How to Pick the Coolest Beach Wedding Invitations
Posted by Melissa on September 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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With the scenic blue sky and enticing ocean as your backdrop, the fun little charms and treasures on the beach as the souvenirs, and nature’s beauty as decoration, a beach wedding can truly be one awe-inspiring event. Just one more thing you need to get this event started, and that is the invitation.
The wedding invitation is an essential part of this occasion because it gives the guests preview about your wedding as well as provides relevant details such as date, venue, and theme. But just because it is “important,” it does not mean it has to be serious! If you are going to have a beach wedding, you would want something that would be fun, bright, and cool. These tips will help you pick the nicest beach wedding invitation for your special day.
The vast wealth of options you have when it comes to beach weddings can surely be overwhelming. Having a specific theme would help you narrow down your choices. Some of the themes you can choose include treasure hunt, tropical, Hawaiian, and nautical.
The wedding motif color should be your guide when picking colors for the invitation. Popular choices for colors include blue, white, off-white, beige, green, brown, yellow, orange, and pink. Choose one color for the base of the invitation (preferably light shade like white, off-white or beige) and another one or two colors for the accent (blue and green, pink and brown, or yellow and orange).
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| Island Adventure |
| This fun, bright white invitation ensemble is all about the beach! |
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| TAF5583-672 |
| 0.00 for 100 |
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| Make Way for Waves |
| Make this simple seaside scene on a bright white card your destination wedding invitation. |
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| TA6199-68 |
| 5.00 for 100 |
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| Show and Tell |
| A bright white pop-up adirondack chair displays your invitation wording. |
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| TA9168-208 |
| 8.00 for 100 |
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| Swaying Palms |
| Pearlized palm trees flatter this tea-length invitation. |
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| MR6575-223 |
| 6.90 for 100 |
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| Amazing Aqua |
| The bright hues of aqua on this textured white card are perfect for an elegant affair, or a casual beach wedding. |
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| VR3214H-43 |
| 9.90 for 100 |
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| Picture Paradise |
| Set sail for the tropics with this bright white, layered invitation featuring your photo. |
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| WAN8976-87 |
| 4.90 for 100 |
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| Colored Curls |
| It’s all wrapped up when you order this shimmering self-mailing pocket invitation. |
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| TAN8094 |
| 0.00 for 100 |
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| Tropical Flowers |
| Bright white card featuring two debossed floral designs. |
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| WR8749-68 |
| 2.90 for 100 |
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| Island Paradise |
| An embossed, tropical scene with pearlized accents. |
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| WR5211-87 |
| 2.90 for 100 |
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It would be fun to break away from the traditional invitation wording and make use of beach phrases to inform the guests about your big day. Something like, “Come and bask under the warmth of the sun while we tie the knot…” or “Enjoy the sun, sand and the sea as Mike and Wendi unite as one…” would be a good way to start the invitation wording.
- Select something out of the ordinary
Before, invitation meant paper and envelop but today, it can be anything from handcrafted items to accessories. If you want your beach wedding to stand out, it would be a great idea to choose a non-traditional invitation. Look at the list of options below and see if something fits your and your partner’s taste and style.
A Pair of Flip-flops
It can be a real flip-flop, a mini version of the real thing or a paper shaped like one—whatever your choice is, this pair of nice and colorful slippers can be a cool way to invite people to your wedding.
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| Rollin’ Waves – Magnet |
| Let this peaceful ocean view get guests to save the date. |
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| NBN98KV-15 |
| 5.90 for 100 |
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| Down by the Seashore |
| A celebration down by the sea! |
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| EW65UK-227 |
| 1.50 for 100 |
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| StarFish |
| Set the tone for that destination wedding with this ecru, starfish save the date card. |
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| NB3712-70 |
| 7.90 for 100 |
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| Parties! |
| Your choice of ink color and design makes this bright white card a party invitation favorite!! |
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| NA6NV-93 |
| .90 for 100 |
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| Parties! |
| Your choice of ink color and design makes this bright white card a party invitation favorite!! |
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| NA6NV-93 |
| .90 for 100 |
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| Message in a Bottle |
| Send a message that has just drifted ashore. |
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| NA6139-C4 |
| 1.90 for 100 |
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| Party with Sage |
| Choose a complimentary design for this sage party invitation. |
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| NA1762H-93 |
| .90 for 100 |
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| Pink and Mocha Mixer |
| Contemporary colors unite to border your special wording. |
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| NA7066V-93 |
| 0.90 for 100 |
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| Black and Gold Gala |
| This rich-looking invitation shines when your invitation wording is presented on it. |
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| NA7068V-93 |
| 0.90 for 100 |
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Beach Pop-Out Card
Open the card and voila, a striking beach scene pops out of the card. You can even sprinkle some real sand and glue them on the card for a more dramatic effect.
Message in a Bottle
A scroll of luminous paper inside a bottle can add a nice touch to your tropical island beach wedding.
Treasure Chest
Many toy and craft stores sell mini treasure chest that you can use to put in your invitation that resembles a treasure map.
Now you know all these tips and suggestions, let the search for the best beach wedding invitation begin!
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| Party with Black |
| Choose the perfect border for this black party invitation. |
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| NA1764V-93 |
| .80 for 100 |
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| Under the Sunset |
| Your sunset awaits! |
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| EKH42QQW-227 |
| 0.90 for 100 |
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| With Sand Beneath Our Feet |
| By the sea, you’ll say “I Do”. |
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| WA98JP |
| 8.10 for 100 |
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| Destination: Mexico |
| The perfect invitation for a destination wedding! |
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| EKH42NNC-227 |
| 4.90 for 100 |
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| Nautical Dream |
| Anchor your guests with this nautical invitation! |
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| EKH42PPM-227 |
| 4.90 for 100 |
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| Pink Summer Love |
| A summer scene will spread the warmth of the tropics to your loved ones! |
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| EKH42PPR-37 |
| 0.90 for 100 |
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| A Shore Thing |
| This invitation is the perfect way to announce your tropical wedding . |
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| EW65DDV-227 |
| 1.50 for 100 |
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| Tiki Time |
| Set the theme for your celebration with this tropical invitation! |
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| EA8808-227 |
| 5.00 for 100 |
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| Two Birds of a Feather – Magnet |
| Flock together… for our big event! |
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| WAN99FW-15M |
| 5.40 for 100 |
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