Ocean Institute of Dana Point Wedding

Wedding Venue: The Ocean Institute Event Planning + Design: Weddings by Cortney Helaine Photography: Happy Photos Menswear Style:Navy Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with a black bow tie and the second look is a Dark Blue Notch Lapel Suit Coat with Tan Pants and a tan bow tie

Beach weddings are becoming more and more of a trend, especially since they provide the most amazing backdrops for wedding photos! The Ocean Institute in Dana Point provides both a beach setting as well as a gorgeous indoor space for the reception. It also has a modern feel to it with the dark glass windows and brown panel doors that open up and give more space for wedding guests to roam around. The bride wore a classic and elegant tulle ballgown with a sweetheart neckline, which is definitely timeless when it comes to style. For the groom's look, he wore our navy blue shawl lapel tuxedo with a black bow tie which is such a versatile look and also makes the nautical wedding more formal. For this shoot, there were two looks and the second groom groom wore a Slate Blue Allure Men suit coat with Tan Pants which is a classic beach wedding look. The mix and match style is a trend we are loving and it allows grooms to have more options when it comes time to show their unique wedding style. The overall blue color palette was the perfect match for this beach wedding venue. Also, incorporating sea-themed decor and accessories are always fun ideas! We love the groom's boat steering wheel cufflinks and bride's blue sapphire wedding ring to tie in the overall ocean theme of this wedding.