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A beach wedding can be a fun, romantic, and also low cost theme for a wedding. Usually a beach wedding is more informal and easier to plan, but of course there will be some particular issues you will need to consider.
Location – If you are getting married abroad, then you can buy purpose built beach ceremony packages for most holiday retailers. If you are getting married in the UK, you will need to seek advice about the beaches in your area before you start planning the event. Most beaches do not require permits for small, informal celebrations, but if you are planning a big BBQ or any free standing structures like marquees you may need to get permission from the Local Authority and possibly pay a small cover charge. Find out the tide times, and also take into consideration that beaches are usually breezy, and please how warm the day is it can get quite chilly at night. If you are having a larger, more formal beach wedding then it may be a better idea to have the event at a shore side hotel, with an outdoor deck onto the beach. This could potentially be a lot more expensive though.
Service – You will need to check with your local registrar office wherever they are willing or able to carry out a service on a beach. Some may even specialize in beach weddings, and will be able to provide you with some helpful advice. You may need to have the service in the registrar's office and then relocate to the beach for the reception.
Decorations – You should think about renting some kind of canopy or shelter just in case of showers and or very hot sun, and this will also give your beach wedding a focus point. Think about how hiring some stand alone heaters and lighting for the evening and if you want to use candles then weatherproof hurricane candles would be a good, safe purchase. Use silk flowers to decorate, as real flowers may not stand up to the elements very well, and always make sure you pack up properly and take all of your rubbish and decorations away with you. Think about continuing your theme with decorations such as seashells, Hawaiian fabrics and even sand sculptures.
Food – A BBQ is an excellent idea for a beach wedding, but make sure you enlist the help of someone with some catering knowledge, as you will have some health and safety issues to take into account. It may be better to hire a professional caterer if you are worried about supplying food at remote locations, and they will be able to provide appropriate equipment including plates and cutlery.
Accessibility – Remember to think about the accessibility of the beach. Make sure there is adequate nearby parking for all your guests and take into account whether there are elderly or mobility impaired guests that may find it difficult to negotiate sand or pebbles. You could think about installing temporary walkways or platforms for the day, but you may need permission from the Local Authority for this.
Outfits, hair and makeup – beach weddings are more informal, and your outfit may depend on what the weather is doing. Make sure you have an outfit that can be adapted for both hot or cool days, and you may need to put sun cream on so do not opt for an expensive silk material as it will get ruined! Sun cream will also make it trickier to wear makeup, so opt for a casual, light style that can be easily touched up through the day. Keep your hair loose and tousled, so that it can withstand a strong breeze. Think about wearing a hat as well, especially if the weather is very sunny.
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