If you’ve always dreamed of a beach wedding, why not? Not only is it elegant, it also cuts down the cost related to renting a fancy hall. However, there are some special issues that must be taken into consideration when planning a beach wedding. Below are tips that will guide you in getting the perfect beach wedding.

#1. Plan early

Start researching and planning your beach wedding as soon as possible. Organizing a beach wedding needs as much planning as any other wedding destination. You need to get the right location, get the permit, get a wedding officiate to perform the ceremony, talk to your florist, musician or DJ, videographer, limousine service, cake baker etc. Timing is key for planning a successful wedding.

#2. Budget

Generally, beach weddings are usually cheaper because there are costs you would not normally incur. But then again it is always good to know your boundary and know to allocate money for different reasons.

#3. Location

Remember to choose your location wisely. There are some beaches that are more crowded than others, if you don’t want too many unwanted guests you should consider a quiet beach. Also, Beaches are usually breezy. Try to pick a cove or area protected from direct winds for your ceremony. You might also want to get a location that people can easily get to.

#4. Shade

Consider renting a canopy to cover the seating and reception area from rain and sun. You can also decide to decorate the canopy with white fabric, silk flowers and mini –lights. However, public beaches don’t allow you to set up tents and some rental companies hesitate in delivering chairs to beaches since there is little or no security. So you might want to start working on this as soon as possible. Remember shade is your guests’ best friend.

#5. Party favors

Giving out party favors is a sweet way of saying thanks to your guests. If you are going to make your own personalized wedding favors, get your friends and family involved. Start early, as this can be time consuming. Since it is a beach wedding you can add seashells candles, star fish stickers, sand-dollars etc. to your gifts.

#6. Consider all guests

People with impaired mobility, especially the elderly may have difficulty walking on sand. Remember that it’s almost impossible to push a wheelchair on sand. For this reason it is best to go to a beach that has walkways or a platform and also get ushers to help out.

#7. Outfit

For the bride, it is best to avoid wearing high heels and go in for flip- flops or any type of flat sole shoes. High heels and sand don’t just match. As for the dress avoid big gowns as much as possible and go in for something you can freely move in.

Beach weddings are often memorable and unique. If you’re looking for a small, fun-filled, simple, and beautifully natural wedding the beach is just the place for you.

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