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Whether it’s a casual beach affair or a backyard get-together, more and more brides are choosing laid-back weddings rather than formal events. There are many cute ideas you can use to create a fun and entertaining casual wedding. Here are just 5 great ideas.

Mini Party Foods

Let’s face it – this is the kind of food everyone wants and they’re still elegant and adorable because they’re mini. If you want to incorporate this into your wedding but you still want a sit-down dinner, you can use this idea for cocktail hour or even hors d’oeuvres.

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The Photo Booth

This is insanely popular right now and it’s a great way to collect wedding photos of your wedding party that are interesting. Brides and grooms use frame walls as well as props to create some great photo opportunities.

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Drink Dispenser

This couple got really clever and used the back of a classic pickup to hold totes full of ice and beverages. This is perfect for a backyard reception and allows everyone to serve themselves comfortably.

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Decorated Pavilion

Even if you’re having your wedding at your own home or a family member’s home, you need to set the state. This beautifully decorated and simple pavilion provides the bride and groom a perfect place to say their vows!

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Place Mats

Hand towels make super cute and chic place mats for this casual country wedding. These can be picked up from local yard sales or thrift stores and you can save a ton of money.

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These are just a few of the awesome ideas you can use for your casual wedding to make it absolutely outstanding!

If you’re looking for unique and beautiful ideas for your beach wedding, then you’ve come to the right place. These easy-to-create and inexpensive ideas are perfect for a summer beach wedding and a great way to add some beautiful pops of color.

Floral Aisle Heart

You can use stems of artificial flowers to line the aisle and create an aisle heart at the end. This works well if you’re not planning to use an arch at the end of the aisle or even if you are. Add greenery between the flowers for pops of beautiful and exotic green.

Chair Bunting

Create or purchase colorful bunting to add to the backs of chairs to create wonderful little pops of color and make the event more festive. It’s easy to make them out of scraps of colorful fabric, or you can order them from artisans.

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Rose Petals

Toss colorful rose petals on the ground in random patterns to create a festive and beautiful look for your wedding. It’s advisable that you purchase actual rose petals for this rather than fabric rose petals, as you will have to clean up the fabric petals.

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Streamer “Gazebo”

This streamer gazebo is beautiful and works great for a summer day. If the beach where you’re getting married is particularly windy, you could have issues with this but it is a beautiful way to add color to a summer beach wedding.

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These are just a few ways to add beauty and color to your beach wedding so it’s not the same cookie-cutter beach wedding as everyone else. Use your imagination and you can come up with many, many more ideas!

Getting dressed for your beach wedding will be a little different than getting dressed for an indoor wedding. There are a few things you’re going to want to make sure you remember. Don’t forget to include these 4 things and you’ll be ready to face the day.

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Sunscreen – This seems like a no-brainer, but many brides assume that since the ceremony will not last long, they don’t really need sunscreen. Just an hour of sun can be damaging and for fair brides, could mean a painful honeymoon. Pack SPF 35 or stronger for your wedding day.

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Double Sided Tape – When you’re getting married on the beach, you’re going to deal with a lot of wind. Depending upon your dress, this could mean wardrobe malfunctions. Do the celebrity trick and pack double-sided tape to keep your clothing where it should be.

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Makeup Powder – You definitely don’t want to get a case of the shines before your wedding pictures. Make sure you pack your powder to touch up those shiny spots before pics. It can be hotter outdoors, even if you’re enjoying a nice breeze, and this often leads to shiny noses and foreheads.

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Additional Hair Pins – Even if you’re already planning an updo for your beach wedding, you may want to bring additional bobby pins, just in case you get a strand or two of hair out of place. This way, you can fix it quickly and get back to the celebration.

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Remembering these 4 items is a must for your beach wedding, and can ensure that you look your absolute best for your big day.

Beach weddings are absolutely beautiful although they stray from tradition slightly. Brides who love unique ideas will appreciate these fun and unique beach wedding ideas.

Seashell Bouquet

Go for something a little different with a seashell bouquet rather than a floral bouquet. You can find a company that specializes in unique bouquets or make your own. To do it, simply gather some beautiful seashells and use some thick craft wire that holds its shape easily.

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Using jewelry pliers, create a small “o” with the end of a piece of 6” wire. Super glue the “o” to the seashell and repeat with several seashells. When finished, you can bunch them together with the wire tails and bundle with tape. Finish by adding a ribbon and adjusting the shells so the wires don’t show.

Beach Barefoot Sandals

Why wear a beautiful pair of heels to the beach when you’re just going to sink into the sand? Besides, who doesn’t want to bury their toes in the sand? These beautiful beach barefoot sandals can be purchased or made, and are great accessories for a beach wedding. They’re typically made from glass or plastic beads of different sizes and colors.

Fun Picture Idea: Handprints in the Sand

The bride and groom create handprints in the sand and then carefully press their wedding rings onto the ring fingers for a charming photo. This is definitely a frame-worthy photo that can even be used as a cover for the “thank you” cards that will be sent out after the wedding. It’s a super cute idea and can be done easily and quickly.

Put your imagination and creativity to work to come up with other unique beach wedding ideas that step outside the boundaries of tradition.

Most beach brides sport an updo for their weddings, so as to avoid having hair in their faces each time there’s a breeze. Luckily, an updo provides the opportunity to wear some lovely hair accessories. Check out these stunning hair combs for the beach bride.

Repurposed Vintage Rhinestone Clip

This beautiful rhinestone clip has a vintage feel and a rose tint, with plenty of bling. Pretty and perfect for a spring beach bride, this would look wonderful for any updo.

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Pearl and Crystal Bridal Hair Combs

These beautiful and romantic hair combs are created from champagne-colored pearls and crystals. They have a vintage look to them and are perfect for a more traditional-style wedding. They’re also wonderful heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation.

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Patina Feather Hair Comb

This beautiful patina feather hair comb is simple and beautiful, and perfect for the bride who is going the non-traditional route. It’s also great for certain themes. Whimsical and adorable, this is the perfect bridal hair comb.

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Ivory and Pearl Hair Comb

This ivory and pearl hair comb would perfectly embellish a classic chignon or bun. It features gorgeous pearls along with beautiful ivory colored blossoms that make it great for a traditional-style beach wedding.

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These are just a few beautiful ideas for bridal hair combs for a beach wedding. Take the time to look through them and perhaps you’ll find one that suits you perfectly.

The great thing about having a beach wedding is that you can choose any sort of décor you want, from rustic and charming to glitzy and glam. Here are a few beautiful décor elements you can create all on your own, easily and quickly.

String Ball Décor

These are easy and fun to make, and look really great as wedding décor. Choose any string color you want, and purchase balloons and school glue. Start by blowing up the balloons in different sizes, and then coat the whole balloon with glue. Wrap the string all the way around the balloon, coming from different directions and using a random pattern. Coat the string in the glue again and wait 24 hours for it to dry. Then, pop the balloon and you have a fun décor element.

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Seashell Wedding Décor

At your local craft store, you should be able to purchase seashells and other beach-y items, like starfish. This kind of décor is really easy to create, and you only need a hot glue gun and some raffia. Cut strips of the raffia and hot glue it to the seashells or starfish. Tie it in a ribbon and hang for a beautiful beach look without spending a fortune.

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Easy Nautical Tabletop Décor

If you’re going for a more nautical theme, you can create some beautiful tabletop décor elements with rope. Tie rope around candleholders for an easy and quick decoration that looks perfect for nautical themes. You can also tie large rope around the bottoms of pillar candles for the same look. Use lanterns to create beautiful nautical tabletop décor.

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Beach weddings are gorgeous and if you have the right baker, your cake can be gorgeous as well. In addition to a truly artistic professional, you’ll need some reference material for them as well. Here are 5 ideas for the perfect beach-themed wedding cake.

The Classic Ivory and Seashell

This is a beautiful, classic beach-themed cake. It features ivory colored fondant with beautiful seashell embellishments. It works well for any color palette, including the white traditional look.

The Beautiful Aquarium Cake

If you’re looking for a little more color with your beach-themed cake, this gorgeous aquarium cake will do the trick. With rich colors reflected in the coral and exotic sea creatures, this is a winning cake for sure.

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The Nautical Cake

If your beach wedding will be more of a classy nautical themed wedding, then this is the perfect cake. It’s beautiful and beach-inspired without the traditional seashells. It features beautiful nautical rope embellishments and a floral topper.

The Abstract Cake

If you want a beach or nautical themed cake but don’t want to go overboard on the beach theme, you can go with an abstract cake. This one is really neat because it’s obviously a beach cake, but it’s very simple and easy to implement your wedding color palette.

The Wave Cake

Finally, this beautiful cake is very beachy, but also provides an opportunity for the decorator to really embellish it. It features wave cutouts and seashell embellishments.

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These beautiful cakes are just a few choices you have for beach-themed cake ideas. Use them for inspiration or choose one of these beautiful designs for your own cake.

Beach weddings can be breathtaking; with the sun, the sand and the surf all present as the bride and groom celebrate their special day. There are some fun and functional beach wedding accessories that can make the day even more comfortable – for the special couple as well as their guests.

Parasols

Parasols are beautiful and functional, and can add to a beach wedding’s beauty and comfort. Place a small parasol on each guest chair before the wedding so guests can use them if the sun becomes too uncomfortable during the ceremony. Parasols can be beautiful props for wedding photographers as well. Relatively inexpensive, parasols come in a variety of colors and styles, so you can find one to suit your beach wedding theme easily.

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Sunglasses

Sunglasses are a must for beach wedding guests, but many won’t think to bring a pair with them. A small table with a basket on top, filled with cheap sunglasses in your wedding colors is a great idea. It covers those who forget to bring their sunglasses and acts as a cute décor piece. Add a small sign inviting guests to take a pair, and place the table somewhere accessible to all guests.

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Wedding Bubble Favors

Wedding bubble favors are fun and a great way to celebrate the bride and groom directly after the vows have been said. They work very well with a beach wedding, and are great little mementos of the day that guests can take home. The “Bubbly” Champagne Bubbles are perfect for the occasion.

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Flip Flops

Perfect for the bride, bridesmaids and other members of the wedding party, flip flops allow you to walk in the sand without damaging more expensive shoes. There are dressy flip flops created just for this purpose, and you can quickly change into your reception shoes once the ceremony is over.

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Beach Totes

Beach totes are amazing bridesmaids’ gifts or wedding favors for your guests. They can be monogrammed, stocked with fun beach supplies, or personalized in other ways. It’s also a great way to pack essentials needed by the bride and bridesmaids for the big day.

These fun and functional beach wedding accessories can ensure a fun and comfortable ceremony and reception.

If you’re planning a 2013 beach wedding, you might want to consider choosing a beautiful short dress. These dresses are becoming more and more popular, and are perfect for a beach wedding. Check out some of the beautiful styles below.

Hayley Paige, Spring 2013

This beautiful wedding dress reaches mid-thigh and is a sleeveless beauty. It features a fitting bodice with large, charming flowers. Rather than being pure white, it has a slight pink tint to the material that is flattering and feminine.

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Tia Bridal 2013 Short Wedding Dress, Romance

This gorgeous dress is simple and beautiful and features tulle peeking out from under the hem, lending it a romantic texture. It’s perfect for a beach wedding and looks great no matter what your theme is.

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Jenny Packham, Spring 2013

This lacy and romantic dress has a vintage feel that is perfect for the sentimental bride. The bodice buttons up and the dress has a simple belt around the waist. It’s great for a casual beach wedding!

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Jenny Lee, Spring 2013

If you want a short wedding dress but still have a flair for the dramatic, you need to see this beautiful Jenny Lee Spring 2013 dress. It features gorgeous black and white detailing on the bodice and a flared tulle skirt.

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These are just a few of the fantastic choices for short wedding dresses in 2013. Use them for ideas or inspiration when trying to choose your dress!

If the perfect combination to you is a beach wedding and boho décor, you’ve come to the right place. There is something lovely about the combination of various rich, jewel-toned colors, found items and sparkling accents that boho décor offers up. Combine this with a beautiful beach wedding and you’ve really got something.

Simple Décor

One of the best things about the boho style is that literally everything will work. Simple décor is best, so you can search in various places for décor for your wedding day. Try thrift shops or garage sales to find the perfect items. A simple wooden arch is perfect for the day, and you can embellish it with hanging lanterns, flowers, etc.

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If the wedding will be very small and intimate, you can really take advantage of the boho style. Use large floor cushions around a small table and use mismatched place settings to create a fun and intimate dining atmosphere. In addition to mismatched dishes, you can use a variety of different tabletop décor, from mismatched candleholders to mismatched napkins.

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The Bridal Look

Boho brides are beautiful and very natural-looking. There are a variety of ways that you can dress for your boho wedding, whether you want to wear a traditional white wedding dress or a dress bursting with all the colors of the rainbow. Try a casual look by wearing your hair down and wearing a flower crown or headband.

Boho weddings are absolutely beautiful, and can only be more beautiful when combined with the natural beauty of the beach. It creates the perfect backdrop for wedding photos and you’re sure to want to remember this special day!