Nautical Wedding Invitations
Ahoy! Life on the high seas can be perilous- but who hasn't wanted to be rescued by a dashing young pirate?
The clean, fresh nautical feel is a great setting for a summer wedding- lighthouses, beaches, flip-flops and yachts- what could be better than a summer in the Hamptons?
These nautical wedding invitations and ideas will set sail to your imagination!
INVITATIONS
- The mysterious depths of the deep sea are reflected in these charming Coral Wedding Invitations! Use some matching coral in your centerpieces to bring the event full circle.
- These adorably preppy Monogram Block invitations are a perfect way to bring the traditional blue and white color scheme into your nautical wedding invitations!
- These gorgeously dignified Roped In invitations are the perfect accent to your nautical theme. The knot is a perfect nautical accent-- "tie in" the theme further at your ceremony or reception by using some authentic boat rope as a decoration.
Tie a few decorative knots to hang in strategic locations. You can even put flowers in them as a unique display! - Not all nautical wedding invitations have to be directly related to traditional nautical themes. These gorgeous Navy Swirls invitations are a beautiful (and low-cost) invite that stirrs up visions of the stormy sea.
- Invite your guests to a Tropical Paradise with these whimsical nautical wedding invitations that look like they come straight from the islands!
SAVE THE DATE CARDS
- Why not bring the beach to you with these fantastic Tropical Tryst date cards? The gorgeous palms are available in a number of different colors to suit your scheme and the idyllic font will take you straight to paradise, no matter your nautical wedding theme.
- These whimsical Little Lighthouses will light the way to your nautical wedding in style. Because "nautical" can be such a broad term, consider using these nautical wedding invitations as a way of focusing the theme of your event. You can tie in all of your decorations and décor accordingly.
- It's Anchors Away with these elegant save the date cards. The font and layout is simple and chic and the anchor sets the perfect tone for any nautical wedding.
- These fun and funky Clammed Up invites are a fun nautical wedding invitation idea that could serve as a fresh nautical wedding invitation idea or serve double duty as save the date cards.
Traditional sea food is a great way to bring your nautical wedding theme into the day-- but be aware that many fish are seasonal and can be very expensive. Lobster, cod, crab, salmon and tilapia are all generally accessible during most months of the year.
And Don't Forget the THANK YOU NOTES!
- These Sail Boat thank-you cards will remind your guests of your nautical wedding theme and bring the idea full-circle. The text is fully customizable so you could use them for any occasion!
These nautical wedding invitations and ideas will help you get started on your way to a beautiful nautical wedding. With such a fun and fresh theme, there are tons of ways to bring your theme into the day.
Grab a few bags of regular sandbox sand from your local hardware store and sprinkle enough on each table to form a small dune (put plastic wrap underneath to help aid cleanup!
Use these adorable Shining Sails place card holders to direct guests to their seats. You can even get permission from your reception location to cover the entire floor with sand- protect the floor with tarps and then go to town! Present each guest with a pair of Flip-Flops and dance the night away with your toes in the sand!
Not only can you theme your event with these nautical wedding ideas, but consider actually making your wedding a nautical one --Why not have your reception on a yacht? There are many organizations (including private owners) who rent out their boats for private events.
Check with your local sporting club for more information. Or simply transform the reception hall into a cruise ship, complete with live band- check your local yellow pages for available artists. If you have access to a beach, consider having a good old-fashioned clam bake!
Whether you live right on the beach or have never seen the shore, from nautical wedding invitations down to the smallest detail adding a nautical element to your day is a fun and elegant way to put your personal stamp on your wedding.
