A warm and gentle breeze blowing through your hair, the beauty of nature all around you, clear blue skies above, the whisper of the waves, the green sea, the feel of the sand under your feet and you are standing beside the one you love who will soon be your better half. The warm and tropical climate and exotic locale cool all the pre-wedding nerves and have a balming effect. Beach weddings are becoming an increasing trend among couples who are adventurous and prefer to be different than the rest. It is a perfect way to celebrate your special day, away from the chaos and hustle and bustle of daily life. Weddings are a once in a lifetime experience, so everyone wants to make it special and beach weddings are the way to go.
The theme of the wedding can be the beach. The bride can make a stylish entrance by arriving in a small boat or a canoe. This will add to the idyllic setting. Coral, seaweed, starfish, seashells can be added to bridal accessories. Bouquets can be made of contrasting colors like orange and blue. Coral and seaweed can be used instead too, to give it a more natural look. Starfish and seashells can be used to decorate favors, wedding cards, and bridesmaid accessories. The cake could be the beach themed too, all decorated with edible starfish, shells, and seaweed. With a nature adorning the beach with all its splendor, there is no need of putting extra efforts to make the place look beautiful.
Beach weddings are also economical compared to traditional weddings. People end up spending more for a wedding and a honeymoon later. With a beach wedding both these can be combined into one. Children and adults alike, all enjoy a beach wedding. The relaxed atmosphere will make sure that no one gets bored. You can have many activities like games for the children, boat rides and water sports for the adults in addition to a lot of another entertainment. Space, which is normally a constraint indoors as many activities cannot be performed, will not be a worry here.
The guests can dance all night, children can run around and play freely in the sand, couples can have a walk on the shore feeling relaxed. Excellent pictures can be captured at such a picturesque location. The couple can strike a pose on the rocks against the waves gently splashing on them. You can have a cuisine which will include fresh seafood platters, scrumptious fish fillers and delicious cocktails served from a beachside bar or even a fine barbecue.
There are many beachside properties and resorts which plan the entire wedding for you right from the arrangement of the venue for exchanging the vows to preparing the place for the reception. They take care of the decoration of the venue, preparation of the wedding cake, the arrangement of food and drink and every other detail. They also provide accommodation for the guests. Most of the resorts also have spas and massage centers that the couple could indulge in.