Even thinking about having a beach wedding makes you feel all warm and sunny...they even make you feel comfy! Just think of all those bare feet, casual clothing and low-key decorations. Maybe a few flowers strung up around a marquee and along the backs of deckchairs, a tiki or two hanging from a pole and some pretty, colored lanterns hanging from the surrounding palm trees. It's easy to think of a relaxing, laid-back atmosphere with everyone sipping Mai Tais in a beautiful, exotic location. Well, STOP RIGHT THERE. Beach weddings may evoke all those thoughts but in reality they need a lot of planning. If you have a local beach (or even lake) you know very well, you'll be one step ahead. Just make sure you know about local regulations, such as if you need permits and if that particular location is used by other community groups on a regular basis. You don't want your wedding party invaded by the annual ironman competition!
Also, as beach weddings are outdoor weddings, you're always going to have to take the weather into consideration. Just because it's a tropical paradise it doesn't mean it never rains. Do your research, and make sure you're not going to your 'ideal' exotic location in the middle of winter, or worse still, if it's hurricane season. Tropical locations in other countries and other hemispheres will have very different seasons to what you usually experience, so remember: research, research, research.
There are many other practical considerations to think of, such as which way you are planning to face when you're reciting your wedding vows. Sunset weddings are beautiful occasions, but make sure you're not staring directly into that setting sun or even worse still - your minister or celebrant isn't. You don't want him (or her) marrying the bride to the best man instead!
Put a lot of thought into your choice of wedding dress. If you plan to wed in a hot, tropical location don't choose man-made fabrics, look for a dress made from natural fibres so your skin can breath. Also keep in mind that you want a dress that isn't going to crease easily, and as the hem will no doubt get sand in it and possibly salt water, shorter hemlines would be more practical. If you choose not to go barefoot and want to wear shoes, tradtional wedding shoes won't cut it for the same reasons. Lovely strappy sandals will, however. If your hair is prone to go a little haywire in humid conditions (i.e. the dreaded frizzies), take that into consideration too when planning your hairstyle.
If you are planning on travelling to a far-off destination, make sure there is accommodation nearby for your guests. You don't want any last minute hickups with hire cars not turning up etc. If at all possible, try and get a location that's within walking distance of nearby hotels, or perhaps organise a shuttle bus for the day. Remember that if you're offering food the local insects will want their share too - so plan carefully. Perhaps serving the food inside a marquee which has mosquito netting over the doorways?
Anyway, these are just some thoughts on making your beach wedding everything you've ever dreamt it to be. It CAN be that idealised location I've written about in the first paragraph up above, as long as you do your planning and research. It's all what you make it to be - and I'm sure it's going to be the most beautiful and memorable day of your life. :-)
Some more great ideas and suggestions for the Beach Wedding:~
Destination Wedding Save the Date Tropical Beach Postcard by thebirthdayshop
Check out more Destination wedding Postcards at Zazzle
Starfish Beach Wedding Invitation or announcement by kjsweddingshop
Create an invitation online with zazzle
Beach Wedding Save The Date - Ocean Waves & Sand Announcements by JillsPaperie
Shop for announcements on zazzle
Palm tree & starfish tropical beach wedding label by weddings_
View other Tropical Labels at Zazzle.com
Tropical Wedding Invitations or beach party by Gigglesandgrins
View Tropical wedding Invitations online at zazzle
Love Sand Heart Beach Wedding Invitation Stamp by ForBetterOrWorse
You can sell cards , invitations, stamps and more on Zazzle.com!
Tropical Beach Destination Wedding Invitation by thepinkschoolhouse
Make unique printed invitations on zazzle.
Save the Date - Tropical Beach Wedding Custom Invite by TrevorStar
See more Save the date Invitations at zazzle.com
Starfish Gathering Personalized Wedding Postage by sandpiperWedding
Make a personalized stamp on zazzle
Beach Wedding - Aqua Blue wedding invites by weddingsnengagements
Browse for more invitations online at Zazzle.
Message from a Bottle - Beach Thank You Cards by starzraven
View other Thank you Cards at Zazzle.com
Aqua Starfish Personalized Wedding Stickers by sandpiperWedding
Get stickers printed online at zazzle.com
Starfish Rustic Beach Wedding Invitations by labellarue
Design your own printed party invitations from Zazzle.
Tropical Beach Palm Tree Wedding Response Card Invitation by printcreekstudio
Create an invite online on Zazzle
Beach Wedding "Save the Date" Refrigerator Magnets by sharpcreations
View other kitchen magnets at zazzle.com
Lagoon Blue Starfish Bridal Shower Invitation by sandpiperWedding
Browse more Lagoon blue Invitations
Gold Beach Sunset Custom Wedding Invitations by elitebridal
Find another invitation online at zazzle.com
Starfish Beach Wedding Table Cards number Postcard by kjsweddingshop
Make postcard designs on zazzle.com
The Elegant Wedding (aka Graphic Allusions) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Also, as beach weddings are outdoor weddings, you're always going to have to take the weather into consideration. Just because it's a tropical paradise it doesn't mean it never rains. Do your research, and make sure you're not going to your 'ideal' exotic location in the middle of winter, or worse still, if it's hurricane season. Tropical locations in other countries and other hemispheres will have very different seasons to what you usually experience, so remember: research, research, research.
There are many other practical considerations to think of, such as which way you are planning to face when you're reciting your wedding vows. Sunset weddings are beautiful occasions, but make sure you're not staring directly into that setting sun or even worse still - your minister or celebrant isn't. You don't want him (or her) marrying the bride to the best man instead!
Put a lot of thought into your choice of wedding dress. If you plan to wed in a hot, tropical location don't choose man-made fabrics, look for a dress made from natural fibres so your skin can breath. Also keep in mind that you want a dress that isn't going to crease easily, and as the hem will no doubt get sand in it and possibly salt water, shorter hemlines would be more practical. If you choose not to go barefoot and want to wear shoes, tradtional wedding shoes won't cut it for the same reasons. Lovely strappy sandals will, however. If your hair is prone to go a little haywire in humid conditions (i.e. the dreaded frizzies), take that into consideration too when planning your hairstyle.
If you are planning on travelling to a far-off destination, make sure there is accommodation nearby for your guests. You don't want any last minute hickups with hire cars not turning up etc. If at all possible, try and get a location that's within walking distance of nearby hotels, or perhaps organise a shuttle bus for the day. Remember that if you're offering food the local insects will want their share too - so plan carefully. Perhaps serving the food inside a marquee which has mosquito netting over the doorways?
Anyway, these are just some thoughts on making your beach wedding everything you've ever dreamt it to be. It CAN be that idealised location I've written about in the first paragraph up above, as long as you do your planning and research. It's all what you make it to be - and I'm sure it's going to be the most beautiful and memorable day of your life. :-)
Some more great ideas and suggestions for the Beach Wedding:~
Destination Wedding Save the Date Tropical Beach Postcard by thebirthdayshop
Check out more Destination wedding Postcards at Zazzle
Starfish Beach Wedding Invitation or announcement by kjsweddingshop
Create an invitation online with zazzle
Beach Wedding Save The Date - Ocean Waves & Sand Announcements by JillsPaperie
Shop for announcements on zazzle
Palm tree & starfish tropical beach wedding label by weddings_
View other Tropical Labels at Zazzle.com
Tropical Wedding Invitations or beach party by Gigglesandgrins
View Tropical wedding Invitations online at zazzle
Love Sand Heart Beach Wedding Invitation Stamp by ForBetterOrWorse
You can sell cards , invitations, stamps and more on Zazzle.com!
Tropical Beach Destination Wedding Invitation by thepinkschoolhouse
Make unique printed invitations on zazzle.
Save the Date - Tropical Beach Wedding Custom Invite by TrevorStar
See more Save the date Invitations at zazzle.com
Starfish Gathering Personalized Wedding Postage by sandpiperWedding
Make a personalized stamp on zazzle
Beach Wedding - Aqua Blue wedding invites by weddingsnengagements
Browse for more invitations online at Zazzle.
Message from a Bottle - Beach Thank You Cards by starzraven
View other Thank you Cards at Zazzle.com
Aqua Starfish Personalized Wedding Stickers by sandpiperWedding
Get stickers printed online at zazzle.com
Starfish Rustic Beach Wedding Invitations by labellarue
Design your own printed party invitations from Zazzle.
Tropical Beach Palm Tree Wedding Response Card Invitation by printcreekstudio
Create an invite online on Zazzle
Beach Wedding "Save the Date" Refrigerator Magnets by sharpcreations
View other kitchen magnets at zazzle.com
Lagoon Blue Starfish Bridal Shower Invitation by sandpiperWedding
Browse more Lagoon blue Invitations
Gold Beach Sunset Custom Wedding Invitations by elitebridal
Find another invitation online at zazzle.com
Starfish Beach Wedding Table Cards number Postcard by kjsweddingshop
Make postcard designs on zazzle.com
The Elegant Wedding (aka Graphic Allusions) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
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