While it may be a tad too late to plan a wedding for this summer, you can start planning ahead for next year - or if you live in the tropics like we do, you can plan a beach wedding any time of the year. Of course, now that you have that in mind, there are some nitty gritties you need to figure out.
My husband-to-be and I are beach bums, so we decided to have a beach wedding. Where do we go from here?Start identifying the various locations that are by the beach that also have backup areas in case of bad weather.
Ask yourself if you would like an overseas island beach wedding and if so which continent in the world would you like to get married, and always make sure to check if the wedding date you want to get married in is not during the wet season or else your wedding will be rained in.
Make sure there are also good sources of contacts for various services such as flowers, entertainment, catering etc... Available in the country as planning an overseas wedding can be really stressful. Maybe hiring a good wedding planner would be a good way to go but do make sure you do your research on their background and experience as well.
I'm having a beach wedding and I don't want to be overly casual. What should I think about when I want to get my dress made? beach weddings are usually on sand therefore you want a dress that you can easily move around in and it can also be very windy therefore a shorter veil has to be considered or rather a no veil would be better for beach weddings. A light and elegant dress in chiffon would be a lovely choice as chiffon has a lot of fluidity and when it catches the wind it will be really beautiful.
What footwear should I wear? walking on sand with your stilettos can be a difficult feat therefore I would recommend flats or flip flops with crystals on them to give them a little bit of bling.
What are some things I should consider when it comes to beach weddings that usually slip people's minds? Beach weddings can be tricky in terms of the weather as they are usually held outdoors the weather can be very unpredictable check the weather 2 days before the wedding and if chances of a thunderstorm in high then make contingency plans to move the wedding indoors.
direction of the sun- weddings outdoor are hot and can be very glaring, make sure during your wedding rehearsal check on which direction the sun if shining during the time of your wedding ceremony as you do not want to be facing the sun while exchanging your vows , all your photos will end up with your eyes closed.
Pack wet wipes- as mentioned before it can be really hot wet wipes can cool you and your groom down. Remember sun lotion- make sure you put on some sun lotion or else you would end up sun burnt and that goes for your bridal party.
For hair dos- try not to let your hair down for outdoor/beach weddings, it can be windy and you do not want your hair flying everywhere during your vows and you can end up with a flat fly away hair do and it will not be very attractive.
Also wear water proof makeup- as beach weddings are hot you will sweat and water proof makeup will not allow your makeup to “melt” away and leave you with ugly streaks of makeup on your face.
What do I tell my guests to wear? I always love hues of lights blue or all white for beach wedding or sand color can be really nice to have everyone where one color tone, its great for photos. Attire should be light and breezy or it can say “ Garden Chic” or “beach chic” or “linens and sun dresses” never use the word “casual” some friends may end up in flip flops and shorts. Ladies should come in short sun dresses and hats and the men should come in a smart shirt and long slacks” as it is hot for your guests as much as it is for you, you should not tell your guests to come in “formal or black tie” as they will be roasting in the sun and they will not enjoy your wedding.
