As we endure the bitter cold and bleakness of another winter season here in the mid-Atlantic, we can’t help but think back and pine for those sunny, summer weddings and all the lovely summery wedding themes. And as we're fairly close to the shore here in New Jersey, one of the biggest themes we see often and love so much is the nautical or beach theme. Really, the nautical theme can be used for weddings taking place in all seasons and in all locations. But a wedding on an

A wedding formality that gets more popular each year is a beautiful custom called the unity sand or blending sands ceremony. It’s also known simply as the sand ceremony. It’s a meaningful gesture during the marriage ceremony, similar to the unity candle, that conveys so much symbolism relating to the joining of two people in the bond of marriage. And more couples are embracing it over the unity candle because it can be a safer, more predictable choice. Unlike the unity can

Nichole and Alex had the ultimate wedding on the beach in Cape May, NJ! There were so many perfect touches that integrated the seaside motif all throughout their wedding event. With the beautiful bridesmaids in a bright aqua and palm trees alongside the wedding ceremony pergola, the couple didn’t miss any opportunity to fully immerse us into the seashore theme! Shoes were optional for the wedding party and guests as they walked from the boardwalk to their places for the cere