How to Plan a Pirate Wedding
While many engaged couples like the idea of a pirate-themed wedding, their vivid ideas often make it no further than the discussion stages. If you find yourself stuck when it comes time to plan the details for a pirate wedding, don't despair. It's entirely possible to have a DIY pirate wedding that involves ruffians, punch and gold doubloons in an atmosphere that provides the rip-roaring good time that symbolizes the pirate lifestyle.
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Things You'll Need
- Pirate-themed invitations
- Pirate costumes
- Decorative treasure chests
- Faux jewels
- Gold candy coins
- Skull-and-crossbones flag
- Fishing nets
- Tiki torches
- Seafood buffet
- Vegetarian stew
- Vegetable tofu shish kabobs
- Bread and rolls
- Pirate-themed wedding cake
- Rum
Instructions
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Purchase invitations that make your theme clear from the beginning. Invitations featuring a ship, pirate, beach, treasure chest or an antique-looking map of the world are all possibilities. Request that your guests dress in pirate garb for the wedding.
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Choose his-and-hers pirate costumes from a local costume rental shop, purchase them online or make your own. If you have your heart set on a more traditional wedding dress, choose a casual style that has a flowing or ruffled skirt with an off-the-shoulder neckline. Opt for an ivory-colored dress for a historic, antique look.
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Shop around for a venue that perpetuates your pirate theme. Choose a beachfront hotel with outdoor facilities; allow your guests can experience the sand and surf. Hire a yacht and marry with the waves lapping at the boat for an oceanic experience. Select a restaurant with a nautical theme that can be booked for the day or evening for your reception.
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Adorn your reception venue with decorative treasure chests, ropes of faux gemstones and gold-wrapped chocolate coins purchased from a party-supply store. Fly skull-and-crossbones flags and drape the walls with sheets of fishnet. Obtain tiki torches from a local garden center; create an exotic atmosphere with gently flickering flames.
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Create a buffet that offers a variety of seafood dishes. Offer a hearty vegetable stew, a variety of herb-flavored rolls and shish kabobs made from roasted vegetables and tofu. Choose a cake decorated with pale blue icing to represent ocean waves and exotic, multicolored floral blossoms to portray the flora of the islands. Let the rum flow freely in the tradition of pirates everywhere.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid holding back when it comes to your pirate theme. Go over the top when you commit to a theme of this nature.
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