Inexpensive beach wedding ideas can come from anywhere. Beach weddings can be a cheap alternative because you don't need a lot of decorations with the ocean as a backdrop. You can even rent a vacation house for the wedding reception.
by Erica Adk
Beach weddings usually call for less formal wedding gowns. You can still go as formal as you want, but skip the train, which can drag in the sand. Also, since the ceremony is outside, don't buy a heavy hot gown.
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Skip high heels. They'll get caught in the sand with every step. Consider dressy sandals for yourself and the groom.
Having a sand ceremony is a popular trend. The bride and groom add sand to a large glass container to represent their union.
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Make sure that you get any necessary permits to marry at the beach. There should be adequate parking and restroom facilities nearby. Check out the sunrise/sunset tables and visit the site at the time of day you want to get married, especially for a sunset or sunrise ceremony where light may be blocked by sand dunes In summer, avoid the hottest times of the day.
Make sure that there is enough room for guests if you get married at high tide. If you're getting married at low tide, send someone to the site early with a rake. Seaweed looks gross and smells bad. It tends to build up on the more secluded beaches or after some rough waves. One final tip: Have an alternative location in case the weather is bad.
Erica is an ordained minister in Galveston, TX, specializing in weddings. She got her start while looking for a minister to officiate her own ...Get more articles and advice http://www.galawedding.net or if you're getting married in Galveston, Texas. Having writer's block writing your ceremony? Check out our new wedding ceremony generator!
