Beach weddings are rising in popularity, and for good reason. The stunning natural setting, the relaxed less formal atmosphere and the ready made wedding theme all conspire to make your special day one to remember. Not to mention, they can be far less expensive.
But beach weddings can present problems a more formal affair won
Gently foaming waves, warm sun, soft sand, and a light breeze caressing your skin: a beach is the perfect romantic setting for a perfectly romantic wedding. However, having a wedding by the sea involves a lot more than simply placing a few chairs on the shoreline and dressing the minister in clam diggers. As with any type of wedding, there are many other factors to consider
The beach authorities may be a little more strict than you think. It may be a pain in the you know what but it is worth investigating what those rules are before you start planning your beach wedding. You don’t want to waste your time.
There may be regulations regarding other things, such as food, bonfires, alcohol consumption, and smoking. Will you need to provide your own trash receptacles? Are you allowed to use candles or torches? Set up tents? Serve margaritas and mai-tais? Many beaches have requirements regarding such things, so make sure you check with them first.
Beach weddings are beautiful, but can do a number on your wedding attire. You’ll be suprised at what you have consider when choosing your wedding attire. Not only should you think about what to wear, you should also think about what not to wear for your ocean front wedding. The bright sun, sand, and salt water can take a toll on delicate fabrics like satin, organdy and silk.
Beach weddings are still popular and many wedding packages are still available to meet the wishes of brides. How about a ceremony with just the two of you against a sunset bronzed sky.
A no frills beach wedding can be just as romantic as it is cheap, but any type of wedding can get out of hand with costs. For the most part, beach weddings packages can be as inexpensive as $500….maybe less. Be aware that there are no frills with these type of wedding packages. But if you want something nice yet low-cost, this may be the way to go. If you really want a no-frills beach wedding you may not want to spend much on anything, but it may be wise to spend a little extra money on a professional photographer so your pictures will not be something you’ll put under the mattress.
The other “major” costs with a no-frills wedding may include your wedding attire and travel costs. Don’t splurge on a wedding dress in a no-frills beach wedding, unless you “have-to”. If you just need to buy a brand new $1800 wedding dress, then by all means, do it. I’m just saying it may be a little much for a small intimate wedding. If you are cheap like me, you may want to either borrow or rent a wedding dress. You can also look for the $99 deals at David’s Bridal. Men on the other hand are lucky, because all they have to do is rent their tux at somewhere like Men’s Wearhouse and then they are done.
The travel costs to your beach wedding location could make your beach wedding just as expensive as a traditional church wedding. Try to have your beach wedding near your honeymoon location in order to cut down on costs. Check to see if the hotel hosts beach weddings on the cheap for guests. You can also see if there is some nearby beach wedding planning service that will host it even cheaper. The obvious way to cut down on travel costs is to book it way in advance and go to a site like cheaptickets.com, priceline.com or bestfares.com.
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