A Seaside BeachWedding
Fantasizing about the sunset, the fresh sea air, and your darling? Make your seaside beach wedding dreams a reality with these top ten ways to have a seaside ceremony to remember.
Talk to the Local Beach Council
Before you rent those tiki torches, check out local ordinances regarding
your beach wedding. Find out if there are guest maximums, if food and
alcohol are allowed, if there are restrooms nearby, if you can light
a bonfire, if you can pitch a tent, the tide schedule, and other mandatory
information you need to organise your seaside beach wedding.
Have a Great Backup Plan
Good luck or no, if it rains the day of your sandy nuptials, your dream
day will be a bust. Make sure you have a sturdy alternate plan in case of
rain. Secure a location away from the waves and have a tent prepared, just
in case. Include alternative plans and directions in your invitation.
Prepare Your Guests
Send a save-the-date announcement up to six months in advance so your family
and friends have a chance to prepare for the special location. In addition,
when you send your invitations, remind guests to bring extra clothes in
case it gets chilly.
Decorate Wisely
Sure, you want to line your "aisle" with luminaries and put up
that trellis laden with flowers - but will your decorations go flying into
the wind 2 minutes into the ceremony? Be sure and test all your ceremony
special touches before the Big Day so you know what to expect in terms of
wind, seaspray, and sand.
Use the Ocean as Inspiration
When choosing the layout of your ceremony, remember you have chosen a location
with a million years of spiritual pretext. Incorporate the spiritual influence
of the ocean into your ceremony with beach-inspired
readings, poems, and vows that reflect the power of your surroundings as well as the power of
your love for one.
