| Beach weddings are often very different from | | | | family. Also, since beach weddings do not have a |
| traditional church weddings and may not always follow | | | | standard attire, it is also a good idea to give the guests |
| traditional style wedding's etiquette. They are typically | | | | an indication of what the attire will be as some beach |
| focused on a comfortable, relaxed setting with usually | | | | weddings may be very informal allowing Hawaiian |
| a smaller guest list. However, planning a beach | | | | style shirts, shorts and flip flops, while others may |
| wedding may require additional thought to etiquette as | | | | require suits/pants. |
| different needs of guests need to be met. Traditional | | | | Given that beach weddings are often performed on |
| weddings may not require the extra thought that a | | | | the sand, it is appropriate to have a hard surfaced aisle |
| beach wedding may such as the weather, guests | | | | runner for guests, especially if elder guests are |
| walking on the sand, location of restrooms, and even | | | | attending. In the event that guests are able to go |
| hydration. | | | | shoe-less, there should also be specific location for |
| The bride and groom do have many different options | | | | guests to keep their shoes so they do not have to |
| when it comes to planning a beach wedding, whether | | | | worry about what to do with them. |
| the wedding is a destination wedding, a simple intimate | | | | The weather also plays an important role in planning an |
| wedding, or perhaps even a large formal wedding on | | | | outdoor wedding. It is very important to keep plenty of |
| the beach. If the wedding is a destination beach | | | | water available for the guests on a hot sunny day or |
| wedding, save the date cards should be mailed out at | | | | an alternative location if it were to rain. Before |
| least 4 months in advance in order to the guests to | | | | choosing the wedding location, it is a good idea to find |
| prepare for the trip. This will give the guests plenty of | | | | out about typical weather patterns in that area at |
| time for preparation of reserving the date of the | | | | various times of the year. However, since the weather |
| wedding, the time it may take to travel and even | | | | is unpredictable there may be a chance of a surprise |
| saving! If the bride and groom are looking to keep the | | | | shower or even storm. The only solution is to be |
| guest list small and informal, the invitation or save the | | | | flexible and have a back-up plan. There should always |
| date should be specific to the requested guests of the | | | | be an indoor location on hold just in case! |