Few things are as romantic as setting sail on the open water. If you and your spouse-to-be love the ocean, a nautical theme is a wonderful fit for your wedding. The Sign Art team has some tips on how you and yours can set sail with a perfect, salty day.
Use colors inspired by the ocean
Navy and white are a great combination for a nautical color scheme. You can also incorporate sea green and other shades of blue. Bride Box suggests using yellow with navy and white for a splash of color.
Tie a fisherman’s knot at the altar
They call it “tying the knot,” so why not tie an actual knot? You and your partner love the ocean, so you can learn to tie a fisherman’s knot together and perform it as part of the ceremony.
Use props inspired by the sea
Old lobster traps and life preservers can be reused as decorations or even escort cards. Driftwood crafts like these sailboat figures from Stephanie Hunter are cute and easy to make.
Boat shoes for the groomsmen
For a fun take on wedding attire, have the groomsmen wear matching boat shoes instead of dress shoes, without socks of course. It’s a little more casual, but it’s still a fantastic look, and it fits the theme perfectly.
Create a banner
You can design the perfect custom photo backdrop for your big day. Even if you’re landlocked, you can design a step and repeat banner with a nautical theme to help set the scene. Your guests later can have fun taking photos in front of it. You can upload your own images or our helpful staff can walk you through it.
