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Destination Weddings
No matter where you and your future groom are wed, your wedding will have the same meaning and give you the same new start to a beautiful beginning together, however destination weddings can add a little extra touch to the wedding of your dreams. ...
How To Have A Fairytale Wedding On A Sensible Budget
Congratulations! So now that you both have agreed to take the big step and get married – the excitement of a long and happy life together lays ahead for you both. So now comes the fun of planning the wedding, the big day, the main event! The most...
Second Marriage Wedding Dress and Etiquette
Just as with your first marriage, your second marriage is a new beginning with your fiance. So it makes sense that many of the traditional rituals and rules of etiquette apply. But which ones? There is no reason why you should not register for...
Wedding Ceremonies – Ideas for Non-Religious Ceremonies
Gone are the days when all wedding ceremonies were conducted in religious surroundings and required the blessing of God. Whilst the majority of people still opt for a traditional ceremony, more and more people are looking at new and innovative ways...
Your Wedding Flowers - What Are Your Choices?
Your wedding flowers usually tie to your wedding theme. When most of us envision wedding flowers we think of more of the traditional choices but there are literally thousands of flower choices that work very well for wedding bouquets, ceremonies,...
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Unique Beach Wedding Receptions
The most unique beach wedding reception ideas are sparked by
imagination not tradition. Never mind etiquette, tradition
and timelines. That information is outdated and stuffy. Do
what will make you and your guests happy. It is a time for
fun and celebration, not pomp and ceremony!
Long gone are the days of "assigned" seating arrangements
and cookie cutter reception programs. Everyone waiting to
be told what to do next. Yawn! Today, you can "have it your
way". No, I am not suggesting that "Burger King" host your
reception. But, you could, IF you wanted to! That's the
message.
To plan for your reception, you need first to know:
* What is your theme?
* What time of day you will be having your wedding ceremony?
* What type of atmosphere do you wish to create?
Answer those three questions and great beach wedding
reception ideas will follow.
Perhaps you will marry in a romantic sunrise ceremony
followed by a breakfast reception. How about an early
afternoon wedding followed by a beach barbeque? Plan fun
activities such as a sand castle building contest or a
volleyball game. Marry at sunset. Follow the ceremony with
a wine and cheese reception and dancing.
The size of your guest list and your budget will also help
to determine which path you take.
Buffet or food station receptions lend themselves very well
to informal beach weddings and are the most fun. They are
also cheaper! You can easily coordinate this type of
reception yourself and eliminate the added expense of a
caterer. Those special women in your family who love to cook
would be honored to assist with this project I'll bet. Heck,
knowing "Aunt Jo" and "Grandma", they will probably take
over and you won't have to worry about a thing!
Formal afternoon weddings will of course lead to the usual
"sit down" planned menus. Caterers will be necessary. The
advantage being that the whole affair will be tended to
without you lifting a finger...for a price. In order to cut
costs here, you will have to limit the menu and the guests.
So, if you have a large guest list and a limited budget,
avoid marrying late in the afternoon. Guests will be hungry
and expect the dinner reception. Instead, stick with a
breakfast, brunch or cocktail reception.
The wedding industry dictates that a reception should be
from three to five hours in length. Rubbish! A reception
should be as long as it takes for you and your guests to
enjoy each others company and have fun. It can last a
couple of hours or all day if you like.
Don't feel obligated to stretch the event out. Often, your
older guests tire easily and would like to leave before the
designated departure time anyway. If you are having a beach
side bash, consider a "come and go" atmosphere. Let people
know what time your departure will be so they can be there
to send you off.
As far as beach wedding reception ideas go, the rule of
thumb is - there is no rule of thumb! Break the mold. Do
something different, something fun, something memorable.
Whatever you and your guests will enjoy most, IS the perfect
beach wedding reception!
About the Author
Cindy English is the publisher of Beach-Wedding-Themes.com
where you will find ideas for beach wedding themes full of
fun, fantasy and romance. Discover new places to shop and
things to make at: http://www.beach-wedding-themes.com
email: beachwed@beach-wedding-themes.com
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