Set sail on your big day and have a nautical theme. Mix anchors with roses for an elegant sea side statement.

Credits: White rose and navy striped boutonniere via pinterest; flowers displayed on a chalkboard sketched with an anchor at a gorgeous nautical wedding via Green Wedding Shoes, pic by George Weiss III; Anchors Away wedding invitation by 'i do it yourself; a seaside wedding shot by VUE photography.  Navy bridesmaid dresses and white rose bouquets via Style Me Pretty pic by Jen Huang Photography; nautical wedding cake with anchors via Brides.com; navy velvet cake! via wedbook; anchor chalkboard from etsy. 

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PRINTABLE stationery 

Get set for a nautical wedding this beautiful invitation suite. Featuring a pretty anchor sketched onto a chalkboard and decorated with white roses. The chalk effect is all part of the file no special paper needed. Available from the idoityourself shop. 

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DIY project : rope wrapped vases

Add a little nautical to your nuptials with this easy project from Bayside Bride.

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Real wedding

Be inspired by Francois and Lauren's yacht club wedding...

Photography by VO Photographers, Hartford, Connecticut

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STEAL that style 

If you loved the look of Francois and Lauren's yacht club wedding, here's how to get it...
1. Lauren and Francois choose a keepsake map with added longitude and latitude co ordinated from i do it yourself. 2. Custom lace mermaid gown with organza skirt from US$2,100 from Dream Dresses by PMN 3. Maritime bunting US$38 from Aisling Dezines. 4. Wooden sailboat centrepiece US$19.99 from Nautical Beach Decor. 5. White rose cake shot by Kate Preftakes Photography. 6. Big white rose bouquet via Maven Bride. 

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FREE download

Nautical themed weddings never go out of date. Who doesn't love that preppy combination of navy and white? If you are planning a nautical wedding head over to the 'i do' it yourself website and download these cut free anchor cup cake topper in navy blue, black and white. Great for birthday parties, gift tags and more too! Ahoy and enjoy!

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