Any ideas on planning a beach wedding?
Posted by admin | Under Beach Wedding Ideas Tuesday Mar 9, 2010I want to plan a beach wedding and not hire a wedding package because of restrictions. I am having the wedding in North East Fl. Also how do I go about having it on the beach.
Well, firstly, make sure the place you are going to have the wedding is on high ground, then maybe you could get some close family members or friends who cook well to help you or easily you could get a wedding caterer to cater food for your guests to eat. Then, the deco of the wedding avenue, you could decorate yourself, i personally like white so each chair in the wedding avenue will be tied with white silky ribbon and i will also hang a sliver or gold balloon behind the chairs.
I will also advise all my guest that the dress code for the wedding will be smart casual.
Then lastly, i will dress myself up in white bikini wrapped a white sarong.
Hope my advise helps, wish you and your husband happiness forever. 
ask one of your family members to help with the planning and brainstorm ideas
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Just make sure its well before high tide and it should be fine.
-NmD!
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Well, firstly, make sure the place you are going to have the wedding is on high ground, then maybe you could get some close family members or friends who cook well to help you or easily you could get a wedding caterer to cater food for your guests to eat. Then, the deco of the wedding avenue, you could decorate yourself, i personally like white so each chair in the wedding avenue will be tied with white silky ribbon and i will also hang a sliver or gold balloon behind the chairs.
I will also advise all my guest that the dress code for the wedding will be smart casual.
Then lastly, i will dress myself up in white bikini wrapped a white sarong.
Hope my advise helps, wish you and your husband happiness forever.
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http://www.beachweddings.org/florida_beach_weddings.htm
http://www.floridaweddingservices.com
http://www.beachweddings.org
http://www.floridaweddingservices.com/beach-weddings-package.htm
http://www.berry-counseling.com/florida_beach_wedding.htm
Jax, here are some practical thoughts. Outside weddings usually require some kind of sound system if there are to be any guests…it’s pretty difficult to hear what is being said otherwise. Also, if you are going to have people dress up, either give them something to walk on or make it a very short walk from pavement to seats. Think about where the sun will be shining when the ceremony is taking place…in whose eyes, audience or bride and groom or minister? Music, if you’re planning any, may also need an audio system. So too for singers. You may have problems with strangers hanging around, some of whom may make problems. This shouldn’t happen if you do it the right place. Parking might be a problem, again depending on how many people are attending. Are you planning on serving food ro drinks at the wedding site? No electricity available…usually. Any problems with lack of refrigeration? Anybody handicapped, cane, crutches, wheelchair? Tough operating in the sand. If the wedding is to be informal (clothing wise) that solves a lot of problems. Wind will probably be the biggest problem, that and background noise. Having said all that, I’ve performed a few outdoors weddings and they generally are a lot of fun. So enjoy.
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You probably already have seen this or heard about, but I saw on TV it was a Beach wedding and they had the white tulle on poles to make a canopy, with greenery, few flowers. I think it was late afternoon, had the tiki torches. Then at the reception, they had starfish with the place cards attaches, lots of shells, and beachy stuff. Real cute idea. You can buy those starfish at any souvenier shop. The men also had little small conch shells with a little flower as their boutineres (sp?)…..Good luck….
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Hawaiian kind it would be so romantic,
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sounds nice make sure the weather is nice your wedding might be in the public eye because it is a big pace for tourism like i went to Hawaii once and i saw like i don’t know 12 weddings going on in a week
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you could have bathing sute as your bress!!!!!
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The first thing you need to do is check with the County or City/parks department or whoever it is that handles the beaches in Florida and see what restrictions they have. Some will provide a gazebo to stand under while taking your vows and some have a long list of do’s and don’ts. They probably have a checklist that would be very helpful in planning your day.
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FYI: Buy plenty of citronella candles and tiki torches or else your guests will be bug bitten.
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I had my wedding on the beach in Key West. I guess it depends if you want to be married by a priest or not. When I got married…I just hired someone to take care of the details sorta like a package but it was customized to what I wanted. My advise to you is to look for a wedding planner in the area where you are going to get married they will have all of the info and connections to make your wedding happen.
We had our wedding at sunset and it was amazing. Pictures were phenomenal. Just be prepared for bad weather as it rained all day up until the time we got married.
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When planning for a wedding, personalization is best. You can add all the little things you want but there are wedding planning books you can find at many book stores, or even wal mart. They will take you through the planning process step by step.
As for the "How to" on getting your family and ceremony onto the shore line, you are best off looking into city codes and asking the beach that you are looking forward too specifically. There can be many different laws concerning public areas, but it is easy to deal with when they tell you what you need to do. It may be as simple as renting the space or giving a heads up.
If you are thinking about a highly visited area it will be a lot simpler to rethink the whole location. You also may want to think about alternatives like a boat wedding.
Hope all goes well and congrats!
–JC
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Why not check out restaurants on the beach that have an
outdoor porch/area ? They already have a business
license, alcohol license, etc., and if you had the wedding
early in the afternoon, they wouldn’t be as busy, and would
probably appreciate the opportunity to sell alcohol, food, etc.
That way, you’d have access to restrooms, with the beach
in the background, etc., with no sand in your guests’ shoes,
etc.
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indian beach is the best for you merrage programe
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well you want it not to be windy or say hello nightmare and good bye fantasy wedding! and that well no one intrudes it
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nude beach wedding
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its messy. windy, sunny, hot, sandy, dirty. but if you want to just make sure its clean and that everyone is comfortable being at the beach
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We live on Florida’s west coast, and have seen many a beach wedding party taking pictures in St. Petersburg. I would plan the wedding early enough to be able to take pictures at dusk, or what my brother-in-law (who is a professional photographer for Getty Images) calls "the sweet light". Everyone’s skin tone looks amazing in this light; Raquel Welch just did an Allure mag interview stating she always preferred to be shot in this light because it made her look her best. It may seem like a small thing, but when you look at these photos for years to come, you’ll think back to ol’ Scouseryank and say, "Man, she was SO right about this!"
Also, we had our wedding on a Friday so that our out-of-town guests could have the entire weekend to relax and enjoy themselves, rather than have a rushed brunch on Sunday and hop a plane that night to get back for work by Monday morning. Living in FLA makes this an even bigger deal, since many people view this as the vacation state. Give your guests some breathing room between arrival and departure (if you haven’t already set a date, that is). Ask around for anyone else that has had beach weddings (shouldn’t be hard living where you are) and gather as much info as you can- do’s and don’ts, things they wish they would have (or wouldn’t have) done, etc. Take notes- actual notes- because with all the hoopla, you’re likely to forget. Congrats and try to have fun- don’t let the drama make you and your fiancee crazy!
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Raquel Welch in "the sweet light" she prefers for photos http://pic13.picturetrail.com/VOL466/2215652/5196648/78530761.jpg
Check out this resource: http://beachbrideguide.com/
to plan a beach wedding you must first plan out how you want the wedding then work on who you want at the wedding then when you have everything planned send out your invites and get ready for the wedding….
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Be prepared for rain. Therefore have a tent with those optional covering things on the side in the slight probability that it does. Even flooring is a must. Keep wedding far enough from the water. Do not wear any crazy heels or long train. Prompt guests on appropriate attire for beach wedding can be formal or casual.
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well:you’d can plan an nice &warm outdoor program like
having a simple"8peace Orchistra playing the wedding March "
then after words hire Catering Service for Reciption for your Guests!
Goodluck & God Bless
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Make sure there’s nice weather, not too much wind or rain! Perhaps you would like it if there is a theme!
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you may need to contact your town to have them give you a permit to do this.
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I got married on Naples beach in ‘03. I suggest having it at a hotel that is right on the beach. This way there is plenty of parking, maybe even valet, for guests. The hotel’s event staff will take care of most of the details like chairs and beach permits. You can then hold the reception inside the hotel. Very convenient for out of town guests. My only mistake…..it’s friggin hot in May!
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I have a great idea for invitations. A friend of mine sent out a "message in a bottle" for her beach wedding. She got the bottles at michaels crafts store, put only 1 1/2 inches of sand, and the message aka wedding invite. It only cost $2.50 per invitation to mail..not bad!
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Well, I just can’t help it, I have to say it, two words, LOW TIDE.
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http://www.beachwedding.org
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My wedding was on Jupiter Island, Florida at Blowing Rocks beach at a place called "The Nature Conservancy." We planned it in a few days and it went great. Oh, and we found out you’re supposed to "reserve" the beach for $100 but we didnt, so the park ranger let us get married for free. LOL. There was actually another wedding scheduled that afternoon but we went farther down the dune, so far we wouldn’t see or hear the other party.
I suggest you choose a dress that’s short enough not to drag the ground, and wear thick heels or go barefoot. The other bride on my wedding day wore stilettos, what a moron. Oh and my huby and I wore sunglasses, it was too bright. Also the waves are so loud you don’t really need music, but one of our guests carried a boombox blasting classical music, that was a nice touch.
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http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/florida/preserves/art5522.html
HAVE A BACK UP PLAN!!!!
make sure you are able to change things at the last minute since you are dealing with weather.
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The last time I went to a wedding at Atlantic Beach, no one bothered to check the tide tables and the very brief ceremony ended up being in someone’s back yard, I recommend checking the tide tables and secure a spot well above the high water mark
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I threw together a beach wedding in 8 days when I had already had an entire fall themed wedding planned. I found these shells that were strung together with some fake pearls and we used those to line the isle, we wore flip flops (i decorated mine) but had them off during the actual ceremony. It was both mine and my husband’s 2nd wedding and we both have 1 child from the previous, so as a symbol of the joining family, we each poured a different colored sand into a large glass jar, it is really beautiful, and you can do it just you and your husband. We kept it very simple and inexpensive, like I said, 8 days and we were moving at the same time. I used stargazers I think they were called for my bouquet and the men wore khaki pants and blue button up shirts and my husband wore a light green button up shirt, my daughter wore a blue sundress. For favors we handed out small Terra cotta pots with some soil and seeds in a baggy with a tag tied on with ribbon that said
plant these seeds and when they bloom, remember the love shared between the bride and groom. I glued small shells onto the tops of the bubbles, I had large vases and filled them with large shells and then put water and floating Hawaiian flower candles in them. It all was beautiful, hope this help. Best Wishes!
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Do not have it during hurricane season or during a wind storm
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here’s a listing for ministers in N. Florida – they should be of help!
http://www.weddingministers.com/Listings.php?location=North+Florida and this is a "how to" guide http://www.4321.co.il/florida/ and this site has great & affordable dresses: http://www.sensuousbride.com/ Check with the county clerk’s office as to what the legalities are too.
I did a vow renewal in Hawaii many years ago – I used a local minister/wedding planner to help – he was affordable and very good. He and another gentleman and my hubby took the pics, we had a small cake, etc. – very intimate and just what we wanted. Good luck & be happy!
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Money is very powerful. You can arrange this by spending money. But it is good idea. Go ahead…God bless you.
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Alot of posts so I didn’t read them all. My dream wedding as a little girl was a beach wedding. I didn’t get it of course cuz of pushy moms.
Anyway…sarongs would be so cute or even have the bridesmaids wear capris and a satin tank top to match your colors. I think simple flowers on a beach would be pretty and wildflowers at that. My friend recently married on a beach and they used tiki torches to make the aisle.
Check this website..farmersalmanac.com Some may think its stupid but I live in Maine and used to work where they make them and we Mainers live by the farmers almanac. Use this to pick your date or rent a tent to have just in case it is going to rain. In florida well of course I would not plan it to be in rainy months where it rains at 4pm on cue LOL everyday. There are so many neat things to do for a beach wedding. Have fun!! LOL I am jealous.
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You might want to look into finding a catering hall with a beach that way you can have the beach setting for the ceremony and your guests can celebrate in the comfort of a hall. If not, you could always order a tent and have the ceremony on the grass near the beach.
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Don’t do it.
That will be the day when the wind is blowing fiercly… and your bridesmaids will curse you.
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I got married in a watch tower on Amelia Island. We had a very small group and then a party at the Plantation afterwards.
I think the simpler you keep it the more beautiful it is. If it is in the evening, consider having torches in the sand surrounding the "altar" area, which can be as simple as renting some potted plants and placing them as a backdrop.
If you are having a ceremony on the beach, you will have to check with the parks department especially if you plan on having a bunch of people there. You might need an event permit.
I used a friend who was a notary public to officiate the ceremony as they are legally able to marry people.
If it’s summer in Florida- flowers wilt in the heat so don’t plan on having a bunch of expensive delicate petals. Talk to a florist about something hearty that will survive an hour or two of 95 degree heat.
Find someone who will play some music for you live or have someone set up outdoor speakers and creat a cd with the music you want to have as background for the ceremony.
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I Dont Know But Thats Going To Be Nice
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i wouldnt wear heels real hard to walk and id look out for frisbees
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don’t were heels if you are having the ceremony on the sand if its at night on the Beach candle light is very elegant
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Flordia has a big loooong rainy season, so you’ll need to go to wunderground.com to check out the weather. you don’t want to have to deal with rain. realize it will be humid, so I’d go with a fondant icing (not as tasty but it will hold it’s shape more than a whipped icing) for a cake. are you having a big wedding?? what time of day will it be? you’ll need to look into renting some chairs…you should get online and make some phone calls. also, it could be hot-so don’t wear too much perfume or hairspray. I’d have your hair up in a pretty, casual updo. I’d also look into some cute sandals since you’ll be on the beach–or just go barefoot! You might want a dress that doesn’t drag behind you, unless you don’t mind the sand. Just remember-you’ll want to keep it as casual as possible. a beach wedding puts you at the mercy of the elements, and more than anything else, you’ll need to be flexible
Have fun!
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I don’t know about all that but what I think would be perfect for invitations are those message in a bottle ones. Thay have them on the net and some sites are alot cheaper than others, they would be soooo perfaect for a beach wedding they make me wish I could get married on a beach! lol
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well when planning your wedding make sure its not too windy so that the cups and stuff don’t go flying away…
have a white arch with pink roses or any kind of flower on the arch,
have some nice white chairs on each side of the aisle, and make sure you look nice, because remember its you wedding too.
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my source was me =]
Wear swim suit for wedding and jump in the sea.
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One thing to watch out for: WIND. There’s usually always a breeze blowing on the beach, but it tends to pick up as the sun goes down (at least it does here on the west coast). Once you’ve selected your beach, go there at a few different times of day to get an idea of what the wind might be like. There’s nothing like having a wedding ruined by blowing sand and/or a strong wind that picks up your gown and does not-so-wonderful things with your veil.
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First, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. My only comment is be realistic about your footwear in the sand. My son and his wife were married on a beach in Mexico, wearing a white dress and suit, but barefoot or wearing beachy sandals. We thought it was cool, but everyone would not be comfortable with that.
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personal experience