Beach Themes
How to Throw a Tropical Wedding and Banish Those Winter Blues
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Couples deciding to wed in the winter might find themselves even more beloved when they plan a tropical-themed wedding. Your guests will feel like they've been whisked away to a well-deserved hideaway for one magic night.
The Aqua Blue Wedding
Friday, September 28th, 2007It might say beach. It might say Fifth Avenue. Either way, the aqua blue wedding (often paired with the most classic of supporting acts, like silver, pearls and creamy roses) is a feast for the imagination ... and the eyes.
Plan a Destination Dream Wedding
Thursday, September 27th, 2007 Most destination brides probably have that moment on the plane. They've lifted off, they're seeing the clouds scroll by below, and they think: I can't believe this is really happening. Because the island wedding is several epic fantasies all wrapped up into one potent package.
Style Guide to the Nautical (Preppy!) Wedding
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007Let's be clear, just so there's no confusion — the nautical wedding is the preppy wedding. So what makes this wedding distinctive, other than having that thick preppy stylebook to help sherpa you on your way?
Planning Your Poolside Wedding
Monday, September 10th, 2007Plenty of brides dream of saying "I do" on the beach, but just because you don't live in Waikiki doesn't mean you can't have a glamorous wedding by water!
Love on the High Seas: A Pirate-Theme Wedding
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007"In the end I found out my fiance wanted a large wedding ... even more than I did. But he also wanted a themed wedding. And somehow, and I don't know how, he convinced me to have a pirate-themed wedding."
Fairytale Flair: Your Little Mermaid Wedding
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007Lenna looked at me pleadingly and said, "I'm toying with the idea of an Ariel-themed wedding. You know, like The Little Mermaid."
Unique Wedding Theme Ideas
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006Why not let your personality shine through with a theme wedding? Just add a splash of imagination, and you'll be destined for a wedding your guests won't soon forget.
Message in a Bottle Invitations: Perfect for Your Beach Wedding
Friday, October 6th, 2006if you haven't been living under a rock in a Shanghai alley, you've probably noticed that the craze for beach weddings shows no signs of flagging.
The Starfish Wedding
Monday, June 12th, 2006The sun, the sea, the waves, the wind. All these make for a dramatic and refreshing affair. But the starfish is something more specific.
Beach Wedding Favor Ideas
Monday, May 1st, 2006So you're having a beach wedding, but it's more Westport than Waikiki? You're in luck!
A Titanic Theme Wedding
Tuesday, March 21st, 2006The Titanic was all about elegance... excess ... even self-indulgence, especially for the rich. Of course, at your Titanic theme wedding, everyone gets to experience the glories of the Edwardian age as one of the "rich!"
Three Cool Ways to Use Adirondack Chair Favors
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006Mini Adirondack chair favors are enjoying mega-popularity among brides holding their weddings in Martha's Vineyard or Cape Cod — or those who just want to feel like they are.
Tropical Wedding Favors
Sunday, March 12th, 2006You know you're going to have a wedding that evokes the tropics. Maybe it will take place in the Caribbean or Hawaii. Maybe it will take place in your own backyard (complete with a pig roast), or a local banquet hall (outfitted with real palm trees draped with magical twinkle lights).
Pull Off a Hawaiian Luau Wedding Reception Anywhere — With Ease
Monday, March 6th, 2006With a little creative decorating, any backyard or banquet hall can be turned into a virtual Hawaii destination.
Why Choose a Beach (or Destination) Wedding?
Monday, March 6th, 2006Once it was only an option for the rich and famous. But weddings on beaches and in tropical destinations are becoming more and more popular, and available, for the rest of us. With much of the Caribbean only a stone's throw from the US mainland, heading for the islands has never been easier!
How to Plan a Beach Wedding
Sunday, January 22nd, 2006A beach wedding is a romantic's dream. Sand, water and sunshine combine for such a peaceful, picturesque wedding. And yet, with any outdoor wedding you'll find a number of little "gotchas."
Three Knockout Theme Wedding Ideas
Wednesday, January 18th, 2006From "long ago and far, far away" to "under the sea," you're bound to double the fun when you weave a creative theme into your wedding day.
Unique Beach Wedding Themes
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006One terrific thing about choosing a beach wedding theme is that it allows you total creative freedom.
Destination Weddings: Are They For You?
Sunday, January 1st, 2006Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular with couples who are eager to skip the fuss of a traditional wedding and jump right into the fun.
