You’ll have to do a lot research on location for this one but then end it will be worth it. Whether you make it extravagant or elegant and simple a beach wedding will always feature a fresh, salty ocean breeze, crunchy white sand between your toes and heavenly tropical weather. The not so heavenly tropical weather is violent rain, winds and lightning so no matter how great a travel package might be offered, do not take off to a wedding location during its monsoon or storm season. Beach weddings are generally informal but arranging something a little more decorous is certainly not out of the question.
Although getting married on the beach generally doesn’t require as much planning, there are a few things you must not forget. How to handle refrigeration of certain foods, outdoor photography and how accessible the place is for your guests. Sending mapped directions with your invitation is important. Also don’t forget that if you’re on a public beach, you will meet the public. A crowd of complete strangers smiling and cheering at your happiness might appeal you, but if it doesn’t consider booking a private beach or moving the proceedings to somewhere more remote.
Colour schemes tend to be simplistic by the sea where white is the bride’s favourite colour, and looks great against the backdrop of blue ocean. You need not make all the outfits white either. Consider colours complementary to your scenery, sandy beige, pale turquoise and sky blue. The key to good aesthetics in any wedding is taking complete advantage of your surroundings. At a beach wedding have trailing garlands of seaweed, coral and shells. Think of starfish, fishing nets and anything that reminds you of the sea. Splash some colour around using tropical flowers and sea glass. Your table centrepieces could even be fishbowls with live fish!
A beach wedding can be a dream come true as you speak your vows into the zephyrs of the sea as the sun descends into the horizon and top it all off with champagne and dancing around a multi-coloured driftwood fire.