(Photos) Under the Boardwalk, Down by the Sea.

By Annie Lau, Lover.ly

On a blanket with my baby...is where I'll be.

The Drifters got it right with those iconic lyrics, and with the summer sun getting hotter by the day, we know relaxing in the shade with the one you love is where you'll be. And can you think of a more exciting and adventurous place to have your own soiree than a beachside boardwalk? The colors in the vintage ferris-wheel and the smell of cotton candy, floating in the breeze...ahh, we can just hear the waves crashing and the whistles on the midway games blowing. Here's how we see it translating to weddings: stripes, blues, red and yellows, sweet confections and traditional fair food. Grab some string lights and a little doo-wop band, and you'll be falling in love. See our inspiration images for the perfect boardwalk soiree in the slideshow.

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