An oceanfront wedding can be a gorgeous setting for a ceremony and reception, whether you’re getting married during the day or after the sun goes down. If you want to plan the perfect beach wedding, consider using some of these ideas for your special day:
The Décor and Favors
Beach themed weddings have become incredibly popular, especially because so many people decide on destination weddings. It’s easy to find beach wedding décor online such as seashell shaped candles, starfish place card holders, outdoor lanterns, and much more. A white tent makes an ideal shelter from wind or rain, and you can place tropical flowers leading up the pathway to the door for a festive touch, or twinkling mini lights on the canopy. If you are using candles on your reception tables or inside the tent, ensure that you buy wind proof candles, as you don’t want a strong breeze to put out your ambiance.
You can give your guests a token of your day that fits with the oceanfront wedding theme. Browse online wedding favor stores for everything from personalized beach bags to silk leis in your wedding colors.
The Wedding Attire
Oceanfront weddings usually mean a more casual dress code for guests. While you don’t have to wear Bermuda shorts and tank tops (but you can if you want to!) if you want something a little more elegant, most couples wear bare feet or sandals, and the bride often wears a shorter white dress or more casual outfit than she would for a traditional ceremony. Make sure you let your guests know if they should wear tropical themed clothing, or if the dress code will be more formal.
Other Things To Remember For A Beach Wedding
Make sure you have a plan B. Even if the weather is supposed to be hot and sunny on the day of your wedding, have a backup venue where you can relocate to if things get windy or rainy. You should also have wooden platforms leading to entrance ways or exits – navigating the sand in heels is difficult enough for guests who are mobile, but even worse for elderly or wheelchair-bound guests.
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