Weddings held on a beach offer their own unique rewards–as well as challenges. Of course, the beach is one of the most romantic places to hold a wedding. The beautiful scenery is the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding or if you are lucky enough to live near a beach.
Message in a Bottle: Set the stage for your wedding by having a gorgeous sunset hand painted on your wedding invitation. Or go all out and send “message in a bottle” invitations with some shells and a touch of sand.
Beachwear: For elegant yet casual beach attire, choose a wedding dress with halter or spaghetti straps. This will show off your tan and keep you cool in the hot sun. Leave your shoes and a veil behind as well.
As for your bridesmaids, choose shorter dresses in chiffon and in lighter colors. Dress the men in seersucker or all white.
Beach Fare: Decorate your cake with beach trimmings like shells, silver dollars or a beach themed cake top. Or recreate an elaborate sandcastle as your wedding cake. Use beach accented accessories such as a cake knife and champagne glasses to carry out the theme.
Beach Favors: Give your guests something besides just sand in their shoes to take home with them. Sea shell place cards, beach themed coasters, Adirondack chair frames, sailboat votives and miniature sandcastles all make a meaningful gift for your guest.
Into the Sunset: Invest in a quality photographer who has experience in shooting beach weddings. With such a fabulous location, you will want photos which capture the romance of the day. Make sure to block time for photographs of the bride and groom when the natural light is optimal.
Vacation Destination: If your wedding is held at a resort or vacation spot, ask about booking a block of rooms for your guests. Most beach hotels and resorts have packages specifically set up for beach weddings.
The beach has a magical pull, making it an ideal location for an intimate wedding. The beautiful setting and ready-made theme will provide romantic memories which will last a lifetime.
