Beach Wedding Invitations

Are you still planning your beach wedding? If yes, then you need some tips :

There are hundreds of designs for beach themed invitations. The cards may be single sheets or folded, may include a vellum overlay or accents, and can be nearly any size or shape including edges scalloped like waves. Colors range from simple, formal monochromes to delicate pastels to vibrant rainbows. Most invitations, however, use a single beach-oriented image as a focal point, either as a border, background, or beautiful accent to the invitation text. Popular images for invitations for beach weddings include:

• Shells are popular accents
• Cruise ships or yachts
• Treasure maps
• Beach chairs
• Sandcastles
• Fish, seahorses, dolphins, sea turtles, or other marine life
• Waves, shorelines, or other basic beach scenes
• Sunsets over the beach
• Lighthouses or docks
• Flip flops, beach umbrellas, or other associated beach accessories

If a couple can’t find the right beach invitations for their event, another option is to create photo invitations with pictures of the beach where they will wed. Couples can also search for invitations with destination or nautical themes for other options that may suit their beach wedding.

Many couples choose to add accents to a basic wedding invitation to create a custom, personalized look. Popular accents for beach invitations include:

Tulle or other lightweight ribbon, usually in white, teal, aqua, or other beach colors

An enclosed packet of beach sand or sand glued to the paper

Small shells glued to the invitation or enclosed with it

Note : When adding these accents, however, couples should be aware that they can drastically increase the price of the invitation and the postage necessary to deliver it.

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While the basic wedding invitation wording is the same for a beach wedding as for any other wedding, invitations to this type of destination wedding do require some special considerations.

*The invitations should be mailed earlier to allow them to find the best travel deals and arrange for any other travel plans.

* Considerate couples will note if the ceremony will take place on the sand so guests can dress appropriately, especially for footwear.

* Many beaches have only limited parking available, and enclosing a map of the area and alternative parking is a good idea to help guests find the site

Please note : Many beach invitations, are brightly colored, but a bold color palette is not as appropriate for a formal evening affair. Instead, you can opt for softer shades or a monochrome look with a beach theme. There are many invitation colors available to match your wedding colors, but take care not to overdo your use of color. A beach wedding invitation should also match the style of the beach’s geographical location.

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