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How To Have A Subtle Beach Theme For Your Spring Wedding

Beautiful bride in a stunning white wedding dress and veil

With a love story that started on the coast, this sweet couple decided that they wanted to incorporate water and the beach into their big day. But how to go about that without making it a full-out beach party? Hints of the beach where sprinkled throughout this gorgeous day and we are in love with the subtle vibe that buts us in the mood for crashing waves and soft sand. 

Keep scrolling to see what we mean. And don't miss a single small detail, we have a full gallery full of J&D Photo's images just waiting for you! 

Elegant bridal gown ready for the big day with shoes and bouquet

Elegant bridal details featuring flowers and wedding shoes


Wedding invitation with bouquet of pastel colored flowers Elegant white wedding shoes with sparkling jeweled straps Happy bride in a pink robe laughing joyfully during the wedding Bridesmaids dresses in soft pink hanging on hangers

Bridesmaids in matching pajamas celebrate before the wedding ceremony

The Bride 

Wells and I met on the water so I knew I wanted to incorporate a water /coastal vibe. I knew I wanted to use the oyster shells for the name cards but I never thought I would end up making our entire wedding oyster-themed, ha. I fell in love with the oyster invitations and the rest sort of followed suit. 

I can honestly say April 14th, 2018 was the best day of my life. We had the best vendors and that’s truly what made our entire wedding. 

Happy bride smiles holding a colorful bouquet at her wedding

Elegant bride in a lace wedding dress with a veil, smiling Bridesmaids holding beautiful peach and white floral bouquets for wedding

Bride and bridesmaids laughing on wedding day with bouquets


Bride and groom on a field celebrate their wedding day in the sun Happy bride smiles with wedding bouquet, groom in blue suit

Bride smiling at groom holding bouquet on wedding day

From J&D Photo 

Let me just start by saying their wedding was absolutely gorgeous. It took place on the Hula family farm overlooking the river in Charles City. No detail went unnoticed. They even had a raw oyster bar during happy hour - BEST IDEA EVER. 

These two love their pups. They love them so much that they even had them walk down the aisle during the ceremony with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. They were so cute and all of the guests loved it!

Welcome wedding sign with floral arrangement outdoors


Wedding ceremony with a dog wearing a flower crown Outdoor wedding ceremony with a kissing couple and guests

Bride and groom kiss as confetti falls at outdoor wedding


Bride and groom celebrate outdoor wedding ceremony exit Bride laughing joyfully in grooms loving embrace wedding day Bride groom and wedding party outdoor portrait smiling

Bride and groom share a kiss on the beach wedding day

Brettany stunned everyone in her form-fitting mermaid gown with a lace overlay on top. She looked gorgeous. So many tears were shed throughout the heartfelt ceremony, but the party really started during the reception. 

The reception tent was beautifully decorated with farm tables and shades of blue and gray. Each guest's seat was marked by an oyster shell with their name written in calligraphy. They shared a family style dinner and then danced the night away.

Rustic ladder display with wedding photos and decor


Brittany Wells wedding seating chart with fern decor Wedding reception table setting with floral centerpiece Elegant coastal wedding centerpiece flowers oysters candles

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece


Elegant wedding table setting with grey linens plate


Oyster shell garland on rustic wedding table decor Bridal headband resting on peach and orange flowers

Elegant four-tiered wedding cake decorated with fresh flowers and frosting


Bride and groom share a first dance at wedding reception in a tent Bride and groom kiss surrounded by sparklers at wedding

Budget:

Cake  $730
Band  $5,000
DJ  $1,550
Wedding Dress  $3,000
Hair & Makeup  $250
Invitations  $950
Restroom Trailers  $1,300
Flowers  $5,500
Photography  $4,450
Caterer  $17,250
Linens  $500
Rentals (tents, tables, lights, confetti cannon, etc.)  $10,500
Oysters & Clams  Didn’t charge us but still want them to get recognition

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