When compared to traditional church weddings, getting married on the beach by nature is very informal. What that said, it would be very out of place for you to stand on that beautiful sandy beach with an 8 foot long train that’s been dragging in wet sand all day. What you need is a nice casual wardrobe that will compliment the perfect scenery you and your fiancé have carefully picked out.

But don’t think for a second that just because you are choosing to have you special day on a beautiful beach that the wedding can’t be as glamorous as one held in church! It’s just very important that you take the time and do homework to ensure you pick the right things to wear. But I’m here to help.

I suggest that you try an informal beach wedding gown. This would definitely look both elegant and classy. Take note that you don’t have to absolutely go overboard, cause after all that’s how all us girls get when it comes to getting married! Informal beach wedding gowns have many different designs and styles that you need to consider.

You could go for a halter or strapless top. You could also choose sleeves to cover your arms and/or provide warmth as it gets cold on beaches at night in certain times of the year. As long as the informal beach wedding gown flows well and is a reasonable length to protect against the sand/water you will be fine. Because informal beach wedding gowns are so casual, you really don’t need to worry about wearing a veil.

Season: Especially if you are marrying outside your local area, you will need to carefully consider the season you plan to hold your wedding. Travel and weather websites are great resources, and can even predict what percentage chance there is of rain on a certain day and time. Consider the time of day, as well. You and your guests don't want to be melting at high noon if you can help it. Also, take a look at the tides for that area and find out what they will be on the day and time you have in mind. You certainly don't want high tide if you've planned on having your wedding right next to the water's edge!

Even in paradise, rain falls. Accept that reality right now. It may drizzle, sprinkle, rain, or torrentially downpour on your chosen day. Always, always have a Plan B. For some, Plan B is to simply go on “beach time” and have a loose agenda planned for the day. This way, if there is an hour or two of unexpected moisture, the wedding can still take place once the skies have cleared. Others have enough canopy tents on hand to set up that a little rain doesn't hurt anything. For most, though, we highly recommend having a Plan B that involves an indoor location.

Florida Beach Weddings

Beach weddings held in Florida are becoming more and more popular. Florida's beaches span hundreds of miles of pure white sand on the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Choosing a beach wedding in Florida gives you many options. Not only can you have a tropical beach wedding, but a fantastic honeymoon as well. Florida is a "playground" of activities not only by the beach, but inland as well. Beach weddings in Florida are also very affordable. The Wedding Experience can provide a romantic beach wedding in some of these fantastic Florida beach locations:

Miami Beach Wedding
FT. Lauderdale
Tampa Bay
Key West
Port Canaveral

For more information on planning beach weddings, click here.

Hawaii Beach Weddings

Just imagine your wedding day along an exotic Hawaii beach! That can be a reality with the professionals at The Wedding Experience. Hawaii beach weddings are surprisingly affordable. We offer all-inclusive beach weddings in Hawaii that include everything from the wedding ceremony to photography and even your very own bride and groom lei! This is the best way to combine both a beach wedding and your honeymoon in such a romantic and beautiful beach wedding location in the world.

Beach Theme Weddings

There are many other beach theme weddings to choose from. Besides a Hawaii beach or Florida beach weddings, we can also provide a beach wedding in California, Caribbean beach weddings in St.Thomas, Tortola, Grand Caymans, and just about any other Caribbean island. From the initial beach wedding consultation to the honeymoon vacation, we look after every detail. Our services include flowers, photography, videography, receptions, gift registry, beach wedding invitations, favors, cakes, music, transportation, accommodations and much more to make your beach theme wedding a memorable experience.

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