Nautical Wedding Theme- Attire and color Scheme

You could do a light blue or silver as an accent...We did a wedding that was navy blue, white and a light blue and it was really pretty!!

Bright pink would add a preppy twist: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/01/14/wedding-color-palette-4/

What about coral?

http://katycarrierevents.com/blog/?p=106

http://rachelevents.wordpress.com/2010/02/17/coral-navy-weddings/

You could also use yellow.

Aqua might work, depending on exact shades. Green can also go well. It just has to coordinate with the navy. I'd probably go with a little more vibrant color since it's a summer wedding.

Here's some of the colors I was thinking:

Here's a couple others with orange & green accents.

I am doing Navy and White, too! It will be outdoors with lots of grass and trees (so I didn't want to pick a green that would contrast too much with the natural surroundings). The reception spot overlooks the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD.

I debated with a 3rd/accent color and I think I'm going to use khacki- like raffia (around the vases) and rope. Another reason we aren't having a 3rd "pop" of color is because we are not having a bridal party, so there were no dresses to have to coordinate with. Good luck!

I personally like yellow, orange and pink. I those all look really sharp! If I had to choose I might do orange. I am sure no matter what you pick it will look fantastic, but I agree with @sailing you do need that color to make it "pop"

@ Sailing Nurse MD - Is that the Philip Merrill? I grew up in Annapolis, you can see my parents' house from the Philip Merrill center. I of course love nautical themed weddings as I'm an avid sailboat racer myself.

If they are wearing khaki pants- why not use khaki was the accent color?

I LOVE navy and coral or navy and peach.

I have assited with a wedding on the beach where the bridesmaids wore a really pretty light blue and the men worn navy and white. Looked absolutely georgous.

I'm doing a nautical-ish theme too! Taking place aboard a yatch in San Francisco

My colors are navy blue, gold/champagne, and white I was going to choose yellow, since we were going to have a brunch kinda timeline; then, decided to move it to an evening, thus the change to gold-ish. Everything is mainly navy and white tho. BMs are wearing navy dresses. Mine is ivory with a navy sash and shoes.

If you want it to feel "preppy", I definetly recommend a yellow, apple green or hot pink accent. If you want more tropical, go with oranges, fuscias, corals, and turquoise

@MattP PHoto- It's at a state park in Queen Anne county- called Matapeake Beach and Clubhouse. It's a great spot!

I love the light peach idea. The wedding theme sounds beautiful.

Hey, Hun. Saw this just now and thought of you.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_U56yhynHDXY/S9QkYzuXDgI/AAAAAAAAA8M/cH0Q_yEpe1g/s1600/lilac-blue-pruple-bridal-bouquet.jpg

BTW - Just ran into these while shopping for an xmas gift for my Dad: http://www.zazzle.com/nautical_themed_wedding_stamp_postage-172076032913034042

@ SailingNurse - I know where that is. I used to work in Stevensville when I worked for North Sails.

@MrsCarmen- OMG! I love that anchor broach/charm on the bouquet!

@MattPhoto- small world! We looked at a lot of venues (including the land where Annapolis Sailing School is, Chesapeake Beach Bay Club, Herrington on the Bay, Silver Swan, etc.....) by far, this was the best for character and a clean slate for a casual, waterfront reception!

You can never get too much navy!!! Have you thought of a pretty yellow as an accent color? I lvoe the photos with the orange above, that looks awesome. I also really like another shade of blue. I am sure whatever you choose it will be beautiful!