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Theme Wedding, Theme Party & Holiday Guide

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BEACH/NAUTICAL/LIGHTHOUSE/OCEAN Theme Wedding & Party Guide


Also check out my: HAWAIIAN & SOUTH PACIFIC pages for Tropical-themed wedding ideas

COLORS & MOTIFS:  Use these ideas to create a perfect theme event

  • Seashore/Ocean/Sand
  • Seashells/Clams/Oysters/Starfish
  • Blue & White/Silver/Brass/Stripes
  • Lighthouses
  • Anchors/Rope/Driftwood
  • Sailor Hats/Sailor Collars
  • Nautical Flags/Life Preservers
  • Waves & Water
  • Mermaids/Treasure Chest
  • Ship's Brass Bell/Compass/Sundial
  • Barometer/Diving Helmet
  • Message/Ship in a Bottle
  • New England/Cape Cod
  • Salt Water Taffy
  • Dolphins
  • Fish/Lobsters/Crabs/Pelicans
  • Octopus/Whales/Sharks/Seagulls
  • Rocks/Pearls/Seaweed/Coral
  • Boats/Sails/Yachts/Sailboats
  • Fishnets/Beach Umbrellas
  • Scrimshaw
  • Sandcastles/Bamboo Torches
  • Maps/Fishbowls
  • Clambake/Fish n' Chips

FavorAffair.com (The Shops at 24Seven)

 APPAREL & ACCESSORIES:

  • Allison Blake Designs-wedding gown with embroidered sea life bodice and coral pattern
  • Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
  • Bridal Shoes-fun bridal flip flops
  • BrideSave-informal wedding gowns
  • Buffalo Breath-men's & women's nautical costumes
  • Cafepress-beach themed t-shirts
  • Cafepress-nautical themed t-shirts
  • CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
  • Dapper Lads-boys captain suit and blazer
  • Eye Catching Creations-beach garters
  • Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
  • Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
  • Garters.com-nautical garters
  • Headpiece Heaven-hairsticks and hairpins
  • House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
  • Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
  • Mary's Bridal-informal wedding dresses
  • Mischief Kids-boys sailor suit
  • Nantucketer-ship, nautical and lighthouse men's neckties
  • Neckties.com-premier online source of designer and novelty ties, bowties & accessories
  • PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
  • Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
  • Pegeen-boys sailor suits
  • Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
  • Sherry Sells Seashells-seashell comb, beach sandals and hats
  • Snips 'n Snails-boys and girls sailor style clothes
  • TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
  • Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West


Beach Themed Favors available at: HansonEllis

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

  • BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
  • Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
  • Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
  • Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products
  • Spafinder.com-find the finest connoisseur, day, medical and destination spas in the world

CAKE TOPS:


Beach Themed Favors available at: Sophie's Favors

CAKES:


Ocean Favors available at: Favors by Serendipity

DECORATIONS & CRAFT ITEMS:



Room Decor


Nautical Hats


Centerpieces

Fishnet Garland
Fishnet Garland


Seashells

NAUTICAL Party Supplies and Decorations available at: ShindigZ

DESTINATION WEDDING: Places to have an authentic Nautical, Beach or Lighthouse wedding

       
Luster Seashell, Lighthouse & Sandcastle Lantern
s available at: illuminations.com

FLOWERS:


Beach Themed Favors available at: Charmingly Chocolate

FOOD INFO, TREATS & RECIPES:


Destination Romance 'BEACH COLLECTION' Wedding Accessories at: Invitations By Dawn

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY:


Nautical
Invitations available at: eInvite

JEWELRY:


Beach Favors available at: My Wedding Favors

REAL LIFE STORIES:  Read about other couples Nautical/Beach weddings

         
Placecard Holders/Mini Lanterns/Favor Candles available at: AmericanBRIDAL

THEME IDEAS & PLANS:

TRAVEL:


Beach/Nautical Favors available at: Beaucoup

WEDDING PRODUCTS, FAVORS & GIFT ITEMS:


Sand Castle Tealight Favor available at: My Wedding Favors




Personalized Favors at The Knot Wedding Shop

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