Should “Your Perfect Wedding” Be At The Beach

A beach wedding, depending on the weather, can be very unique and memorable. It could be full of flair and casualness, yet still be romantic.

A beach wedding could be cheaper for you. A lot of things that you need for a church wedding simply are not needed for a beach wedding. You may not want to use formal wear for the bridal party. Almost anything goes at the beach!

I would like to review some issues that you will need to address. First is the location. Pick a section of beach that is not crowded, and is plenty wide. You also have to know how the tide affects your spot.

Some elderly guest may not be able to travel in the sand. You may want a spot that is not to far to walk in the sand. It would be nice if there were benches for the elderly, or you may want to consider bringing a few chairs.

Check with the local authorities and make sure that you will not be violating any rules, laws, or local ordinances. Keep the name or names of the people that you talk with, just in case there are any problems later.

The weather is a big factor. You need to have a back up plan just in case the weather is bad. This is one of the biggest drawbacks to having any outside wedding.

Make sure that you alert the guests on your invitation as to what attire you would like to see them in. The last beach wedding I went to, I and the people with me, were in suits. There were others at the wedding in shorts and sandals! And yes, I was wishing I was in shorts, because it was hot.

So yes, “Your Perfect Wedding” could be at the beach. But just like any wedding, planning and preparation will make the difference. Make sure that you do the leg work.

Bob