How To Plan A Beach Wedding
A beach wedding is a romantic's dream. The sand, water and
sunshine make it such a peaceful location for a wedding. With
any outdoor wedding there comes many considerations. A beach
wedding also brings extra concerns because of the sand and
water. The following gives considerations that any couple should
make when planning a beach wedding to make sure that everything
goes off smoothly.
1. Weather. This is a typical concern for any outdoor wedding.
Beaches are windy, open spots, so there are more weather
concerns than if the wedding were to be held in a backyard.
Winds can get strong and therefore anything that could blow away
or tangle up in the wind should be avoided or secured. The sun
is also strong at the beach. Guests comfort should be
considered. Guests should be made aware so they can bring
sunscreen and dress appropriately. Shade should also be
provided. Rain is always a possibility, so the couple should
rent a tent just in case.
2. Special Beach Concerns. Beaches are made of sand. People
sitting in chairs sink into the sand. This means a couple should
rent a floor for the ceremony. The tide is another
consideration. The couple should know when the tide comes in and
how far, so they can plan the wedding in an area where they will
not be flooded out. Due to the windy, noisy nature of the beach
sound is another consideration. The couple should think about
having a sound system to broadcast their wedding so guests can
hear. If the beach does not have restrooms then the couple will
have to rent those as well. Another thing for the couple to
think about if using a public beach is that other people may be
around. It is important to not stage the wedding in a popular
spot. The rules of the beach must also be followed, so the
couple should check those out ahead of time.
These two points mention the major things couples often overlook
when planning a beach wedding. Of course the size of the guest
list may affect some of these considerations. Whether or not the
reception will also be at the beach may bring on more things to
think about as well. Beach weddings are romantic and they often
go smoothly. When couples really plan out the event a beach
wedding can make this magical day even better.