{Inspiration} Nautical Theme Wedding Colors + Weekly Wrap-Up

I just LOVE the idea of turning randomly found items into fabulous wedding decor pieces! de Lovely Affair is all about practical planning, meaning you flex your creative muscle to spend less and get more of exactly what you want for your big day. In these budget busting times, engaged couples need to rely on an imaginative eye and keen Spidey sense to make smarter purchases.

Random Find of the Week - These fabulous Nautical Themed containers are a perfect addition to any preppy blue, white, yellow, red color scheme, coastal sailing theme, or destination beach wedding. Seriously people, for a single buckeroo, yeah $1.00 each at Target, these cute ribbon handled boxes are extremely versatile; a fresh take on sun and sea!

With a little imagination these gems become wedding favors, centerpieces, displays on a candy table, silverware and napkin holder. Fill them full of rose petals for your flower girls....the possibilities are endless! And if you don't like the color, grab some spray paint, change out the ribbon to match your color palette and you have a super cheap, chic decor piece....now THAT is good practical planning!

Going with a blue, yellow and white theme? Add a dash of red to create a vibrant, dimensional color palette. This one is my absolute favorite!

 Photos courtesy of My Wedding (centerpiece), Creative Wedding Designs (dress, menu)

One Wed (shoes), Flower Arrangement Advisor (bouquets), Creative Designs (tabletop)

Ruffled Blog (flags, Love sign), Wedding colors (billy balls) 

Navy Blue and Yellow are gorgeous as traditional Nautical Theme wedding colors. They are crisp and clean, like a breath of fresh sea air! 

 Photos courtesy of Wed Loft and Wedding Bee

What an amazing last week we had here at de Lovely Affair...helpful engagement session tips, stunning photos, alternative bachelorette party ideas, Guest Bloggers!  In case you missed any of our features from last week…

World Color Inspiration - Cinco de Mayo, Brazilian Carnaval & more

Engagement Session Tips - Doing It Your Way with Style

1950's Retro Engagement Shoot with Guest Blogger Miss Aimee and Jason

Art Deco Gal's Guide to Kick Ass Bachelorette Parties, 1 & 2

So much fab stuff this week, I feel so lucky to be able to share it with you! Have wedding ideas, color palettes, budget busters you'd like us to explore? Leave a comment below or chat us up on FACEBOOK and TWITTER!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!