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California Beach Wedding Theme
California Beach Wedding Decoration Ideas
A California beach wedding theme is for the fun-loving wedding
couple who enjoys surfing music and beach games. Not every
California beach wedding is the same.
Depending on how you choose to
decorate, you can have an ultra-casual beachfront ceremony or a more
subtle church wedding with a sprinkling of beach-inspired
decorations. The art to pulling off a casual, yet polished look is
to be consistent in your choice of colors and decorating motifs.
California Beach Colors
Surfboards and beach clothing inspire colors for a California beach
wedding theme. Popular colors include cobalt blue, cherry red, sunny
yellow, or fresh green. The key to these colors is that they are
bright, bold, and fresh looking. Use your color choices throughout
your decorations from your choice of flowers to the color of your
table centerpieces.
Invitations
Set the mood for your guests by sending out an unusual invitation.
Skip the seashell motif, and try a wave or surfboard theme for your
invite. You will also have more choices if you decide to make your
wedding invitations either by stamping or using computer-publishing
software. Also, be sure to let guests know ahead of time the setting
of your wedding so they decide if they want to leave the tuxedo and
sequined dress at home for this party.
Wedding Ceremony Decor
You have several choices in deciding how to decorate for a
California beach wedding ceremony. Regardless if you are exchanging
vows on a beach or in a cathedral, you can bring a relaxed
atmosphere to your wedding ceremony.
For the most laid-back ceremonies, work with your florist to
create a more casual bouquet made of beach grasses, palm fronds, and
wildflowers. If your nuptials will be in a church or other
traditional setting, you may decide to keep the beach theme subtle
by just using your color choices in a more formal floral
arrangement.
Instead of traditional ribbons to decorate the aisles, consider
using colored raffia or layers of brightly colored sheer fabric
bunched together. If you are having your wedding at the beach,
consider using beach umbrellas or tents to provide some protection
from the sun.
Reception Decoration Ideas
Make a medium size pile of sand in the center of your tables, and
place some inexpensive toy beach balls, surfboards, or palm trees in
it. For a more romantic look, fill different sizes of clear vases
with colored sand and then put a votive candle on top. It will
provide some mood lighting, and it can be a thank-you gift to those
who helped you the most during the wedding. You can also choose to
use a more traditional floral arrangement with brightly colored
tablecloths underneath.
California Beach Wedding Favors
Make your wedding favors memorable as well. You can choose to give
small beach pail candles, flip-flop soaps, or beach chair photo
frames. For those with a tight budget, candy wrappers can be
personalized with the use of computer publishing software, a colored
printer, and some patience.
For your cake topper, trade in the traditional couple for a beach
couple which you can find in a toy department. Or go with natural
flowers placed on the cake.
For your buffet tables, make it feel like a day at the beach with
coolers filled with ice and cold drinks. You can serve containers of
sandwiches, salads, or chips out of picnic baskets. Most of all,
have fun with your wedding decorations. Include items that match
your theme and colors, and have a touch of whimsy.
About the Author
Tara Gilbert is a freelance writer from the
Pacific Northwest and a regular
contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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