Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details 30 Fun Ideas for a Poolside Wedding By Jane Asher Updated on March 30, 2018 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Braedon Flynn of Braedon Photogr Let's dive right in, shall we? 01 of 30 Jessica Bordner Photography Getting married in the summer, or in a particularly warm location? Or are you craving gorgeous photographs and a scenic place to wed? Satisfy your needs by tying the knot somewhere poolside. Crisp, clean agua makes a beautiful portrait backdrop, and the relaxing sounds of rippling water guarantee a peaceful cocktail hour. Plus, if the weather allows and you're celebrating all weekend, your guests will be thrilled to jump into a pool before or after the big day. Plenty of real weddings have capitalized on pools for their ceremony or reception. Tap into their creative genius to throw a waterside bash of your own! From first dances to dinner to lounging around, pools can elevate any aspect of your wedding. Click through for some of our favorite ideas, and prepare to be wowed by the fun, pretty, and one-of-a-kind inspiration. Now, let's dive in! This gorgeous first dance was made entierly picturesque thanks to a stunning pool backdrop and the glowing sunset. Get the Best of Real Weddings 02 of 30 Go For a Day-After Swim Allyson Magda Photography The weather was on the bride and groom's side during their late-October wedding. To close out the celebration weekend, they invited their guests to take a dip in the venue's pool. 03 of 30 Offer a Walkway Miss Gen Photography Pools are pretty but can pose a challenge, as they separate the two sides of your venue space. Eradicate the problem by choosing something with a walkway (making sure, of course, that it's wide enough for no falls!). 04 of 30 Hire a DJ Jesse Leake Get the music bumping with a waterfront DJ. Pool float not necessary, but definitely recommended. Learn What Wedding DJs Wish They Could Tell You 05 of 30 Sip From Sassy Straws Belathée Photography These diver straws were a fun addition to refreshing, poolside drinks. See Swizzle Sticks from Real Weddings 06 of 30 Show Your Letters Sandra Åberg Photography This couple sent a message with huge letters sitting within their venue's pool. The giant words were a unique way to put their name in the wedding photos. Get Monogram Wedding Inspiration 07 of 30 Go All In Laura Dart Forget poolside and dive straight in (sans-water). This quirky ceremony took place inside of an emptied structure. See More from This DIY Wedding 08 of 30 Do Something Daring Sandra Åberg Photography This brave bride risked it all for the perfect photo, standing on the edge of an infinity pool overlooking mountains. Utilize water's reflective properties for similarly-stunning images. 09 of 30 String Lights Above Tec Petaja Photography This wedding's gorgeous lighting twinkled beautifully above its reception pool. Get Outdoor Wedding Lighting Ideas 10 of 30 Walk on Water Jillian Mitchell Photography For her wedding portraits, this bride showed off her gown with lace detail and an illusion neckline while walking on Casa China Blanca's clear platform over the stunning blue pool. See More Unique Wedding Portraits 11 of 30 Decorate With Beach Balls Belathée Photography Clear beach balls, all in different sizes, floated in this pool at Casa Verona in Palm Springs. 12 of 30 Let Guests Float Max & Friends At this all-day wedding reception at the Ace Hotel, guests could lounge in the pool in one of the many fun floats and rafts. See Pool Party Essentials for Your Wedding Registry 13 of 30 Serve Poolside Drinks Josh Gruetzmacher Guests at this rehearsal dinner in France enjoyed a pastis bar, where they could try four different styles of the Provençal specialty liquor, overlooking a crystal clear pool. 14 of 30 Take Wedding Party Portraits Glen Allsop / Christian Oth Studio What better backdrop for your bridal party portraits than a picturesque pool, like this one at Locusts on Hudson. 15 of 30 Have a Backdrop for Your Vows Trent Bailey Photography Framed by a tree trunk-based chuppah supporting a canopy of roses, dahlias, and woodland-esque flora, the pool at this rooftop venue, 620 Loft & Garden in New York City, served as a stunning backdrop for the enchanted forest-themed wedding. Get More Wedding Chuppah Ideas 16 of 30 Say "I Do"—for Infinity Sara & Rocky Photography Not only are infinity pools beautiful (especially when situated before an ocean), but their name is so fitting for a wedding. This couple exchanged vows under an arch of driftwood and dendrobium orchids, built just feet from the water—both an infinity pool and the ocean behind it. See More Wedding Arches 17 of 30 Jump In KT Merry Guests at this wedding had a choice of many activities at the Maldivian hotel, Maalifushi by Como, including diving, snorkeling, kayaking, game fishing, and sailing. But many of the guests chose to just hang out by the gorgeous pool that was just as blue as the turquoise ocean. Go Inside This Multi-Day Wedding 18 of 30 Fill It With Balloons Katie Stoops Photography This bride wanted to fill the pool at her venue, La Chureya, with a pop of color, and balloons were the natural answer. "I love [balloons] because of the happiness and nostalgia tied to them," she said. "They make everyone smile." Get the Best of Wedding Décor and Details 19 of 30 Lounge Around Max & Friends This couple set up a mid-century modern lounge with boho flair at The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs using rented pieces from Yeah! Rentals. See More Wedding Lounge Ideas 20 of 30 Host a Late-Night Pool Party Aaron Delesie After the DJ went home for the night, the party kept going with many of the guests even jumping into the pool at Villa La Banane, fully clothed. "It was raucous," the bride of the late-night pool party. 21 of 30 Pose for Photos Jillian Mitchell Photography Groomsmen posed for portraits together in front of this pretty pool at Casa China Blanca. 22 of 30 Hire Synchronized Swimmers Belathée Photography At the end of this reception in Palm Springs, synchronized swimmers performed a routine to Donna Summers's "Let's Dance." 23 of 30 Heat Things Up Erin Kate Photography Pools aren't just for warm-weather celebrations! Even in the winter, a steaming pool makes for an ethereal and romantic addition to wedding portraits. See Chic Ways to Stay Warm at a Winter Wedding 24 of 30 Festoon the Pool With Flowers Catherine Mead Florist Boutique Souk embellished La Mamounia's blue-tiled pool with red and magenta flowers and petals for this wedding in Marrakech, Morocco. 25 of 30 Or Let It Stand Out All By Itself The iconic pool at the Raleigh Hotel provided a pretty and summery backdrop for this couple's modern reception in Miami. See the Coolest Hotel Pools for Your Honeymoon 26 of 30 Eat Dinner Poolside Belathée Photography Guests at this wedding sat at a table right next to Casa Verona's pool. The seating included a mix of thrift-store finds and rented vintage chairs that had been spray-painted in the day's color scheme. Blankets were also tossed across the backs of each chair to keep guests warm after sunset. Get More Wedding Banquet Table Ideas 27 of 30 Give Guests a Good View Max & Friends This couple had the sides of their tent rolled up so that guests could enjoy the beautiful California evening air and poolside view. Everyone jumped into the hotel pool after dinner and dancing. See Wedding Tent Decorating Ideas 28 of 30 Let It Sink In Braedon Flynn of Braedon Photogr This couple's venue, Haciena San Antonio el Puente, houses seven gardens and one gorgeous pool, where the couple stopped for their first photos as husband and wife. 29 of 30 Relax and Mingle by the Pool Jillian Mitchell Photography Modern poolside lounge furniture, vintage-inspired chandeliers, and wood crate coffee tables were set up to the side of the pool for guests to enjoy the beach breeze and fresh air. Get Ideas for Keeping Summer Wedding Guests Cool 30 of 30 Pitch a (Poolside) Tent KT Merry Guests at this wedding in the Maldives enjoyed dinner in a clear-topped tent sitting right in between the pool and the ocean. 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