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Beach Weddings - Lots to Think About!

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
Destination Wedding Save the Date Tropical Beach Postcard by thebirthdayshop
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Tropical Wedding Invitations or beach party
Tropical Wedding Invitations or beach party by Gigglesandgrins
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Seashell Wedding Stamp
Seashell Wedding Stamp by dzinegirl65
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Love Sand Heart Beach Wedding Invitation Stamp
Love Sand Heart Beach Wedding Invitation Stamp by ForBetterOrWorse
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Starfish Wedding Invitation
Starfish Wedding Invitation by DMDstudio
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Starfish Postage Stamp
Starfish Postage Stamp by JoyOfLife
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