Rows of chairs full of your friends and family, a floral covered arch stands strong behind the groom and the wedding party, the sun is just setting, reflecting on the water as you walk down the aisle to say those two beautiful words, “I do.”

Odds are you’ve thought about your ceremony a thousand times and absolutely love your lakeside nuptials spot, but there are so many details you can incorporate to really make your lakeside wedding pop! Here are a few of our favorite…

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1. Take Photos in a Canoe

You’re on a lake, might as well take advantage of pictures on the water! Grab a canoe, throw a “Just Married” sign on it and take it out for a spin.

2. Jump in the Lake

This may be a little much for some couples, but if you have a daytime wedding, it’s a fun way to end the celebration! You won’t be wearing the dress again anyway.

Note: Please don’t jump in the lake if you’ve been drinking alcoholic beverages, or can’t swim.

3. Adirondack Chairs

There are few more things as iconic as lakeside Adirondack chairs. Even better if you can find some (or paint them!) white for some cute lakeside photos, or to place around any outdoors activities you have, such as corn-hole or a fire pit.

4. Signs That Fit the Theme

Have fun with your lakeside theme by carrying throughout your decor. We love this cute lake wedding sign!

5. Arrive by Boat

Want to make an entrance? Arrive to your ceremony by boat. Make sure your hair won’t get messed up though!

6. Canoe Bar

Forget a cooler or a bucket, make your drink station really unique with a canoe full of ice and drinks! This plays right into the lakeside theme and is also super convenient.

7. Cocktail Hour in the Boathouse

If your venue space has a boat house (and one that is big enough to host your guests), this is a unique and fun way to incorporate it into your special day.

8. Floral Ceremony Arch

Frame your beautiful lake backdrop with a ceremony arch dripping in florals and lush greenery! We love this elegant and rustic idea from Junebug Weddings.

9. Lighting

Have fun with your waterfront setting by highlighting it with your lighting as the sun goes down! Bistro lights overhead and lanterns on the dock or along the waters edge can really make a nighttime or dusk reception pop.

10. Make it Feel Like a Fairytale

Lush florals strung overhead, flower petals scattered on the ground, and whimsical signs create a dreamy entrance to your ceremony space.

11. Incorporate the Lake Theme Into Your Menu

Use the lakeside theme to inspire your drink and food menu by incorporating fresh seafood dishes and fun cocktails like the “Dark & Stormy,” a “Hurricane” or something special and signature just for your lake wedding!

12. Make Your Grand Exit

Similarly to arriving by boat, leaving by boat is a great way to do your sendoff! Grab the groom and sail off into the distance, and don’t forget a “Just Married” sign to hang on the back.

13. Prepare Your Guests

Ready your guests for your stunning lakeside venue space with invitations that look the part. These cute ones from Zazzle really do the trick!