Gorgeous Waterfront Wedding Ideas
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With glistening water, lush greenery or a white sandy beach, waterfront weddings can be truly magical. Whether you’re dreaming of the perfect lakefront wedding, beach wedding, or even a nautical-feeling wedding overlooking a marina, waterfront weddings are always wow-worthy locations for your special day!
Plan a gorgeous waterfront wedding with these ideas.
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Beach Wedding Ideas
Casual and effortless, or elegant and chic? No matter your wedding style, the beach is the perfect backdrop for your nuptials. Keep it simple with all white decor and pops of color with pink florals (above) or go a little more glam with a clear acrylic arch decked out in tons and tons of flowers (below)!
Line your aisle with white flower petals and candles for a subtle but stunning ceremony look.
Play up the natural beauty of the beach space with neutral linens and decor that let your view steal the show.
Tall see-through centerpieces let guests enjoy the gorgeous views while luxe florals and greenery make for an incredibly elegant reception space.
Lake Wedding Ideas
As formal or casual you want to make it, lake weddings are a serene and stunning space for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Dress up an al fresco space in string lights (above) and make your ceremony pop with a beautiful arch (below).
Frame your ceremony space against a gorgeous lake view with an elegant, simple wooden and floral-covered arch.
Make your reception space fill intimate and warm with a tent, string lights and rustic decor. Your guests will still have a beautiful view during dinner but having a tent will help define the space, protect you in rainy weather, and make it feel like a true event rather than just a party at the lake!
Sail away in style after your reception comes to an end! Or we also love this idea for a photo opp after the ceremony if it’ll be too dark after the reception.
Nautical Wedding Ideas
If you love boating or sailing, these ideas are a great way to incorporate that passion into your waterfront occasion. Say “I do” aboard a picturesque sailboat if you have a small wedding guest list, or just use it for gorgeous photos (above)!
Rich navy and gold colors make this yacht club wedding feel sophisticated and nautical with gorgeous views of the marina.
Really want to play up the nautical theme? Incorporate a fishing boat or old ship steering wheel into your decor, we love this idea for a dessert table (above)!
