| Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. If you | | | | Planning a wedding from a distance may seem |
| have decided to head to the beach for your | | | | extremely difficult. However, thanks to the |
| wedding, you aren't alone. Beaches are the most | | | | wonderful wedding coordinators that are available |
| popular location for outdoor weddings. | | | | at most beach resorts, you don't have to fret. |
| Holding your wedding ceremony and reception at | | | | Even if you are using such a coordinator, you will |
| the beach allows you to experience the beauty of | | | | still be in control of all the planning decisions for |
| the landscape and to enjoy a special experience | | | | your big day! |
| with your family and friends. | | | | The most important thing is to find a resort and |
| Some couples decide to have their wedding at a | | | | coordinator you can trust. When making an inquiry |
| local beach, but most beach weddings are | | | | at the resort, ask for references from other |
| destination weddings in an exotic locale. A | | | | brides who have held their wedding at the location |
| destination wedding might seem more expensive | | | | in the past. Contact the brides and ask questions |
| than a local wedding. However, it can usually be a | | | | to be sure they were satisfied. |
| cheaper option. The bride and groom (or their | | | | When planning a beach wedding, choose |
| families) pay for the normal wedding expenses - | | | | invitations, food, drinks, flowers and decorations |
| catering, cake, decorations, flowers, music and | | | | that incorporate the beach theme. Tropical colors |
| other vendors. However, wedding guests are | | | | such as bright pinks and vibrant greens are |
| normally responsible for their own travel costs. | | | | popular for decorations, as are soothing beach |
| Therefore, planning a small destination wedding | | | | colors such as blue, white and sand. |
| with your closest family and friends can actually | | | | Seashells and starfish are used quite a bit in beach |
| be less expensive than an elaborate wedding held | | | | wedding decorations, but you can also use surf |
| locally. | | | | boards, sailboats, anchors and other nautical ideas. |
| To help cut down on travel costs, plan you | | | | Remember when planning an outdoor wedding, |
| wedding in the off-season. Research and find out | | | | there is one thing that you can't control - the |
| the non-peak travel season for your destination | | | | weather. You should always have a quick backup |
| choice. At off peak times, airfare and hotel | | | | plan to take the wedding indoors (or at least |
| expenses can be half of what they normally are | | | | under a tent) if necessary. Tropical storms can |
| during peak season. | | | | rise up quickly, so it's best to be prepared. |