A wedding is a special event, so you need to make it even more special by considering a good venue for the ceremony. And since it’s already the summer season, you might as well opt to hold your wedding along the beach. With sun, sand, and surf in mind, a beach wedding is just one of many unconventional ideas you can consider for tying the knot.
But just like planning for any other wedding, a beach wedding also has its intricacies. From coming up with a budget for the venue and catering to figuring out how to make the venue and everyone look the part, beach weddings can be just as complicated as a more traditional celebration.
For that, let’s take a look at this essential beach wedding guide perfect for young couples or just about anyone who wants to give their affair an extra special vibe.
- Choose a venue
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Of course, the first thing you need to ask is where to hold the wedding. And although it’s easy to find a beach for the event, you still have to know where exactly you want it to happen without having to experience any logistical problems. For this, it’s important to ensure that you’re not going beyond your budget.
Picking a beach in the Bahamas isn’t a great choice if you’re not sure you have enough cash in the bank. A more practical way is to look for beaches out-of-town. If you’re living in Florida, you’ll find hundreds of possible venues to pick from. But if you’re living in colder regions, then you might as well look for perfect places down south.
- Set a dress code
An essential part of our beach wedding guide is the dress code. A beach wedding is the best occasion to ditch suit and ties and expensive dresses. You don’t need them under the hot sun and all that sand everywhere. Sure enough, you might want to go with a tropical get-up for your guests. For this, you might want to have everyone feel as comfortable throughout the ceremony as possible, so look along the lines of light and white clothing, shorts, and sandals. This will help achieve a tropical theme for the wedding and, at the same time, maintain its solemnity.
- Focus on the details
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Before the wedding, you might opt to select the perfect ring for your love from classic engagement rings and prepare your budget for the event. Sure enough, the success of your beach wedding is all in the details, so make sure to work closely with the wedding planner when it comes right down to setting up the decorations and making sure everything is ready for your guests.
For ambiance, you can line the aisle with tiki torches and adorn the altar with flickering candles. If you’re looking for a picture-perfect moment, you can place the altar against a setting sun. The right vantage point will make this a ceremony to remember!
- Get the right tunes
Music is a vital factor for any wedding since it establishes the emotional tone of the occasion. So, if you’re holding the wedding along the shore, have someone play a rendition of Canon in D with a ukulele or have a reggae band play a tropical version of “Here Comes the Bride.” There are also various songs you can choose to fit the ceremony.
We hope you enjoyed our beach wedding guide. A beach wedding is a great idea for tying the knot with your partner. If you’re at a loss when it comes to organizing, just keep the tips above in mind.
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