One of the reasons we like beach wedding themes so much is that they can be done with a minimum of fuss but still be an amazing memorable time for all who attend. Here is an example of a simple but elegant beach wedding.
This couple got married down in Cocoa Beach Florida. If you are looking for a destination on the east coast then Florida is a great option.
If you are planning to have a beach theme wedding, there is definitely a lot to plan. The great thing is that this theme makes it easy to come up with your invitations, theme colors, and more. Of course one thing you won’t want to forget is the wedding favors for your guests. There are many great beach wedding favors out there. However, if you want to save a bit of money and have some fun, why not make them yourself? Here are a few great ideas for do it yourself beach wedding favors that your guests are sure to enjoy.
Sand Pail Votive Holders One great option if you want to make your beaching wedding favors on your own is sand pail votive holders. These are easy to make and they look wonderful. All you’ll need is some little metal pails that will hold a votive. Simply paint them up with your wedding colors, consider painting on some beach themed shapes, and then add a votive in a complimentary color as well. A nice touch is to put a bit of sand in the bottom of the pail.
Beach Decorated Candy Tins Another great idea if you are going to make do it yourself beach wedding favors is to make some beach decorated candy tins. Most guests really enjoy candy. So, purchase some candy tins, decorate them up to match your beach theme. Then you’ll want to fill them up with candy. Consider tying some ribbon around the tins for a finished look.
Sand Pails Filled with Nuts Sand pails that are filled with nuts is another wonderful favor options. It’s easy to make them yourself too. Buy some nice little pails, then decorate them up with various beach themed stencils, such as starfish, sailboats, and sea shells. Put some tulle into the pails, fill that with nuts, and then tie the tulle shut with some ribbon. You can even buy ribbon that is personalized with the date of your wedding or your names, which would be great to use on these favors.
Sea Shell Picture Frames Sea shell picture frames are nice do it yourself beach wedding favors that you can easily make. Purchase some nice picture frames that are plain, and make sure you’ll be able to glue something to them. Then get plenty of small shells, a glue gun, and plenty of glue sticks. You’ll want to glue the small shells all around the picture frame. Once they dry, you’ll have a beautiful frame done up with sea shells. You can even use them as place card holders too to save even more money.
Beach decorations for a beach wedding can be as simple or elaborate as you want. No matter if you are having your wedding or reception indoors or outside on the beach, you can still decorate with your beach theme.
For the wedding itself, if you’re outdoors on the beach, you don’t need a lot. A beautiful day, and the sound of the ocean waves add a lot of ambiance on their own. If the wedding is taking place near sunset, you may want to put out some tiki torches to illuminate the ceremony. Tropical flowers may add a bit of color. Wedding colors can be sea colors like sea green, aqua blue, sky blue, white, pale beige or sea grass. If your guests will be seated, fabric ribbons or sashes in the same colors can be tied to the chairs. An indoor wedding can use some of the same ideas as outdoors, and you can add seashells, rocks and driftwood to your decor if you wish.
