Weddings by the water are more popular than ever. The casual beach wedding is one great idea, but it is not the only choice for couples who want to have their wedding by the water. If you prefer a bit more elegance, a gracious seaside wedding may be perfect for you.
Every great wedding starts with an inspiration. For an elegant wedding by the sea or ocean, imagine the Gilded Age when the glamorous set flocked to places like Newport, Rhode Island. The idea was to enjoy the beauty of the sand of the ocean, and sky blue, while maintaining a style of courtly life. This can lead to doing a good starting point for your wedding.
If you want to be authentic, in fact, you can have a destination wedding in Newport one of the elegant villas that grace the waterfront in a place like this. The houses are large and richly furnished, making it a wonderful setting for a wedding. Many of these beautiful villas areweddings of any size.
You could begin by having the ceremony and cocktails outdoors on a magnificent rolling green lawn with the ocean waves lapping at the nearby beach. The bride should aim for a look that is both elegant, yet appropriate for an outdoor ceremony (in other words, no cathedral length trains). Give a nod to the historic nature of the setting by adding a hint of a vintage style to your wedding ensemble. A beautiful idea would be a heavily beaded chiffon gown with a sweep train accented by pearl bridal jewelry. Consider spicing up your bridal jewelry by doing a combination of pearl with a deep purple crystal, in honor of the amethysts that are so popular in vintage jewelry.
It would be really fun for both you and your guests to play up the notion of gracious seaside living. A very pretty detail would be to hand out paper parasols to the female guests to shade themselves from the sun. If there will be a large number of children on hand, you could even introduce them to the lawn amusements that would have been all the rage with the children of the Gilded Age, such as croquet and rolling a hoop.
For your reception, you might wish to move the party inside so that everyone can enjoy the splendid architecture of a seaside mansion. Alternatively, a small wedding could eat dinner on a wide veranda overlooking the water. The dinner service should be formally served by well-trained waitstaff, rather than having an informal buffet. Being Mare, of course, lobster, shrimp, oysters and menu options would be great.
The theme of the sea, elegance can be further explored in your organization and benefit. A nice idea would be to integrate, shells, starfish and sand dollars in the bride's bouquet and centerpieces. Yummy chocolate would be little in the form of shells will choose a perfect wedding favor for your guests to take home.
A lovely wedding at sea is a great idea for couples who love 'water, but also want a more elegant affair than the typical beach wedding. There are many beautifully appointed old mansions by the ocean that could make the perfect place to start your new life together. Best of all, you will already be in a fantastic place to enjoy your honeymoon after the wedding.
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