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Beach Wedding Ideas

What could be better than a wedding at the beach?

Just remember that it's not all fun in the sun, and careful planning is required to successfull pull off a fun seaside ceremony.

Pros and Cons of Beach Weddings

The sand, the sun, the surf, (and the wind) - that make a beach wedding so special - can also present special problems for wedding planners.

To lessen the chance of an overheated or sunburned wedding party, late morning or late afternoon are usually the best times for beach ceremonies, with dusk probably one of the most romantic ways to complete the ceremony, accented by a beautiful sunset backdrop.

With local expert advice you can also schedule your ceremony when there is less chance of high tide and, in case of rain, also be sure to have have a "Plan B" ready to go so guests can enjoy a memorable beach wedding whatever the weather ...

Beach Wedding Ideas

Any theme that ties in with the sand and shore is perfect for beach weddings wherever they're located. Hawaiian themes are some of the more popular - including leis for bride, groom and guests - followed by a luau reception decorated with tiki torches and lots of orchids and hibiscus.

Caribbean themes are also much in favor including spicy island dishes with entertainment including steel drums and a reggae beat at the reception. Nautical more your style? It couldn't be easier, what with themed decorations widely marketed for summer parties or beach parties throughout the season.

More about beach weddings around the Web:

Around the Web, you can surf for more ideas on beach weddings at top sites with expert knowledge on planning & decorating, invitation how to's, wedding favor suggestions, as well as travel tips on combining a fun beach wedding with an exotic tropical honeymoon ...

Beach Bride Guide - The No. 1 location for ideas on planning, decorations, favors, finding the perfect location, including insider notes on Florida, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Callifornia, plus feature articles on beach wedding dresses, tropical honeymoons, with related resources.

The Inside Scoop on Beach Weddings: All the Best Beach Wedding Ideas - Like it says, with tons of info on the latest trends in beach weddings and receptions, popular venues, planning guides and checklists, related photos.

The Knot - Beach Wedding Basics - The experts show how to plan, decorate and pull off a memorable beach wedding with additional tips on wedding attire, reception ideas, locations.

Enjoy the Surf and Sun with Beach Wedding Ideas - An extensive guide to the topic with ideas for cakes, favors, venues, food and drink, tips on traditional Hawaiian or nautical theme weddings.

Create a Hawaii themed wedding anywhere - Great resources including guides to a lei exchange, Hawaiian themed candle unity ceremony, invitation ideas including an Hawaiian - English translator, photos and related resources.

Tips for Destination Weddings - Not specificaly geared to beach weddings, but great advice covering all the finer points of long-distance wedding planning including invitations, travel coordination and other helpful details, with related resources on popular locations & venues.

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