Regardless of what type of wedding you have in mind, planning is essential. There can actually be even more planning involved when planning a wedding on the beach. After all, there are going to be numerous unique and unexpected problems that occur. Here are the important things to keep in mind as you begin planning beach weddings.
1. Heat: If your wedding is planned to take place in destination during a summer season, make sure you offer your guests plenty of drinking water.
2. Weather alternatives: Anytime you plan an outdoor wedding you need to understand that you cannot control the weather. You cannot rely on the weather being sunny and gorgeous even at the beach. Make sure you have a contingency plan in case there is bad weather. Some alternatives can be an indoor location or a large tent that you can retreat to. Just make sure you inform all guests of the alternate location.
3. Food: Keep cold food cold and hot food hot to avoid sick guests. There are several food options you can consider when planning for a beach wedding. Options include a barbecue, Hawaiian style pig roast, individual skewers with steak, chicken or vegetables, salads, and anything else you would put on a grill.
4. Birds and insects: They are all around. Keep yourself, your guests and your food protected
5. Wind: Candles are difficult to keep lit for a Unity Candle Ceremony
6. Check with the location laws, rules and permits before you begin planning
7. Beach Attire: Beach gowns, Tan Slacks, Short Sleeve Tropical or White Shirts, Sandals or Barefoot
8. Decorations: This should be one of the easier things to plan as long as you keep it simple and connected to the overall theme. Beach weddings are supposed to be romantic and fun and selecting the right decorations can make this day everything you have ever imagined. Use the natural beauty around you for your back drops.
9. If you are planning a Sunset Wedding, timing is everything! The sun would not wait for you to be ready.
10. Lighting and electric supply: If you are planning a night wedding on beach, this is something you will want to keep in mind. If you are going to need a power source, make sure you plan ahead so you know how you will plug in the cord and where you will be able to plug it in. Other options include candles and torches.
11. Music: As with everything else in the wedding you want the music to compliment the theme. Consider music that is calm, soothing, and fun. In addition to selecting the right kind of music, you also want to be aware of any noise violations that may halt the party on the beach.
Beach weddings can be fabulous, but as with all things, it is important to be prepared. We hope this list helps get you started!
