Looking for cape cod wedding inspiration with more than a blue-and-white color palette? Think flower-covered tent entrances, little sailboat details and portraits by the water.
These ideas give you plenty to save, whether you’re choosing your table decor or planning a few wedding photos.
You can keep things simple or go all out with flowers. I especially love the shell table number and those striped cocktail tables.
The little details are just as pretty as the big waterfront views!
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Coastal wedding ideas worth saving
portraits by the rocks
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous seaside portrait. The white bouquet and sweetheart neckline look so pretty beside the dark dress uniform.
I love how the couple is looking at each other rather than straight at the camera.
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Ask your photographer about an accessible shoreline spot if you want a similar view.
a flower-covered tent entrance
How beautiful is this entrance? There are coral, peach and white flowers all around the opening, with greenery trailing down both sides.
The pale peach table coverings are such a lovely match.
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If you want to go all out with flowers, save this one for your florist. Those little lanterns at the bottom are worth including too.
a porch moment
This is one of my favorite photo ideas on the list. I love the long train trailing down the steps beside the flowering bushes.
Ask for a few black-and-white photos as you move between places. A porch with white railings and shingled walls makes a lovely backdrop without any extra decorations.
personalized lobster bibs
How cute are these matching bibs? The blue lobster illustrations and personalized lettering make them feel like part of the celebration rather than an afterthought.
If lobster is on your menu, try bibs with your names and wedding date. This playful photo is a fun one to save alongside the more formal portraits.
blue hydrangeas and candlelight
If you are looking for a centerpiece with a simple color palette, this one is for you. Pale blue and white hydrangeas surround a tall candle in a clear holder.
I love the matching light-blue napkins. Ask your florist for a low ring of flowers if you want to follow this arrangement.
sand and open sky
Don’t want every photo to be a close-up? This wide portrait gives the sand and pale sky plenty of room.
The dark suit and strapless white dress look gorgeous against such a simple background.
Try a similar pose on a permitted beach area, with a little space between you rather than standing shoulder to shoulder.
a personalized sailboat sign
I am obsessed with this sailboat display. It’s so cute, plus the initials on one sail and stacked date on the other make it feel personal.
For your own version, keep the lettering dark against white sails. You could place it near the reception entrance as an alternative to a rectangular welcome sign.
pink flowers by the harbor
Who says your flowers have to be blue? These pink arrangements look so pretty along the white railing, with boats scattered across the water behind the couple.
The small pink-and-white bouquet is a lovely match. Save this combination if you’re leaning toward navy outfits and blush flowers.
an oyster and shrimp display
The seafood fans are going to love this! Oysters fill the long ice display, with a generous pile of shrimp in the middle and little bowls of sauces around the edges.
Show this to your caterer if you’re considering a seafood station. I’d keep the surrounding decor simple like this, with white draping and a few flowers nearby.
a sailboat cocktail menu
This is another pretty way to bring a sailboat into your decor. Here, the sails hold the cocktail menu above an arrangement of white flowers.
I love the long white strands spilling over the bar. Ask for a small boat display with your own drink names if you want to borrow the idea.
a flower-lined waterfront aisle
This ceremony setup may just be one of my favorites. White flowers line the grass aisle, with pale blue and purple blooms tucked throughout.
The larger arrangements at the front stay below the horizon. If you have a water view like this, try ground-level flowers rather than a tall backdrop.
a blue chowder station
A chowder bar is such a fun idea for your cape cod wedding menu. The sign here lists New England clam chowder and a vegetarian corn chowder, with bread arranged in front.
I especially love the bright blue table covering beside the blue-and-white stripes. Bring those colors into your station if you want a similar nautical look.
blue stripes and a white bloom
If you want a suit look that’s a little different, try pale blue-and-white stripes. The light-blue patterned tie is so pretty with this jacket.
Keep the boutonniere simple with a white bloom and small green accents, just like this one.
a simple beach arch
Don’t want to go overboard with the flowers? No problem!
This pale, bark-covered arch has greenery across the top and just a few light-colored blooms.
I love how much of the sea you can still see through the middle. Save this one if you’re after a simpler ceremony backdrop.
a boardwalk walk together
This walking photo is so lovely. The couple holds hands along the narrow boardwalk, with the long veil and train trailing behind.
Ask your photographer for a shot from the back as well as the front. The grasses and big blue sky make this version especially pretty.
a bicycle full of flowers
How adorable is this bicycle photo? Not gonna lie, the pale mint bike and flower-filled front basket are my favorite parts!
For a similar portrait, pose with a stationary bicycle and tuck your bouquet into the basket. You don’t need to ride it to get a playful picture.
white flowers and harbor boats
This is a similar waterfront ceremony idea to the one above, but the flowers stay mostly white. I love the full arrangements at the aisle entrance and the little boats beyond the lawn.
White folding chairs keep the whole setup simple. There’s already so much to enjoy in that view.
a gold-edged shell table number
I am obsessed with this shell-shaped table number. The blue floral illustration is so pretty beside the gold-colored edge and knotted rope detail.
Pair a similar number with pale blue napkins and white flowers to follow this table setting. The small candleholders are a lovely finishing touch.
green stripes and ruffled umbrellas
Last but definitely not least, we have these gorgeous green-and-white cocktail tables. I love the ruffled edges on both the table coverings and the cream umbrellas!
The small green vases hold white and pale peach flowers. Try this color combination if you want a little coastal inspiration without making everything blue.
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