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Gorgeous Beach Themed Wedding Ideas

Elevate the tone of your event with gorgeous beach themed wedding ideas. We scouted the market looking for unique decorations that will stun your guests and create the perfect ambiance!

The neutral color palette of sand, tan and white is increasing in popularity among couples wishing to get wed in a more natural surrounding. After all, it takes special orchestration to bring out the majestic hue of a blue sea and create the picture perfect venue.

Driftwood, jute nets, and rope knots combined with natural seashells and starfish make for simply yet wonderful decor. Harmonizing elements found at the beach will accentuate the wonderfully lovely look that Mother nature provided for us.

Continue below to view our favorite beach themed wedding ideas that will confer a gorgeous feel to your special day. For additional information on any of the items, simply click on the provided link and you’ll be directed to our preferred partners.

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Make it a day to remember with this gorgeous Lulus white floral embroidered lace-up wedding dress! its sheer mesh is embellished with intricate lace-like floral embroidery and subtle clear rhinestones which overlays this breathtaking gown. Slender rounded straps support the straight neckline and lead into a lace-up open back. Padded cups and hidden boning add structure to the fitted bodice while the high, fitted waist flows into a figure-hugging mermaid maxi skirt and chiffon train that cascades from behind.

Embellish your ceremony chairs with this beautiful natural starfish decoration. The starfish measures approximately 6″ with cording in your choice of white or ivory. It also makes for a great decor idea to use throughout your reception venue.

Beach Wedding Starfish Chair Decor
SeashellCollection (Etsy Shop) – Starfish Chair Decor

Lanterns are a wonderful accent piece for any events! This Moroccan style lantern features an intricate and lovely lacy design which is perfect for decorating the ceremony aisle or to be used as charming centerpieces to elevate your table decor. Simply add your favorite candle to provide a warm glow that spreads throughout your venue.

Beach-wedding-Lace-pattern Decorative Lantern
tonidecorshop (Etsy Shop) – Lace Decorative Lantern

Skillfully decorated with lace, seashells, jute net, driftwood, rope knots and metal fish, this ring bearer box is unique and is an absolute must-have! The inside of the box includes a personalized wooden heart, moss and two seashells on which the rings are placed. A flower girl basket is also available from that lovely collection.

Driftwood Wedding Ring Box
SimplyPrettyWedding (Etsy Shop) – Driftwood Wedding Ring Box

Let your guests know that your having a beach themed wedding with these‘save the date’ wooden flip flops. They’re available in your choice of magnet style or key chain. They can also display ‘thank you’ if you plan to give them out as favors instead.

Beach Wedding Flip Flop Save The Date
CatsuCreative (Etsy Shop) – Flip Flop Save The Date

Enhance your beach wedding ceremony decor with this directional welcome sign. Made of hand painted high quality wood, you need only choose your colors and your favorite saying for the sign. The boards are pre-drilled for fast and easy assembly. 

Directional Wedding Welcome Signs
iDecor4you (Etsy Shop) – Directional Welcome Signs

Help your guests easily find their seats with a seating chart. This elegant table plan features a lovely beach themed background as a high resolution PDF file ready for you to print at your nearest print shop.

Beach Wedding Seating Chart - Table Plan
tickletreestudio (Etsy Shop) – Beach Wedding Seating Chart

Elevate your table decor with these gauze table runners. Extremely versatile, they can be set many different ways on your tables and also look beautiful to accentuate ceremony arches. The lovely cream color shown will bring your tablescape to the top!

Cream Color Table Runner Decor
weddinglalaland (Etsy Shop) – Cream Color Table Runner

Get all you need to create gorgeous beach themed centerpieces! This kit offers different sizes and includes a bowl, sand, sugar starfish, shells, and a votive candle making the assembling very easy.

Beach Wedding Table Centerpieces
ShellYourWish (Etsy Shop) – Beach Wedding Table Centerpieces

For an unusual place card these driftwood name plaques will add a rustic and beachy feel to your table decor. These are made of natural driftwood and the pieces vary in size and shape. Have your guests bring their plaques home for a lovely keepsake of your big day.

Driftwood Name Wedding Place Cards
LujaHome (Etsy Shop) – Driftwood Name Plaques

These small glass candle holders come in a set of 5 and are filled with white sand and a tea candle. They’re also decorated with a beautiful band of lace with a different marine ornament hand made in plaster and painted in white chalk paint.

Beach Themed Wedding Candle Holders
NuriartDeko (Etsy Shop) – Beach Themed Wedding Candle Holders

For a unique decor, these free standing table numbers are made of resin and filled with an array of shells and pretty seaweed picked from the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Each number is custom made making for original pieces. What a gorgeous and unconventional idea!

Beach Themed Wedding Table Numbers
DesignedGlass (Etsy Shop) – Beach Themed Wedding Table Numbers

For a practical and unique gift for your guests, these gorgeous candles are all natural and feature a clay decorated lid. Each organic candle favor comes personalized with your chosen text and a tiny ribbon.

Beach Wedding Candle Favors
RileysCandles (Etsy Shop) – Beach Wedding Candle Favors

These stylish design Sandy Toes & Sandy Kisses wedding favor tags are available in your choice of white, kraft, peal and vintage colors. Personalize with the details of your wedding to lend a unique touch to your favors.

Salty Toes & Salty Kisses Beach Wedding Favor Tags
BrandyWPrints (Etsy Shop) – Salty Toes & Salty Kisses Wedding Favor Tags

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