A Wedding on the Water

Newly engaged couple, Ricki and Dan, wrote to ask me for help with their wedding plans:


Hi Lauren,

Right now Dan and I are strongly considering having our wedding on a boat, either a Spirit of Philadelphia cruise, or the Moshulu, a boat restaurant in Philly. We're thinking about a summer brunch boat wedding...nautical chic? We're not really sure about colors, but not traditional nautical with navy and all that jazz. Something modern but not frou-frou and princessy...I'm not into that. Sorry, that probably wasn't any help at all...at this point I just need some ideas. We're not getting married until summer of 2011, so I have a lot of time...any ideas would be very appreciated!


Nautical with no navy? No problem! Turquoise, aqua, and gray can be just as water-worthy:

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Compasses, rocks, lanterns, and aquas combine to create a super chic nautical wedding!


Update - Ricki wrote:

LOVE IT! Thank you so much! I really like the different color dresses...I haven't decided if I want my bridesmaids wearing all one color, or different, but I really like this palette. Very pretty!


Calla Lilies - Bride's Bouquet
Paper Lanterns - E-FavorMart
Cake - TheKnot.com
Grey Suit - Macy's
Hydrangea - Bridesmaid's Bouquets
Ship - Moshulu
Bridesmaid's Dresses - JCrew
Place Cards - Documents & Designs
Lanterns - IKEA
Pillar Candles - 100 Candles
Grey Rocks - SaveOnCrafts.com
Sandalwood Fans - American Bridal