| A sandy beach, the sound of waves, the smell of | | | | planning a beach wedding. Some beaches place |
| fresh air and a gentle breeze blowing through | | | | their parking a large distance from the beach |
| your hair. Although romantic and memorable, | | | | itself. If you are having elderly couples, young |
| there are details to pay attention to if you are | | | | children or individuals who have limited mobility, |
| planning a beach wedding. | | | | you may want to rent golf carts and have |
| Before choosing a specific location for your beach | | | | "ushers" drive the guests down to the beach. |
| wedding, check weather climates for the date | | | | Portable restrooms are another good idea for |
| you want to get married on. It would be more | | | | your guests if there is not a close restroom |
| than a memorable wedding if you reserved your | | | | location near your wedding site. |
| wedding date for hurricane season! | | | | As is with anything, have a backup plan when |
| When you decide on your beach wedding location, | | | | planning your beach wedding. Rain and winds can |
| check whether it is a public or private beach. | | | | play havoc on a beach wedding and upset the |
| There may be limitations for either when holding | | | | entire ceremony. So, find a nearby building that |
| weddings and receptions on the premises. Be sure | | | | can be rented, church or hotel. Usually if you are |
| to ask a county or city clerk if there are any | | | | planning a wedding on a resort beach, they will |
| permits needed for your wedding and apply for | | | | have a party room, specifically designated for |
| them several months ahead of time. | | | | weddings and receptions. |
| Think ahead when planning a beach wedding. For | | | | If you are planning a reception for your beach |
| instance, sitting chairs directly on the sand is not a | | | | wedding, use these ideas to create lasting |
| good idea, because they will eventually start to | | | | decoration memories. Buy pail and shovel sets |
| sink. Instead, consider renting special flooring to | | | | from a local toy department. You can find these |
| place the chairs on. Also consider renting canopies | | | | very cheap and usually will come as sets. Fill them |
| to shelter any wind hazards that may come up | | | | with bright flowers, fruit or candy. Buy candles |
| suddenly, providing umbrellas to shade your | | | | with embedded sea shells already molded into |
| guests, if having a day wedding, and offer bottled | | | | them and set them on a dish, surrounded by |
| water if the temperatures are hot. | | | | sand. Another great idea is buying different |
| Be sure to let guests know what to wear to | | | | shaped bottles. Fill with colored sand and stick |
| your beach wedding. Depending on the weather, | | | | tapered candles from the tops. |
| you may consider having them dress casually to | | | | By using common sense and planning ahead, you |
| keep them comfortable in the midst of the hot | | | | can create a beautiful, lasting memory that will |
| sun and suggest them bringing jackets in case a | | | | give you and your new husband a new start to a |
| chill is in the air at night. | | | | lifetime of happiness. |
| Parking is another consideration to take in when | | | | |