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How To Bring The Beach To Your New England Wedding

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Two brides in beautiful wedding gowns share a tender moment

A day at the beach is a relaxing event full of sunshine and the relaxing sounds of crashing waves. So what if you could take these calming elements and sprinkle them throughout your wedding day? Sperry Tents, who sponsored this post, did just that with a team of very talented wedding vendors and we cannot get enough of the beautiful results. 

Keep scrolling to see the beautiful tulle draped reception tent (a personal favorite element) And the two brides modeling a total of four wedding dresses that are perfect for your summer nuptials. You can find all the beautiful details in the full gallery thanks to the photography talents of BelloPhoto

Two brides in elegant wedding gowns pose outside a beautiful venue

Large gray house with wraparound porch and green lawn

Bride holding lily of the valley bouquet with lace dressBride in lace wedding dress holds bouquet outdoorsRedhead bride in wedding dress holds white flowersBride holds white lilac bouquet with lace wedding dress

Brides in elegant wedding dresses on a scenic coastline

Bride in lace wedding dress holding flowers seasideBride in white gown on a pier overlooking the oceanBeach tent with luxury lounge furniture and ocean viewElegant wedding invitation with blue watercolor design

Elegant blue and watercolor wedding invitation suite

Seaside Seduction 

A Bridal Shoot Inspired by Ocean Homes & Coastal Living The seed for this shoot was a love affair with coastal home décor. We wondered what would happen if you designed an outdoor wedding space using the type of furniture, fabrics, lighting, and materials found in the cool, crisp coastal homes featured in our favorite glossy home magazines. 

We wanted a light and airy seaside feel, with glimmers of shimmery elegance. Picking up on the seaside setting’s hues with a palette of creams, pale blues, and soft greens, we continued our coastal theme with floral creations and décor employing tactile, beach-inspired materials such as rope, wood, glass, and coral. 

Bride in lace gown at outdoor tent wedding receptionElegant wedding reception tent with chandeliers and decor

Bride and bridesmaid at outdoor tent wedding partyElegant wedding table setup with blue accents outdoors

fresh white and and soft blue wedding table number

Nautical wedding table with coral centerpiece and chandelierElegant wedding table setting with menu card detailsClear glass cocktail with sage leaf garnish closeupElegant outdoor wedding reception with beaded chandeliers

Elegant wedding table setting with iridescent plates

The Tents

The event spaces included a lounge tent on the beach, reception tent on the lawn, the cocktail area under open bistros, and a dessert and espresso bar under an intricate sailcloth arch. 

Our two “brides” rocked a sampling of fairytale New England ensembles, embodying effortless, simple-but-not-so-simple chic. Exquisite desserts and craft cocktails delighted our “guests” at the shoot’s finale when the tented spaces began to glow against the darkening sky.

Bride and friend toasting at outdoor wedding party

Cape Cod bar sign flowers driftwood and wedding guestsCocktail drinks on a tray with juice and vodka bottlesBride and bridesmaid at an outdoor wedding reception

Three tier blue wedding cake with floral decorations

Dessert table creme brulee blackberry sugar cookiesElegant wedding table setting with white flowers and candles

Elegant coastal wedding dessert table with cakes and treatsDelicious desserts with blueberries on a crystal standWedding dessert table with white chocolate roses cake

Elegant beach wedding reception with chandelier and guests

Elegant wedding reception under a tent at nighttimeBeachfront cabana with lanterns and outdoor seatingCouple relaxing under a beachfront canopy at dusk

Want to see more? Check out this film created by Harborview Studios to get a close-up view of these fabulous New England Beach wedding ideas. 

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Event Planning & Design: Cape Cod Celebrations
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Stacey Kuehn Hair
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Concertina Press
Wedding Films: Harborview Studios
Beer: Cape Cod Beer
Calligraphy & Signage: Ellen Paul Calligraphy
Dessert & Espresso Bar: The Chocolate Rose
Event Decor & Lighting: Ryan Designs
Event Lighting: Ryan Designs, in collaboration with Pottery Barn
Event Styling, Florals & Decor: Lilacs
Makeup: Amanda McCarthy Beauty
Mixers: Local Juice
Model: Marisa
Model: Meghan
Photographers: BelloPhoto
Rentals: True North Event Rentals
Shops: Sposabella Bridal
Tabletop Decor & Rentals: Be Our Guest
Venues: Shining Tides
Vodka: Oysterville Vodka

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