| What could be better than a seaside wedding on a | | | | The wedding party can also help to set the tone for a |
| sparkling summer day? After all, there is no better | | | | seaside wedding. Seersucker bridesmaid dresses and |
| place to be in the summer than the beach! Use these | | | | pearl bridesmaid jewelry will capture the spirit of the |
| tips to make your seaside wedding perfect to the last | | | | seaside beautifully. As a bonus, your bridesmaids will |
| detail. | | | | be happy to have dresses and jewelry that they can |
| Many people think that a wedding is all about the bride | | | | wear again. For the men, seersucker trousers with |
| and groom, but really the marriage is for the | | | | oxford shirts and nautical theme ties would be a great |
| newlyweds and the guests should be the focus of the | | | | classic look. Or get into the spirit of New England with |
| party. If you keep your guests' comfort and pleasure | | | | the traditional Nantucket red pants on the guys. The |
| at the forefront when planning your seaside wedding, it | | | | perfect sun-bleached shade of red pairs beautifully |
| is sure to be a smashing success. When your guests | | | | with navy blazers for a casual but polished preppy |
| arrive, make them feel welcome and comfortable by | | | | wedding-by-the-sea style. |
| having handy baskets of flip-flops that they can slip | | | | Be creative in your choice of centerpiece vessels. |
| into before heading onto the sand. Some hosts even | | | | Forgo the standard clear vases in favor of containers |
| set up small wooden racks to hold the shoes the | | | | with a distinctly nautical twist. Vases in ocean hues like |
| guests take off before donning the flip-flops. Another | | | | aqua, marine blue, and sea green will look marvelous in |
| great way to put out the welcome mat for a summer | | | | a etched glass that resembles the semi-opaque finish |
| wedding is to have a cute bucket of icy cold drinks | | | | of seaglass. Fill them with white and blue hydrangeas. |
| awaiting guests when they arrive at the ceremony. Tip: | | | | Another idea for a an informal seaside wedding is to |
| rather than placing bottles directly into ice, which will | | | | cover tall cylindrical vases or low square vases with |
| end up dripping on your guests' outfits, nestle a metal | | | | nautical rope. The natural color and texture of the rope |
| inner bucket into a larger ice filled outer bucket. The | | | | will add interest and style to your reception tables. |
| drinks will stay cold and your guests will stay dry. | | | | Choose a brightly colored flower for contrast, such as |
| Infuse your wedding with the flavors of the seaside. | | | | red geraniums. |
| Appetizers like shrimp cocktail and mini lobster rolls are | | | | Think about all of the little details that you can pull |
| a great place to begin. Crabcakes served with fresh | | | | through the rest of your wedding to really bring out the |
| aioli and a salad make an excellent first course for a | | | | special character of a seaside wedding. Tie the place |
| seated dinner. Any type of fish is great for a seaside | | | | cards to inexpensive compasses, which can double as |
| reception, as well. You can also have fun by serving | | | | favors or send out your save the date cards as a fun |
| casual boardwalk favorites like saltwater taffy, cotton | | | | message in a bottle. All of the little things that you do |
| candy, and fresh french fries in paper cones. Bags of | | | | will add up to create an unforgettable wedding by the |
| good quality taffy would also be a great idea for the | | | | sea. |
| wedding favors. | | | | |