Beach Weddings

The glorious sun seems to join in wishing you all the best in your marital union as it sets behind when you exchange your vows. Nothing could be more romantic than a beach wedding. But setting aside romance and the picturesque view of the glistening turquoise ocean, there are several practical reasons why you should choose a beach wedding.

Beach weddings are perhaps the most casual of all weddings. Previously thought of as the wedding style of celebrities, weddings by the beach are currently a favorite of couples who are getting married in summer. When one regards it, beach weddings in essence epitomize romance, good weather, and fun especially when guests begin basking under the sun and lapping their feet on the water to the tune of a dance music.

Also imagine walking down the aisle with the sand between your toes and wearing a casual, yet elegant chiffon wedding dress. The beach is also the perfect destination where you and your guests can be themselves, walking barefooted on the sand and wearing a comfortable beach wedding attire such as a fabulous sundress.

Couples deciding to set their marriage in summer are in luck when it comes to beach wedding attire. That's because 75% of couture dresses are either strapless, in spaghetti straps, or sleeveless, which are all ultra chic to wear on a beach wedding.

Elaborate embroidery on heavy fabrics have no place on the beach. Instead, wear a dress in light fabric with floral prints or in pastel color that blends well with the humid weather and light enough so as not to soak you in sweat. Having makeup smearing all over your face due to sweat has got to be the biggest wedding catastrophe for anyone.

Beach Wedding Ideas

Beach weddings, for one are cost-effective. The cost difference of formal and beach wedding attire is savings enough for you and your guests. In addition, most guests would probably be too waistline-conscious so you can avoid heavy meals and go cocktail-style in your menu. Treat your guests to a bevy of barbeques and mouth-watering seafood dishes not normally consumed on ordinary days.

Serving fresh fruit juices and tropical-colored martini as your featured drinks blends well with a tropical theme. Let your guests indulge themselves in fresh fruits that are in season such as watermelon and cherries, or fresh vegetables to serve as green salad.

A beach wedding setting also doesn't require many embellishments – the scenic view of turquoise blue waters of the ocean should suffice to fill everyone's senses. All that needs to be done is enhance what is in offer in nature by simply decorating the bridal arch with organic flowers and plain-colored bows.

You can use fish or shell inspired logos for your beach wedding invitations to give the invitees a perfect idea of the wedding's theme. Incorporate the elements of the beach into your wedding invitations by using shells, scrolls, or message in a bottle containing the couple's names, date, venue of the wedding, and other essential information the guests ought to know.

Couples who desire a Caribbean beach wedding can set a particular venue as site for the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon – this is totally a money-saver since some resort owners willingly render discounts to newlyweds. This also allows you to save on decorations by using the existing decors in resorts, and maybe just add a few personal touches such as color you've chosen for the theme.

Breaking From The Conventions

Beach weddings are perfect alternatives for second-marriages. Couples who have "been there, done that", want to break away from traditional marriages and opt for idyllic, romantic settings most likely prefer the beach.

If you are a couple planning to get married on a beach or destination island, don't make second thoughts – you'll enjoy the experience and romance.