What is not to love about a beach wedding? They perfectly combine romance and fun. However, creating your dream wedding will require a lot of planning. Here are eight tips for planning tips for making your dream come true.
1- Start Planning as Soon as Possible
The first item on your list is the location of your wedding. Is your beach wedding going to be a destination wedding, or are you planning on exchanging vows on a local beach? Both options require planning.
Getting married at your favorite local beach while staying close to home may require permits. Destination beach weddings will require more intense planning. Depending on the time of year and location, weather can be a factor. Also, destination weddings require travel arrangements, hotel arrangements, passports, and more.
2- Give Your Guests Advanced Notice
Once you decide on the location, it is time to inform your guests. If you plan a destination wedding, send out save-the-date cards to tell your guests. Guests will need time to make travel arrangements and will appreciate knowing as soon as possible.
A local wedding will not require advance notice. However, guests appreciate save-the-date cards, especially for a summer wedding. Many people are busy with their summer vacation plans.
3- Enlist Help
Weddings are a lot of work. Enlist some help. Whether it is close friends and family or a professional wedding planner, do not do everything. A professional wedding planner will certainly be someone to rely on when planning a destination wedding. Friends and family can help run errands, stuff envelopes, check out locations, and food tastings.
4- Think About the Decor
There is no need to go crazy with the decor. The beach and the water will make for a beautiful backdrop. It may be windy on the beach. Do not use decorations that will blow away. Consider using local flowers and natural materials. At the most, use one contrast color that will stand out against the color of sand.
5- Consider Your Guests’ Comfort
You want your guests to be comfortable and welcome. However, it may be challenging at the beach. Send your guests directions before the wedding. Make sure there are plenty of signs pointing to parking and the beach. Seating should be as comfortable as possible. Consider providing flip-flops or having a place for guests to leave their shoes. Fill a basket with items your guests need, including sunscreen, fans, and water bottles.
6- Consider Your Wedding Dress
There is nothing wrong with wearing your dream dress, but keep your location in mind. Do you want a long train to become filled with sand? Do you want a full dress that will blow in the wind? Skip the expensive shoes.
7- Envision Your Hair
Wedding hair is second to the wedding dress. Do you want your hair blowing in the wind? Wedding hair can quickly become wild if let down. A simple updo will look soft and romantic while keeping your hair from getting blown around.
8- Have a Plan B
Regardless of how much planning, you can not control everything. Have a backup plan. After all, what matters is the fact you are getting married.