Getting married on the beach!?

Question

I'm getting married at St. Andrews in FL. Any good ideas for the ceremony, or ideas about a reception? Should I hire a coordinator?

Answer 1

Wear sandals or flip flops otherwise your feet will sink in the sand!  

Answer 2

Friend of mine just got married at a mountain retreat center.  Didn't use a coordinator but it did take some effort on their part.  They planned for most people to spend several days at this retreat and had their service on a Friday.  Everyone was casual dress (groom and bride too).  The event was very relaxing and my friend said he looked at it as a "party that happened to include a wedding".  Out of all the weddings I've been to, this was definitely one of the most enjoyable (other than mine of course....in case my wife is checking up on my answers :D).

I guess you'll need to coordinate the following (either yourself or through a coordinator):

- License

- Beach access (not sure if you have to get a permit for a gathering)

- Parking - Can people park nearby or will they need shuttled in

- Sun screen - make sure guests aren't in the sun too long (may want tents for older folks susceptible to heat)

- Lodging arrangements if a multi-day event (or even for those coming from out of town)

- Reception location - if the beach, will people have seats/tables to eat at, wedding cake, gift table, DJ for dancing, etc...

- Catering - if you are including food

Answer 3

I live in Florida also- and I am also having a beach wedding- at St. George Island, Fl- I would just say something kind of casual- you know.. nothing to fancy- pastel colors, you know.. beachy.lol

Answer 4

Yes, hire a coordinator it will make it alot easier on you!  

Answer 5

Just make sure you don't get married between June and November. Nothing messes up a nice beach wedding more than a tropical storm or hurricane!

As far as coordinators, if you don't know what to do for a ceremony or reception, then yes. I recommend you hire a coordinator.  

Answer 6

have the ceremony at dusk and get your guests to carry paper lanterns and have then lined up as a path down to the beach. Have the actual ceremony on the cliff top and then go down onto the sand for photos, champagne, throwing grooms men in the water.  

Answer 7

If you are having the wedding at a resort, they should have a coordinator on hand.

If not and you are not from the area, yes...hire someone who can do the leg work for you.

As for ideas, what about a sand ceremony?

http://www.officiantguy.com/sandceremony...