It's hard to beat a Florida wedding.

A sunset ceremony set beside the beach, a reception staged beside swaying palms, cooled by a soft summer breeze, or maybe just a small get together of family and friends to celebrate the joining to two hearts while basking in the warm glow of the Sunshine State, can be unforgettable.These are but a few of things you can look forward to when having a Florida wedding.

There is a host of locations for a Florida wedding, from the wild party atmosphere found in spring break-style environments like Daytona or Miami Beach, to the laid-back local scene in smaller locales like Cocoa Beach, or more resort-style retreats such as Marco Island. No matter where you decide to tie the knot, be sure that almost any Florida wedding spot is sure to provide a lovely backdrop for your event.

Many couples dream about getting married in Florida destinations. Florida beach weddings range from sand castles to Cinderella's castle.

For those getting married in Florida, the early bird cathces the worm, planning, early booking is essential to avoid disspointment.

• Daytona Beach
• Fort Lauderdale
• Fort Myers and Naples
• Jacksonville
• Kissimmee
• Miami
• Miami Beach - South Beach
• Orlando
• Port Canaveral
• Sarasota
• St Petersburg
• Tampa

CINDERELLA AND PRINCE CHARMING

If you really want to feel like a princess on your Florida Beach Wedding day then why not look into Orlando.You will be spoilt for choice at Disneyland. The bride can arrive in a vintage Rolls or opt for a Cinderella coach, pulled by a team of six ponies and even two footmen too!

Fantasy options include flying doves, private fireworks, trumpeters, harpists, bagpipers, butlers, and confetti cannons. or if beach fantasy is what youre after then why not get swept away on a Cruise Wedding, this is certainly a florida beach wedding with a difference!Onboard Ceremonies take place while on the cruise, and the service is the same as you would get if you were on dry land.

Castaway Weddings are held at the private island, Castaway Cay.

JUST ON THE BEACH

If your'e not into fantasies and prefer just the beach then you are spoilt for choice!

You'll find plenty of wedding options at all the major beach destinations. However, to avoid party crowds and hard-packed sands, your best choices are on the Gulf Coast near Tampa Bay.

Spread along a narrow, 3-mile stretch of the Pinellas Peninsula on the Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach straddles the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and tranquil Tampa Bay to the east, and it's soft white sands are perfect for sunset weddings.

Nearby Sanibel and Captiva islands offer the perfect tropical Florida beach wedding setting.

UNDER THE SEA

Feel like a mermaid and take a plunge into the ocean to say 'I do'.

If your'e not brave enough to say your vows while hooked to an oxygen tank while under water then why not try an under water themed reception at Jules' Undersea Lodge in Key Largo.

Featured on "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," this unusual honeymoon hotel has portholes looking out at sea life five-fathoms below the surface.

Planning a wedding in Florida isn't all fun and games. There are a few serious things to consider, not the least of which is the withering heat and hurricane season.

Make sure that you try to plan your wedding during cooler and calmer spring months if possible. If this isn't possible and you are forced to recite your nuptials during the summer months, consider having your ceremony and reception in the late afternoon or evening if it will be outdoors, or in an air-conditioned church or building.

Choosing a local wedding planner, disc jockey, florist, etc. can be to your advantage when having a Florida beach wedding , especially in smaller cities and towns.

Often the locals can offer better prices on their services and will be familiar with the environment in which they are working, including how to best plan for a beach wedding, how to photograph such a wedding, what flowers will work best, and how to gather a variety of beautiful local flowers at a reasonable price.

However, if you choose to do the planning yourself, it can still be to your advantage to work with local businesses to save yourself on expenses.

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