Inspiration for today's post is personal. The newly engaged couple, "Miss Shop This" and her fiancé, Steve, just announced that now they are interested in having a destination wedding, somewhere "tropical." Say what? My big city daughter now wants to hit the beach. Before I travel out of my Chicago comfort zone, let's see what a beach bash might look like.
HERE: 17 Details For Your Sandy
Ceremony
Johanna Ortiz
A stunning silk off the shoulder dress with tiered mermaid skirt and ruffled waist. Sold exclusively at
Moda Operandi
Custom Hand-Painted Beach Wedding Invitation
Make your wedding your own from the beginning. Breanna and Joanna work with you to take your ideas and create something artistic, beautiful and unique for your wedding that will truly wow your guests! Invitation suites include custom hand-painted, hand-lettered designs created with your special day in mind.
Brush And Nib Studio at Etsy
Palm Tree Welcome Bags
A stylish source for Welcome Gift packaging. Depending on size, prices start at less than $2.00. Fill them with sunscreen, lip balm, a water bottle or flip flops.
Be Collective at Etsy
Yes, you can embrace lace at the beach, but the dress needs to have a relaxed silhouette. The wispy hem of this style lends a romantic finish.
One thing is for sure, if you are getting married in the sand, heels will not do. Rose Gold is the perfect color to wear on the beach. Lovely for you or your bridesmaids.
Kimsically at Etsy
Off The Shoulder Styles
These floral finds are just what a casual beach wedding calls for. What fun to mix and match all of the pretty prints.
Plum Pretty Sugar
Pink and Cream Beach Ceremony
And this is what your ceremony could look like if Colin Cowie plans it. Better yet, click below and gather inspiration and the details for yourself.
The asymmetrical bodice flatters every figure. And the chiffon fabrication moves with the sea breeze.
Ted Baker
Wed With Ted
Ted Baker has all of the right stuff to keep your guy dapper on your beach wedding day.
Ted Baker
Costarellos
Normally I am not a fan of bare midriffs in bridal dresses, though the beach is where one can show some skin. This style is just gorgeous for land or sea.
Zsa Zsa Bellagio
Beach Tides Welcome Bags
Welcome your guests with the colors of the ocean. An affordable bag that can be filled with goodies for guests.
My Wedding Favors
Wave Inspired Wedding Cake
If you live near Pasadena or Santa Monica you are in luck! Or simply show your cake baker this beautiful watercolor image.
Vanilla Bake Shop
Gloss White Sunnies
The perfect accessory for the beach bride.
Show Me Your Mumu
Digitally Printed Blue Watercolor Place Cards
Tented or flat, these perfectly imperfect place cards are in every shade of the ocean.
Seniman Calligraphy
The Alexandra
A chiffon confection with a lightly beaded bodice.The layers will float above the waves in the prettiest dove grey.
Truvelle
Message In A Bottle Invitation
How many of these have you received? As featured in Bride's Magazine, and I can see why. The invitation has been hand painted and can be assembled and boxed for you.
Mospens Studio at Etsy
Aqua Blue Malibu Wedding
The kids may have sold me on a tropical or sandy ceremony, after this article. Find your own inspiration at
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