Many couples dream of proclaiming their love for each other by the beautiful shores of a beach in the Caribbean, Maldives, Hawaii or any other popular beach in the world. However, not all couples are made for beach weddings. Generally, you need to be fuss free and rather informal to make the most of a beach wedding.
Most beach weddings are held in summer simply because it is a happier time and everyone will be more carefree. The bride especially, will be free to wear a strapless or spaghetti strapped gown without having to worry about catching a chill. However, she is advised to choose slim, sleek and elegant wedding dresses that do not flow too much as this would be messy in the sand. Interestingly, some brides choose to walk barefoot on the beach in the wedding gown, yet manage to look resplendent as they blend in with the charming background. Others opt for flip flops that match the gown.
When it comes to flowers, a simple arrangement will look striking among the flower girls, bridesmaids and brides. Exotic tropical flowers, plumeria blooms, calla lilies and beach roses will make beautiful bouquets at the beach. The idea is to create a wonderful contrast between the chosen flowers and the beach in order to take wonderful photographs and wedding video that will be appreciated in years to come.
Most likely, not all of the couple's family and friends will be able to attend the wedding. However, they will be looking forward to a memento of the wedding. This is when beach wedding favors like sea shells, star fish or pearls will do well to serve as keepsake or decorative items that will remind those you wish to, of your wedding by the sea. You could also offer summer wedding favors in the form of children's sand buckets that are filled with Jordan almonds, hard candies or mints. Do not fill these buckets with chocolates as these will melt in the heat of your beach destination and will look unappetizing by the time you return to your country. Other common favors would be letter openers, bookmarks, candles, picture frames and coasters that feature a beach theme.
There are also amazing ideas for the wedding cake topper which naturally will have a beach theme. If the bride and groom love to fish, there is a topper showing the bride hooking in the groom using a fishing line. This humorous and attractive stopper is sure to be remembered in time to come. Other suggestions would be dolphins, starfish or shells that are placed on and around the cake.
Clearly, hosting a beach wedding is very different from organizing a typical church wedding in the city or even in a quiet village. When you are by the sea, you need to consider factors like the wind, sand, sun and rain which could either make or ruin your day. Brides in particular are advised to have their veils pinned on tightly in case the winds are too strong. Perhaps this is also why some brides choose not to have veils altogether. So, while beach weddings can be a dream come true, they also call for a lot of practical planning to ensure that your big day goes on smoothly and results in being a truly memorable one.
Most beach weddings are held in summer simply because it is a happier time and everyone will be more carefree. The bride especially, will be free to wear a strapless or spaghetti strapped gown without having to worry about catching a chill. However, she is advised to choose slim, sleek and elegant wedding dresses that do not flow too much as this would be messy in the sand. Interestingly, some brides choose to walk barefoot on the beach in the wedding gown, yet manage to look resplendent as they blend in with the charming background. Others opt for flip flops that match the gown.
When it comes to flowers, a simple arrangement will look striking among the flower girls, bridesmaids and brides. Exotic tropical flowers, plumeria blooms, calla lilies and beach roses will make beautiful bouquets at the beach. The idea is to create a wonderful contrast between the chosen flowers and the beach in order to take wonderful photographs and wedding video that will be appreciated in years to come.
Most likely, not all of the couple's family and friends will be able to attend the wedding. However, they will be looking forward to a memento of the wedding. This is when beach wedding favors like sea shells, star fish or pearls will do well to serve as keepsake or decorative items that will remind those you wish to, of your wedding by the sea. You could also offer summer wedding favors in the form of children's sand buckets that are filled with Jordan almonds, hard candies or mints. Do not fill these buckets with chocolates as these will melt in the heat of your beach destination and will look unappetizing by the time you return to your country. Other common favors would be letter openers, bookmarks, candles, picture frames and coasters that feature a beach theme.
There are also amazing ideas for the wedding cake topper which naturally will have a beach theme. If the bride and groom love to fish, there is a topper showing the bride hooking in the groom using a fishing line. This humorous and attractive stopper is sure to be remembered in time to come. Other suggestions would be dolphins, starfish or shells that are placed on and around the cake.
Clearly, hosting a beach wedding is very different from organizing a typical church wedding in the city or even in a quiet village. When you are by the sea, you need to consider factors like the wind, sand, sun and rain which could either make or ruin your day. Brides in particular are advised to have their veils pinned on tightly in case the winds are too strong. Perhaps this is also why some brides choose not to have veils altogether. So, while beach weddings can be a dream come true, they also call for a lot of practical planning to ensure that your big day goes on smoothly and results in being a truly memorable one.