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Melancholic Beach Wedding Inspiration: A Seafarer’s Love Story

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Elegant bride holding a stunning black and white wedding bouquet

Sadness abounds in this secret of the sea wedding inspiration brought to you by Wedding Sparrow. A beautiful and lonely bride wonders the beach awaiting the return of her darling husband-to-be. Hypnotic, powerful, and definitely not your run of the mill beach wedding ideas. Taking inspirational cues from the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem “Secret of the Sea.” This shoot spins a sorrowful tale that we guarantee you will not be able to get enough of.

We highly suggest you take a little time to check out the full gallery of these Majestic Beach Wedding Ideas. It is packed with even more magnificent melancholy details captured by Theresa Furey Photography.

Navy blue wedding invitations on stone

Beach crate with vintage bottles and message

Woman with braided hairstyle, beach wedding dress

Bride in lace wedding dress by trees

Bride in lace wedding dress on beach holding bouquet

How perfect are these deep blue wedding invites above and all the pretty calligraphy done by La Happy? A custom design studio located in beautiful Seattle, Washington! Graphic designer and Artist, Sally, has recently had some fun and exciting design stints in the fashion world and the luxury goods market.

Elegant rustic wedding bouquet with white and dark flowers

Wedding keys, letters, flowers, and dress on beach

Handwritten wedding invitation envelopes with calligraphy

Bride in lace dress beach photoshoot

From Wedding Sparrow:Living by the beach we see so many bride and groom couples incorporating a nautical theme to their big day. Along with Theresa Furey Photography, we decided to create a styled shoot that was a hint toward the popular nautical theme but shows that it doesn’t have to be all anchors and rope. We have given nautical a more fine art edge, while keeping it soft and feminine. This particular shoot is based on a seafarer story found in a poem “Secret of the Sea” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It’s a poem from 1850 about a seafarer and someone longing for their love who’s been away at sea for some time. With rustic beach elements and including the sand and grass backdrop, we incorporated soft calligraphy and delicate diamonds as wedding inspiration…

Beachside table setting with light blue glasses and flowers

Elegant handwritten menu for appetizers and entrees

Bride at outdoor table with blue accents

Three tier white wedding cake with mussel shell decor

Bride walks on beach with lantern light at coastal wedding

Calm water sunset with small fishing boat alone

Cake: Blush Bakery
Dress: Dirty Fabulous Vintage
Flowers: Bo Boutique Flowers
Hair & Makeup: Farida Ghwedar
Jewelry: Wedding Rings Direct
Photographer: Theresa Furey Photography
Publication: Wedding Sparrow
Venue: Studland Beach
XOXO Calligraphy Card: La Happy

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