Nautical Wedding Ideas for Couples Who Love the Sea

A nautical wedding is perfect for couples who love the ocean. Use navy blue, crisp white, and touches of red or gold as your color palette. For your invitations, use a rope border or an anchor motif. For decor, use striped linens, rope details in centerpieces, and glass vases filled with sand and seashells. Hang life preservers or ship wheels as decorations. For the ceremony, consider a beach or waterfront venue with a driftwood arch. For the reception, serve seafood: clam chowder, crab cakes, grilled fish, and shrimp cocktails. For cocktails, serve dark and stormies or rum punches. For favors, give out personalized compasses or shell necklaces. A nautical wedding is both elegant and fun.