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Hi NW Brides!!! As you all know… we don’t get to enjoy the warm sunshine enough around here, but when it does come out in all her glory!!! We soak up the sun as much as we can!  Especially during our beautiful NW summers! I grew up loving summer vacations at the beach, playing in the warm sand, jumping over the chilly waves and soaking up the sunshine (of course with gobs of sunscreen on since I seem to only burn…) Anyway, I’m all for beach themed weddings. They’re fun, laid back, and charming.  BUT….to be completely honest, I see all too often brides taking the theme a little too far and soon the charm is lost and well…tackiness sets in…and ohhhh so disappointing…
Don’t you agree???
So, this is my take on how to have a beach wedding while keeping it classy!

Set the tone of your wedding with classy vintage inspired wedding stationary, like this save the date postcard from ETSY shop Dolci Fini and classy invites from ETSY shop Kerri Spath. Embelish your hair, clutch or bridal bouquet with this “something blue” vintage pin from ETSY shop Stories Divinations. Find a cottage beach inspired sign letting your guests know the laid back tone of your wedding and encourage them to experience the warm sand in between their toes: ETSY shop Sweetest Moments. Vintage milk glass for your floral arrangements will remind you and your guests of crisp white linen and sheer drapery from a beachside bedroom: ETSY shop Harlow Monroe Vintage.Regardless of the warm sunshine, your groom and your guests will find themselves covered in giddy goosebumps when they see you in this flowing empire waist gown made with a hemp/silk charmeuse bust and a bamboo and organic cotton jersey from ETSY shop Natural Bridals. And how adorable would it be to wear this delightful gold sand dollar necklace from ETSY shop The Bumbling Bird! Ohhhh I want this necklace!!!! It’s only $18 too!!! And HELLO look at those HOT shoes fromETSY shop Melinda Milkshake!! The Sand toned ring bearer pillow is so simple and so sweet from ETSY shop Avenue C. Then take a page from an old book that fits your relationship, or your location OR perhaps a vintage map from your state (map from Stories Divinations) and frame it in a aqua filigree frame: ETSY shop Flea Market Trixie. Sprinkle engraved beach pebbles on your guest tables: ETSY shop sj Engraving. Pack your makeup, jewelry and emergency bridal kit in this adorable travel case from ETSY shop Room For Cake. And don’t forget when the weather’s hot, your guests will need a crisp cold refreshment. Why not serve some ice cold lemon water from these Anchor Hocking Milano Lido Glass Pitcher and Tumblers from ETSY shop Coming Around Again.

Blissfully Yours~

Heidi
UnabashedBliss.com