In honor of the highly anticipated summer wedding season, our weekly inspiration board is a nod to nautical-themed weddings. Nautical style is timeless, and conveys a feeling of leisure and freshness. It brings to mind anchors, sailboats, clean stripes and roped detailing.

A classic nautical-themed wedding infuses navy blue and red hues into the decor, paired with elegant accents. We’ve seen details such as seashell-motif invitations, gold flatware at the reception, and a beaded pearl clutch for the bride. These small touches really help to tie the theme together, and to bring a sophisticated elegance to the occasion.

Below, you’ll see a selection of images from recent natucial-themed weddings we’ve photographed. Whether you’re planning a cruise ship wedding, or you simply love the ocean breeze, our board may help to inspire your own nautical nuptials :)