Sail Away with Me, New Bern NC Elopement at Sea

The “Pastel at Sea” theme utilized a fresh palate of taupe, pink, green, dusty blue and gold to create a bright and lively ambiance. Imagine sailing away from the responsibilities of wedding planning with the love of your life; the breeze in your hair and the pressures of a big wedding far away.

With the sun reflecting on the water, what’s important becomes clear. These talented NC wedding vendors demonstrate that your dream elopement is well within reach. “Sail away to the elopement of your dreams – take the day to focus on each other with nothing but the horizon ahead,” Desiree Henderson of Ezer Photo says.

Discover Romance – New Bern NC

New Bern is one of the most romantic wedding destinations North Carolina has to offer. The state’s first capital offers couples a variety of venues such as Tryon Place, Amelia Grove, Neuse Breeze and Copper Ridge on The Neuse. All locations are located next to or on either the Trent River or Neuse River! Even the majestic Tryon Palace is located within walking distance to hotels, restaurants and premier shops that provide you and your guests with an unforgettable experience. New Bern is truly the perfect wedding destination – filled to the brim with Southern hospitality and historic charm.

FauxReal Flowers Sets the Tone for Sailboat Elopement 

If you love nature and the outdoors, you may also be looking for NC wedding vendors who focus on the planet and incorporate practices like “Leave no trace”.  FauxReal Flowers brought this Pastel at Sea elopement to life with the smallest footprint. All floral arrangements made by FauxReal are synthetic flowers, making them re-useable and sustainable. This eco-friendly florist transformed the sailboat’s mast into a pillar of pinks and greens in a sea of blue; featuring roses, wisteria and eucalyptus. The eco conscious floral arrangements at the ship’s bow were fixed loosely and moved with the boat and the wind to add a magical and dreamy element straight out of a fairy tale.

Plush Party Rentals

American Party Rentals elevated the elegance of the setting by contributing gold plates and cutlery. They also brought beautiful pink glassware – each party rental item worked in harmony with the color palette and style of the elopement. Accent pillows from Petal & Oak turned the sailboat into a plush oasis for the couple to lay and dine in comfort.

Neutral Tones from Bernards Formalwear 

The bride and groom’s elopement outfits were classy yet comfortable. With neutral tones inspired by the sand, the wedding dress and groom’s suit were a match made in heaven. The suit from Bernards Formalwear represents all of the latest fashions using earth tones to contrast with the pastel surroundings. Bernards is always our go-to resource when we are seeking out the scoop on the upcoming wedding trends for men.

Planning a Wedding in New Bern?

Sometimes planning a wedding can feel self-sacrificing. Especially when the happy couple has to compromise wishes and make decisions with guests in mind. If you feel this way an elopement wedding might be perfect for you. Going on an adventure with the love of your life, to recite vows at sea, is a real-life fairy tale. To read more about elopements or weddings in New Bern, click here!