Beach Memories Wedding Poem - "Early In Life We Visited Here"

This beach memories wedding poem is perfect for those whose nuptials take place by the sea.

From childhood memories of nostalgic days spent at the ocean entwined with finding your true mate, this poem gives rise to those romantic feelings shared by lovers of the sea and each other.

Early In Life We Visited Here

Early in life we visited here
With pails and shovels and blowup rafts
Beach balls, flip-flops and frisbees
Faces pinched into snorkels and masks

The beach was our adventure
With a sea as big as the world was wide
We played and ran and swam
Flew kites and raced the tide

As teens we gathered with our friends
Sharing secrets and suntan lotion
Girls watching boys play volleyball
Boys eyeing bikinis in motion

Then something rolled in like a crashing surf
And we only saw each other
We'd walk the beach in our own little world
A spell of love we were under

Today we're here with all of those memories
Standing before our family and friends
Sealing a promise of love to each other
For the sea has captured our hearts once again

© 2020 Aerwyna. All rights reserved.

Take A Moment To Reflect

Beneath The Surface

We've probably all experienced some of the themes in this poem. My intent is not to interpret your experience, but to awaken those memories that are unique to you.

You may see playfulness here. Or nostalgia. Or the beginning of a life shared together rooted in palpable memories.

Whatever you find in it becomes part of the poem.

The Feeling Of This Poem

This poem carries romantic reminiscence, sun-kissed summer days, and the joy and hope for the future as a new tide turns in marriage.

It may resonate with those planning a ceremony or future together.

A Quiet Pause

If you'd like to linger a while longer:

• Which image stayed with you?
• What was the crashing surf in your relationship?
• What has the sea captured in you?
  
  
  

When You Might Return To This POem

You might reach for this poem:

• before a wedding or anniversary
• during a romantic getaway
• while walking together on the beach
  
  
  
  

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If You Like This Beach Memories Wedding Poem...

This poem and others are available in my poetry ebook "Hearts Beside The Sea" (paid link). Evoke the imagery of the beach and sea as you promise your love to each other! Create a memorable wedding ceremony by mixing and matching these 20 original verses, incorporating them into your own vows, or for use as nontraditional vows. Each poem is set upon a picturesque beach scene to inspire you!

Thanks for connecting with my poetry!