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Beach & coastal

Beach & Coastal Wedding Invitation Maker

The beach and coastal style paints ocean waves in watercolor, with sandy tones, seashell accents and a relaxed handwritten script. The look is airy and sunlit, with turquoise water and white sand giving the card a holiday feel.

Add the couple's names, the date and the venue, and PiCraft places them over the waves and shells. The print file has bleed for a print shop, and the share image is sized for message apps.

This is the Beach & coastal style of the Wedding Invitation Maker. The form on this page opens with it already selected.

Beach & coastal examples

Beach wedding invitation with ocean waves, shells and starfish for Mia Torres and Ryan CampbellBeach wedding invitation with turquoise water, palm leaves and shells for Isla Reed and Connor Walsh

Who the Beach & coastal style suits

Seaside and destination weddings

Resorts, beach clubs and coastal towns match the waves and shells on the card.

Relaxed summer ceremonies

The light palette and casual script suit a barefoot ceremony or a sunset reception.

Lake and harbor venues

The blue watercolor also fits weddings by a lake, a marina or a river.

Getting the best Beach & coastal result

  1. 1

    Spell out the travel details

    Destination guests need to know the town. Use the city field for the place, such as "Maui, Hawaii", and keep the venue line to the venue name.

  2. 2

    Keep the colors light on paper

    Pale blues and sandy tones print best on bright or cream matte stock. Print a test to check that the water does not wash out.

  3. 3

    Use the RSVP line for logistics

    A short line such as "Reply by April 10 · weddingwebsite.com" lets guests find travel information without crowding the card.

  4. 4

    Send the digital version first

    Guests who travel often need time to plan. A share image by message lets you send the news before the printed cards arrive.

Ideas to try

  • Names: "Mia Torres & Ryan Campbell", venue: "Coral Cove Beach Club", city: "Maui, Hawaii"
  • Time: "Half past four, just before sunset"
  • RSVP line: "Reply by April 10 · miaandryan.com for travel details"
  • A lakeside wedding with the venue "Lakeshore Pavilion" and the city "Lake Tahoe, California"

What you download

Every design from the Wedding Invitation Maker comes with the files for the job, whichever style you choose:

  • Share image 1080×1500 JPG
  • Print PDF 5×7 in with 0.125 in bleed
  • Print JPG 5×7 in with bleed, 300 DPI

Questions about the Beach & coastal style

Is the beach style good for a lake wedding?+

Yes. The waves and sandy tones suit any waterside venue, though the seashells are more coastal.

Do I need to include the dress code?+

You can add a short note such as "Barefoot ceremony" to the RSVP line, which has an 80 character limit.

Will the pale colors print well?+

They print best at a print shop, with a test proof. Light colors can look washed out on a basic home printer.

Are there other light, airy styles?+

Yes. Try cherry blossom for a pale pink look, or modern minimal for white space.

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