How To Plan a Beach Wedding

  • November 17, 2009
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The image of a beachside ceremony beneath the setting sun is enough to make even the most hardened heart go soft and mushy.

You Will Need

  • A guest list
  • A budget
  • Permits
  • Water bottles
  • Lemonade
  • Portable toilets
  • A sound system
  • Seashell or starfish decorations
  • A backup plan
  • Antique coolers (optional
  • Candy pebbles (optional)
  • Small pails (optional)

Step 1: Write guest list

Determine how many guests are coming to the ceremony. Let the guests know it is a beach wedding so they can plan accordingly.

Step 2: Determine budget

Determine the budget for the ceremony, and whether you want to use a public or a private beach, or rent a house on the beach.

Step 3: Obtain permits

Obtain the necessary permits and paperwork for the ceremony. If parking isn’t free, purchase parking for your guests.

Step 4: Keep guests comfortable

Keep your guests comfortable. Supply water bottles or lemonade. Rent deluxe portable toilets if the beach doesn’t have suitable restrooms.

Step 5: Arrange the layout

Arrange the guests in a semi-circle facing the bride and groom and use a sound system to be heard over the surf. Keep from standing right in front of the sun so the guests can see without being blinded.

Use beach-friendly seating, like antique coolers than won’t sink into the sand.

Step 6: Decorate the wedding

Decorate with seashell or starfish themes, but keep the decorating subtle. Utilize the natural beauty of the beach.

Fill small pails with candy pebbles for party favors.

Step 7: Have a backup plan

Check the weather forecast for the beach. Have a backup plan, such as a tent for shelter in case the weather is bad.

Did you know? According to a 2008 survey, the average cost of a wedding in the United States was $21,814.

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