26 Non-Floral Beach Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

The great thing about beach-themed wedding centerpieces is that there are so many great non-floral options. This also means they can be assembled way ahead of time. Check out these 26 fantastic non-floral beach centerpiece ideas:

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Seven Stems Design

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Snippet and Ink

Cheap Wedding Centerpieces

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Weddingomania

Weddingomania

Tradesy

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Easy Wedding Centerpieces

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Colin Cowie Weddings

Constance Zahn

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Bridal Guide

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Cocktails Details

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CeShoreTreasures

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Want more beach-themed wedding ideas? Check out my Beach Wedding Pinterest Board and let me know what you think!

8 Creative Uses for Wheelbarrows in Outdoor Weddings

It's amazing how with a little creativity and love, the most ordinary and mundane things can be converted into extraordinary works of art. A wheelbarrow is a fun prop you can incorporate into your outdoor wedding in so many fun ways!

Complete your romantic setting with a display of floral extravagance set upon a vintage wheelbarrow...

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Use it as an outdoor cooler to serve refreshments...

Real Weddings Mag

Use it in place of a gift table...

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Use it in place of a stroller...

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Or in place of a getaway vehicle...

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They make great rustic candy buffets...

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And accent pieces...

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Or substitute welcome mats...

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What are some other ordinary objects you love using at weddings and events?

What Your Color Scheme Says About Your Wedding

 The color scheme you choose for your wedding is more than just décor, on a conscious and unconscious level, colors and color combinations create powerful moods and feelings.

Ensure that your guests will get the right message by knowing what different colors mean and the emotions they invoke. Then, just like your wedding décor, use ­color in creative ways to support your message and to create something memorable in your guests’ minds and eyes.

Blue: Peace, Trust, Dependability, Calm, Intelligence, Dreams, Thoughts, Imagination and Tranquility

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Purple: Royalty, Luxury, Creativity, Spirituality, Wealth, Emotions and Devotion

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White: Purity, Innocence, Empowerment, Goodness, Cleanliness, Humility, Reverence and Simplicity

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Red: Passion, Love, Power, Excitement, Strength, Intensity, Energy and Desire

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Orange: Fun, Warmth, Confidence, Flamboyance, Friendliness, Expansion, Growth, Good Times, Smiles All Around

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Yellow: Hopefulness, Cheer, Optimism, Energy, Positivity, Purity, Clarity, Truth, Sustenance and All Things Wholesome

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Green: Nature, Health, Renewal, Growth, Healing, Harmony, Hope, Youth and Bounty 

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Unique Alternatives To The Basic Wedding Tent

It's always best to include a tent at any outdoor wedding or event. Tents provide shelter from the elements and can do a lot in setting the tone for your wedding. But selecting the right tent for your type of event is essential. Luckily, today tents come in many innovative and unique styles and options. Gone are the days of the old hum-drum frame and pole tents. Check out some of these snazzy tent options:


This Moroccan-theme tent includes arches and silk string drops on all openings and themed lighting.

Raj Tents

Modular tents can be stretched around trees, structures, and rocks and has expandable tent poles that adjust to uneven surfaces.

Flex Tent Company

Safari-style Tipi Marquee tents are canvas and wood structures that can accommodate a central open fire and can be joined into custom configurations to seat 500 or hold 800 for receptions. 

Under Canvas Events

This pole tent in a unique starburst shape is highly translucent and built with a curve-accented perimeter.

Aztec Tents

A wooden-framed tent with cloth canopies radiates the feel of a tropical oasis. The windows, above an adjacent roof, allow sunlight in during the day and indoor lighting to project out at night. 

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5 Must Haves for Your Country Rustic Wedding

Country-Rustic Weddings have been steadily gaining popularity over the past several years. If you're planning on using a Country or Rustic theme for your wedding, here are some must-have decor items that will bring your theme to life:

Mason Jars

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Burlap

Ruffled

Wooden Crates and Signs

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Natural Elements (grapevine, curly willow, branches, moss, hay etc..)

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Wildflowers

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