Beach Wedding Vacations
Some couples elect to have beach wedding vacations and include their wedding ceremony as part of an extended vacation for family and friends. Putting together a wedding and a vacation at the same time can be difficulty, but with proper planning, a relaxing beach wedding vacation can be achieved.
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Choosing a Destination
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The right destination is an important element of planning your beach wedding. There is more to choosing a destination than finding a pretty beach. Look into the weather patterns in the area. Just because you are heading to the beach doesn't mean you are necessarily going to be handed excellent weather. Make sure the area you're looking into doesn't have heavy rain patterns during the season, or isn't in hurricane season. Also look into how easy your destination is to access for guests. Don't choose a location that is too expensive or difficult for your guests and family to travel to.
Accommodations
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Once you have selected a location, find accommodations for your beach wedding vacation. Look into accommodations that can act as a home base for your wedding party and guests. This can either be a large vacation house or a hotel. Many hotels will offer special beach wedding accommodations, including wedding planners and packages for the wedding and the reception. Your accommodations should be able to house everyone during the wedding and the whole vacation time.
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Planning the Ceremony
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Planning a beach ceremony can be difficult, because most brides can't plan their destination weddings in person. Contact a local wedding planner who can help take care of all of the details in the absence of the bride and groom. Many hotels will offer this service, and many beach areas have planners who specialize in beach wedding vacations. Research what the marriage license requirements are in the state or country in which you are getting married. Find out if you need any special permits to get married. Many wedding consultants can help with that and arrange to have someone preside over your ceremony.
Planning a Reception
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While beach ceremonies are usually simple, many receptions require more effort to pull off. A wedding planner will also come in handy for the reception. Contact a hotel near the beach to host a beach wedding reception. Because your decorations, music, food and entertainment probably won't be ordered in person, look into hotels that have specific destination wedding packages. These packages can be helpful in making sure your food, cake and music are all quality. Arrive a few days before the wedding so you can meet with your venue and go over specifics. Many beach hotels and reception sites are used to dealing with destination weddings and are able to make last-minute changes.
Having a Back-Up Plan
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Have a back-up plan in case bad weather occurs. See if there is a banquet hall or covered patio the wedding can be moved to last minute. Many hotels and beachside venues offer these in case of weather issues.
Vacation Activities
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Plan the vacation portion of your wedding, too. Plan for larger groups, and pick an area where there are things to do besides sitting on the beach. Many families, especially those with kids, will enjoy having multiple activities in which to partake. Plan one large group activity, whether it's visiting a water park, going on a boat tour, or horseback riding.
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