| Planning Your Beach Wedding | | | | Consider the time of day. For example, some beaches |
| Having a beach wedding can be a fairy tale come true | | | | are beautiful at sunset, but have glares or strange |
| for many brides, but planning one has its own unique | | | | odors at other times. In addition, if you are planning a |
| challenges as follows: | | | | wedding on a public beach then your wedding will be |
| Weather | | | | open to the public. This means that depending on the |
| Perhaps the most important factor in planning a beach | | | | time of day you plan your wedding, that sunbathers |
| wedding is Mother Nature. Check on weather trends | | | | may partake in watching you exchange your vows. If |
| once you've selected a beach such as times of the | | | | you find this offensive, consider a private beach. |
| year that are particularly dry or rainy. For an east | | | | Amenities |
| coast beach, avoiding hurricane season is a must | | | | Beach weddings may be tricky for guests with special |
| (June 1 through November 30). Consider renting a tent | | | | needs. Few beaches are wheelchair accessible. If you |
| or having a backup location in the event of bad | | | | have guests in wheelchairs, be sure to check |
| weather. | | | | accessibility. As far as amenities, be sure the beach |
| Tides | | | | has bathrooms available and that the facilities will be |
| Having your beach wedding as the tide is coming in | | | | open during your wedding. |
| may sound romantic, but can be problematic if the | | | | These are some considerations to take into account |
| waves are encroaching on your guests' toes. Plan | | | | when planning your beach wedding. This should not |
| your wedding along a portion of the beach that is not | | | | take away from your vision where everyone is |
| affected by the tides, or as the tide is going out. | | | | dressed in casual attire, listening to island music, eating |
| Bugs | | | | local food and drinking fruity cocktails. But, it never |
| Bugs may also be an issue. Plan appropriately if the | | | | hurts to secure a Plan B in the event of bad weather |
| beach is prone to mosquitoes or flies. | | | | or other potentially unexpected conditions. |
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