A celebration in a nautical style is suitable for young and romantic people who enjoy every new day and make plans for a long and happy future. To create a wedding invitation in a nautical style, you will need to decide on materials and decorations, write a beautiful text and design.
Preparations for a wedding begin with the selection of invitations, which should correspond to the general theme and color palette. Future newlyweds can buy ready-made cards for guests or get creative on their own, choosing interesting solutions.
Peculiarities
A nautical-themed wedding usually creates a relaxed atmosphere, and the decoration is chosen in shades of white and blue. Since the invitation is the first thing related to the wedding that guests will see, it should follow the same ideas and set the mood in advance.
The peculiarity of the nautical theme is that the bride and groom will need to create an invitation card design that will not look childish. Images of fish, seahorses, stars, shells, and anchors are suitable for decoration, but some try to combine everything together, and the result is a tasteless result. It is better to choose 1-2 elements and build the design on them.
There are several main types of invitations in a nautical style:
- postcard in an envelope;
- note in a bottle;
- scroll;
- a box in the shape of a sea chest with a postcard inside;
- nautical chart;
- refrigerator magnet.
Most often, the first option is chosen - it is simple to implement, and the decorative possibilities are limited only by your own imagination. The text of the invitation indicates the exact date, time and place of the celebration, and it must be indicated that the wedding is organized in a nautical style.
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If desired, you can add a card with additional information, which indicates the preferred shades of guests’ outfits, directions to the registry office and the place of celebration, and other organizational issues.
Nautical themed wedding invitations should be delivered to all friends and family several months before the wedding. Envelopes can be sent by mail, having previously found out the exact addresses of the guests, or they can be handed over to everyone personally if a celebration is planned in a narrow circle.
Invitations in a nautical style can be prepared not only for a wedding of the same name, but also for some others. For example, this option is suitable for a pirate theme, a celebration in blue or a classic wedding that will take place on the beach.
Choosing a place for a seaside wedding
The design features of a nautical wedding primarily depend on the venue and the theme chosen by the newlyweds.
Current decor and small details will help create the right atmosphere.
But you can throw in design ideas only after the arena of the entire action has been agreed upon.
Consider several options and choose the best one for your capabilities and season.
Wedding in a nautical style on a motor ship or boat
The theme of the wedding itself dictates the presence of waves, water and fresh wind. Therefore, the first thing that comes to mind is the creation of a new union on board a real ship.
A magnificent celebration can be organized if the whole wedding party goes on a real sea voyage on a motor ship.
But even if only part of the festive ceremony takes place on the water, it will be very interesting.
You can arrange an outdoor painting on a sea vessel or just a walk with a photo shoot.
For an intimate wedding, a cozy boat is ideal, which can easily be turned into an island of sea happiness.
If you are planning a wedding for two, it is worth renting a yacht. What could be more romantic than flying through the waves under sails inflated by the prankish wind.
Sea wedding on the shore
No less interesting options can be thought of for organizing a wedding on the seashore. You can give yourself the most memorable wedding by traveling to exotic islands.
Definitely, you will have to sign in advance and perform a field painting directly on the sandy shore.
For those who prefer their native shores, there is a great opportunity to create their own fairy tale to the sound of the sea surf.
Moreover, on the shore itself you can register, and then go to a cozy tent for a festive ceremony.
If the option of an original beach theme doesn’t scare you, feel free to throw a party right on the sand.
Let it be the shore of a river or lake - on any beach you can create a wonderful sea environment.
Just keep in mind that on a hot afternoon, guests will need a place where they can hide from the sun. Therefore, be sure to arrange gazebos or tents.
Organizing a wedding outdoors in a marine style
But if there is not even a hint of a body of water nearby, do not be discouraged. Organizing a seaside wedding is easy, just in nature.
This will be a wonderful wedding picnic with sea creatures cooked right on the fire.
And even a pirate feast will fit perfectly into the forest setting.
Marine style wedding in a restaurant, cafe
For those who prefer a magnificent banquet option, it is better to stay at themed cafes or restaurants.
Beach and fish establishments are ideal for implementing marine ideas.
Elements of appropriate decor are usually already present here.
Moreover, the sea atmosphere of lightness and freshness is easy to recreate not only in summer, but also in the cold of winter indoors.
The basis
If the bride and groom decide to make invitation cards themselves, they need to choose a suitable material that is convenient to work with.
Thick double-sided white cardboard is best suited - you can depict and place any decorative elements on it, and in any case they will look harmonious.
Another option is craft paper, which has a faded and aged look, and can be purchased at craft stores. This option is suitable if future newlyweds want to create invitation cards in the form of a scroll or a message in a bottle. If desired, you can additionally singe the edges of each leaf to give it a finished antique look.
If you plan to create a postcard in the form of a maritime message, then you should choose identical transparent bottles of the required size; they are also sold in craft stores. To create the desired ambience, sand from the beach is poured inside, small shells, pebbles, figurines of starfish, strings tied in a sea knot, etc. are added. Each bottle is sealed with a cork.
To create an invitation in the form of a magnet, you will need to contact a company that specializes in their production. A suitable background is selected, compact text is added indicating only important details.
Posters and newspapers
Unusual invitations in the form of a poster will appeal not only to the newlyweds, but also to their guests. All you need to do is make invitations on your computer, add fun photos and type the text in calligraphy. After that, print the card and put it in an envelope. Voila, simple and interesting.
You can make the invitation in the form of a newspaper: place a large ad with photographs of the newlyweds on one part, and fill the empty spaces with interesting stories and funny stories about acquaintance, first dates, and the life of the future spouses. True, in order to do this on their own, some of the young people need to have a good knowledge of the features of layout and be able to use a computer.
Decor
When the base is selected, you can start decorating the card. It can be decorated in white in combination with blue or brown. The easiest option is to draw marine motifs using gouache, leaving space for writing text. Typically the following images are selected:
- fish;
- Rose of Wind;
- turtles;
- steering wheel;
- anchor;
- knot;
- sea Horse;
- shells;
- sea stars;
- ship.
You can also create blurry images using watercolors, such as waves or a sandy beach. If patterns with thin lines are chosen for decoration, they can be decorated with a marker or gel pen of the desired shade.
To ensure that all invitations are made in the same version, you can print a stencil and design cards using it.
In addition to the drawn patterns, you can make a three-dimensional applique of shells, stars or seahorses. If you make two holes with a hole punch and thread a decorative cord through them, you can attach a small anchor or steering wheel to it, tying the ends in the form of a sea knot. You can glue an applique in the form of a fishing net to the edges of the card.
The envelope can also be decorated with patterns and three-dimensional shapes, but do not overdo it with decorative elements. If the card itself is richly decorated, it is enough to depict a steering wheel, anchor or sea knot in the middle of the envelope and tie it with a satin ribbon of a suitable shade.
Wedding table on the “bottom of the ocean”
It is better to serve the festive table in aqua colors, ranging from white to blue shades. Dark blue is not recommended for table settings. To decorate the table, you can use a sea net; a net decorated with small pearls and shells will look more elegant. For dishes, an original solution would be to use large flat shells. With such dishes your wedding will be remembered for a long time!
Text selection
The text of the invitation should also correspond to the maritime theme; the words can be written by hand in ink or printed on separate sheets, which are then glued to the base. The font is suitable in the style of the 19th century or in the official version with block letters. If the text will be written by hand, it is worth practicing the design on drafts in advance.
Since we have a wedding invitation in a nautical style, the text should be chosen with words related to nautical themes and ships. For example, you can invite guests on a joint expedition or offer to share the moment of building a new sailboat that is heading for a happy family life. Expressions with light humor or in a romantic style are allowed.
Attention! We talked in more detail about how to correctly write text for postcards in this article.
Images for a maritime celebration
If the holiday is taking place on the coast, then there is no point in a hoop skirt and an evening tuxedo; in such an outfit the couple will look out of place. It is better to choose a light short or long dress made of flowing fabric, a dress with a fish silhouette. The bride determines the color for the dress herself; it can be a classic white color, complemented by accessories, all shades of blue.
Photos of current wedding dresses.
The bride also chooses shoes based on the location of the ceremony; in addition to simple wedding shoes, sandals covered with fabric, striped in white-blue, white-blue-red, sandals with ropes, shoes or ballet flats in turquoise or other sea colors are suitable.
To complement the image of a sea princess, girls use various kinds of accessories in their outfit and hairstyle, for example, stylized starfish and strings of pearls in their hair, beads in the wedding color scheme.
The sea bride's bouquet also supports the overall theme of the celebration. Flowers are decorated with rope or twine, shells and striped buttons. The bride can do without flowers in the bouquet at all, making it up from shells, buttons and other suitable little things.
The groom's look is also complemented by a wedding-style tie and bow tie. A man should choose shoes that are suitable for the wedding venue; if it is a beach, the shoes must be appropriate. Pants at a wedding in the hot season can be replaced with Bermuda shorts, and cufflinks with anchors will help complete the look.
Guests can also choose outfits that match the theme of the celebration to match the overall style.
Ready-made templates
If you don’t have time to think through the design of cards for guests, you can use ready-made invitation templates in a nautical style, which were created by other newlyweds. The selected template just needs to be printed in the required quantity and enter the names, date, time and location of the celebration.
For minimalists who want to organize a wedding in a relaxed atmosphere, a simple and clear layout is suitable:
A nautical-themed invitation can also be created using this template:
What is a Provence style wedding? (photo)
You don't have to go to Provence to have the wedding of your dreams. Design and well-structured stylization will help create the right atmosphere. Thus, seemingly insignificant little things such as textiles that imitate handicraft, vintage items, romantic music and unique French cuisine will help to recreate the unique charm of the French province.
Provence wedding style involves a celebration in an open space, and therefore the best time for a celebration is late spring, summer and early autumn. It is especially successful if the wedding date falls in July-August - the time of lavender flowering. The best options for weddings are the following venues:
- Country house and dacha in Provence style;
- Peasant farm (naturally, the wedding should take place away from the economic zone, only the surroundings are important);
- The celebration takes place in an open area near a forest, a pond, or simply in a picturesque clearing. In this case, care should be taken to erect a summer veranda and awnings.
- Country club or tourist base.
- The most luxurious option is an old manor.
Provence implies extreme simplicity; it is a kind of rustic chic with a French accent and some retro touch. Therefore, noisy entertainment and bright colors are not suitable for such a wedding. But just doesn't mean it's boring
Notice how interesting wedding decoration looks in Provence style
DIY wedding invitations. Where to begin?
First you need to think about the general theme and nuances. Usually, for each wedding a certain theme is chosen, which determines the interiors, outfits and invitations. Having decided on an idea, it’s worth working out templates that will help simplify the process and quickly produce messages for a large number of people.
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Wedding invitations. Templates
If you are good with graphic editors, try creating an invitation layout in electronic form. Or just sketch a sketch by hand on paper
Let's go from simple to complex: let's start with a handmade postcard in an envelope. We buy a set of beautiful paper, form identical books from the sheets, paint them according to the theme, and write text inside. To make the task easier, you can take a thick rubber sponge, cut the necessary patterns in it, dip it in regular black ink and stamp different lines in the same places (see photo).
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A signet with portraits of the newlyweds will look original
In this case, it is better to choose a contrasting option - black and white or white and red, etc. The main thing is the content; Against the background of external simplicity, the text should win.
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Chic, shine, beauty
On the one hand, this is the vocabulary of Ellochka the cannibal from “12 Chairs”, on the other hand, sometimes you really want an extravaganza. In this case, once in a lifetime, rhinestones, feathers, silk ribbons, etc. will not harm. We cut, glue, write - here you no longer have to think through the text very carefully, it will still be eclipsed by the luxury of the radiance of the outside. A short and catchy line is enough, something like “Vasya and Katya invite you to the best wedding ball of the 21st century.” Simplicity can also be original - consider this 3D version of invitations.
Luxurious DIY wedding invitations with voluminous decor
