SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Shipwrecked + Goodbye to Summer

Can ya'll believe it's almost September!?! Oh my gosh I can't even begin to describe how fast this year has gone by. And now it's wedding season all over again!!! Simply Savannah Events has its first wedding this fall next Saturday at the Trustee's Garden. I could not be more excited for all the upcoming weddings we have! They are all going to be so different + so unique. From a preppy navy + pink wedding, to a peach, blush + ivory whimsical wedding, to a bird-lover's rustic vintage wedding, to a handmade wedding with origami cranes, to a shabby chic Pennsylvania barn wedding, to a last minute elegant wedding, to an ombre purple wedding for a reality show contestant, and ending the year with a rustic vintage shabby chic tented wedding in a field. Going to be amazing... cannot wait to see how they all turn out!!! Plus, LOTS of exciting news coming shortly... stay tuned.

Here is my goodbye summer nautical wedding inspiration! I will miss the hot sweaty weather + mosquitoes dearly.

{Photo Credits} Bride & Groom via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jasmine Star // Boutonnieres via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Elizabeth Messina // Place Setting via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Kate Harrison // Sperrys via Knotty Bride, photography by Kristyn Hogan // Bouquet and Photo of Sailboat via Green Wedding Shoes, photography Swoon by Katie // Tablescape via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jose Villa

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Nautical Prep

I love anything nautical and preppy. And navy blue is by far one of my favorite colors. I have actually even got it all planned out for my home office to-be in our new house. One wall... vertical navy blue stripes and the rest will just be solid navy. Anyway, my love for boating comes from my childhood. I grew up spending lots of weekends on my dad's yacht, "Nicole's Rainbow." (Named after a painting I drew of a boat in the river with rainbows and fish flying in the sky... which my dad then had a professional artist recreate to have put on the side of the boat.) I can remember my favorite place on the boat was sitting above where the anchor drops and I would dangle my feet over the edge while we rode around in the Willamette River. Such great memories. :) If I had some pictures here I would share but I think they are all back in my Portland home. Hope you enjoy this nautical prep wedding inspiration! I would love to someday work a wedding on a sailboat... now that would be amazing! 

Day 10: Nautical Prep

{Photo Credits} Bride & Groom on Boat via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Gina Meola // Ring Bearer Pillow via Style Me Pretty, photography by Shannon Lee Images // Bride with Tattoo via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Troy and Aimee Grover // Invitations via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Jessica Antola // Bouquet via Ruffled, photography by Alea Lovely // Escort Cards via Ruffled, photography by Lev Kuperman // Nautical Napkin via Style Me Pretty, photography by Andi Mans // "Just Married" on Sailboat Sign via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Joielala // Wedding Cake via Style Me Pretty, photography by Lauren Gabrielle // Sailboat Steering Wheel via via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Troy and Aimee Grover

{Inspiration Board} Nautical Theme

Are you ready for some major sea worthy inspiration?! It's about time that I put together a fun inspiration board and when two people I know are doing a nautical theme wedding I figured I would round up some ideas. One of them is thinking about combining pink or blush with navy, which is such a nice combo that has many options. Whether you are having your wedding at the beach, yacht club, backyard, ballroom or restaurant or your style is elegant, preppy, bohemian, or classic I'm sure you'll like something on this board! What's your favorite?

Source: escort cards, ceremony ribbon, anchor stationary, table, shoes, navy napkins with anchors, table with stripes,  navy dress, polka dot dress, table number, anchors, pink flowers

Ceremony Ideas

Consider using ribbon, or monkey knots for aisle markers, maybe even shells or buoys instead of flowers for your ceremony. I loved this idea my friend shared of doing handmade fly fishing wedding boutonnieres for those guys that love to fish!

Source: monkey knot, beach ceremony, ring bearer pillow with anchor, how to tie a monkey knot, barefoot sandal, beach ceremony decor, fly fishing wedding boutonniere, buoys, cupcake toppers, anchor envelope gift box, message in a bottle, table numbers, napkin rings, monkey knot table number

 How about a boat for containing all your drinks?

 Adorable bridesmaids gift idea!

 Write Mr. & Mrs. in twine?

The south is known for their delicious oysters and there are plenty of free empty shells for you to get your hands on. Why not use them as decor throughout your wedding. If you are crafty, try building one of these oyster shell chandeliers!! 

Last but not least, my favorite, guests were treated to a monogrammed jar of lifesavers, and a donation in their name to save lives through clean water projects in Africa. Love gifts that give!

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This theme is also great for house parties, bridal showers, baby showers, or birthday parties too.

So many places you can go with it - LOVE IT ALL!