| Above deck! Dead ahead is the wedding ceremony of | | | | with fruit and cheese appetizers while waiting to enter |
| the decade. Are you a sailor? Absolutely love the | | | | the ballroom. Your carefully selected music sets the |
| water? This may be the wedding theme you've been | | | | mood for relaxing and having a good time. Think |
| searching for. Read on for how one bride created the | | | | Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, and throw in some Bob |
| nautical wedding of her dreams. | | | | Marley for a reggae beat your guests are sure to |
| Start off by sending save the date and invitations that | | | | move to. |
| have a nautical look and feel. Sailboats, shells, | | | | Your red, white and blue theme looks absolutely |
| lighthouse - whatever evokes the feeling of being at | | | | stunning to your guests as they enter the room |
| the ocean. | | | | designated for dinner. Each table has red, white, and |
| You can hold your nautical wedding in a country club, | | | | blue tablecloths with alternating red, white, and blue |
| dockside, or around a crystal blue lake. A beautiful red, | | | | napkins on top. Your guests are treated to a great |
| white, and blue color scheme makes it easy for you to | | | | nautical candle wedding favor at each place setting. |
| start off the planning of your wedding. No frilly white | | | | Your gift table also carries the red, white, and blue |
| dress for you - you're a practical sort of woman. One | | | | nautical look with your white wedding card holder |
| who wants to be able to move and enjoy her | | | | sitting majestically in the center. Your stunning wedding |
| wedding day. A classic empire waist wedding gown | | | | cake has red roses cascading from the top down to |
| sets the tone for your elegant nautical wedding. Your | | | | the bottom layer. |
| beautiful A-Line cut dress with pearls and Swarovski | | | | The food you serve should remind guests of a trip to |
| crystals spread across the bustline accents your | | | | the beach. A great shrimp pasta dish is the perfect |
| athletic curves. After all, you're in fantastic shape from | | | | main course but be sure to offer a chicken pasta dish |
| sailing and spending long days on the water. Your light | | | | for your guests that don't eat seafood. If you prefer a |
| summer tan provides you with a beautiful base and | | | | buffet, the meal will be even easier. Think carving |
| you glow throughout the day naturally. | | | | roasts and turkey breasts with various cold salads. |
| Accent your wedding dress with an elegant, yet simple | | | | Sprinkle seashells throughout the buffet table. |
| classic pearl and Swarovski Crystal bridal jewelry set. | | | | After dinner, kick off your heels and head to the |
| Your bridesmaids look positively radiant in the | | | | dance floor. Your guests are sure to quickly follow |
| shimmering dresses you've selected - the exact blue | | | | since the music you selected makes you want to get |
| of the sea that you love so well. To finish off your | | | | up and dance. If you're holding your reception outdoors, |
| bridal party's gorgeous look, select jewelry for | | | | this is the perfect time to launch red, white, and blue |
| bridesmaids in blue crystal These bridesmaid necklace | | | | balloons to get the party rolling. |
| sets make a great thank you gift for the support and | | | | Now head off to that tropical beach for your |
| help they've provided you in getting your day pulled | | | | honeymoon in delicious lingerie sure to bring a smile to |
| together. | | | | your husband's face. Enjoy your honeymoon because |
| Your guests are having the time of their life drinking | | | | you've certainly earned it! |
| Blue Hawaiian Cocktails and nibbling on crab cakes | | | | |