| Beach weddings are one of the most popular wedding | | | | satin gown will detract from your theme, so be sure to |
| themes, especially in the summer months. It is a fun | | | | select something with a lighter feeling. One of the |
| idea for a wedding, and one which your guests are | | | | prettiest styles for a beach theme wedding dress is a |
| sure to enjoy. These are some great beach theme | | | | chiffon or organza halter which ties around the neck |
| wedding ideas to get you inspired. | | | | with a long tie that will flow down the back. Beach |
| First of all, whether your beach theme wedding is by | | | | wedding jewelry such as keshi or coin pearls is |
| the ocean or at a location hundreds of miles from the | | | | perfect with this style of gown. Another idea is to |
| nearest body of water, set the stage with your | | | | select wedding jewelry with a classic beach motif, |
| decorations. For an outdoor wedding, line the perimeter | | | | such as a crystal starfish or seashell necklace. This is |
| of the reception with tiki torches to cast a festive | | | | a great idea for your bridesmaid gifts, as well. |
| glow. Use natural materials whenever possible, such as | | | | A beach wedding should have laid back music that will |
| sea grasses, shells, faux coral, and sea glass. | | | | really set the tone. A steel drum band is one of the |
| Hurricane lanterns are another great idea for a beach | | | | most distinctive island sounds and would be a great |
| wedding. They can be used almost anywhere - as | | | | option for the reception. You could also consider |
| centerpieces, to line walkways, or on side tables. | | | | Hawaiian music or even classic American surf music |
| Let your guests know that they are in for a fun event | | | | from the '60s like the Beach Boys. Keep the music |
| with your save the date cards. A message in a bottle | | | | upbeat and fun to keep your guests dancing all night |
| save the date is a very cute idea for a beach theme | | | | long. One nice thing about a lot of the island or surf |
| wedding. Another great idea is to get postcards from | | | | music is that it is something which can be enjoyed by |
| the beach where your wedding will take place (or just | | | | guests of all ages, which is great when your guest list |
| from your favorite beach if your wedding will not be at | | | | is multi-generational. A cd of some of the songs from |
| the ocean) and use those as your save the dates. | | | | your playlist would make a great wedding favor. |
| One more fun possibility is to write a message in the | | | | Consider a wedding cake with a tropical flavor to |
| sand and photograph it to use for your save the date | | | | really carry your beach theme through the event. You |
| cards. It can be as simple as "Brenda and Matthew, | | | | could have a rum soaked cake inspired by Jamaica, a |
| July 11, 2011, Save the date". | | | | cake with coconut frosting, or a key lime cake. |
| The wedding party should definitely dress the part for | | | | Decorate the cake with beach theme accents, such |
| a beach theme wedding. This means lightweight | | | | as shells or starfish, either real or made from sugar. |
| materials like chiffon, organza, or linen, and breezy | | | | Your beach wedding cake might look almost too good |
| styles such as halters or spaghetti straps. A heavy | | | | to eat - but it will taste too good not to! |