A Beach Wedding Requires Extra Attention to Detail
Planning a beach wedding is a popular choice today for many couples as the idea of holding the ceremony in the warm sun, standing on a beach with a beautiful body of water as a backdrop is very alluring to many people. But planning a beach wedding is a bit trickier than getting ready for a traditional church wedding because of the sand and water involved.
First of all, the weather is a major consideration. The bride should wear a beach wedding dress that is lightweight and a bit on the informal side. The groom can don a cool pair of white linen pants with a matching button-down shirt and both can wear comfortable sandals that will make walking and standing on the sand possible.
Quite often the reception is held on the beach as well. This means that the wedding reception decorations should be secured so that the wind will not blow them away. The sun is also something to take into consideration as it can be quite unbearable if it is an especially hot day. It is a good idea to place personal paper fans on the tables for guests and it is imperative that umbrellas be on hand to provide those in attendance with shade. Some couples even have small bottles of sunscreen available as well as a tent on location just in case the weather turns foul and it begins to rain.
It is not a bad idea to rent a floor for the wedding ceremony and reception. This is because chairs will sink into the sand, making them very unstable. Be sure to know when the tide comes in and how far it will rise so that your wedding does not get flooded out. Due to the wind and noisy nature of a beach, you should also consider having a sound system in place to broadcast your wedding so that all of the guests can hear you exchange your vows.
As for food, fresh, sliced fruit, deli sandwiches and salads are quite appropriate for a beach wedding. There are numerous beach wedding cake designs to choose from. The icing could be adorned with seashells or flowers or you couple opt for beautiful, individual wedding cupcakes.
A beach wedding is a romantic’s dream. Sand, water and sunshine combine for a lovely event. If you are planning a beach wedding take the extra time necessary to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
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