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25	Error Duplicate ID icon-pinterest. On line 608, column 28 facebook"> <svg viewBox="0 6 56.693 48.5" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M40.43 21.74h-7.645v-5.015c0-1.883 1.248-2.322 2.127-2.322h5.395V6.125l-7.43-.03c-8.248 0-10.125 6.175-10.125 10.126v5.52h-4.77v8.53h4.77v24.136h10.033V30.27h6.77l.875-8.53z"/></svg> </symbol> <symbol id="icon-pinterest"> <svg
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27	Error Duplicate ID icon-tiktok. On line 610, column 25 interest"> <svg viewBox="10 8 11 15" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M10 13.048c0 1.39.505 2.626 1.588 3.087.177.075.337.002.388-.203.036-.14.12-.5.158-.648.052-.203.032-.274-.11-.45-.313-.384-.513-.88-.513-1.585 0-2.046 1.47-3.87 3.82-3.87 2.08 0 3.228 1.322 3.228 3.092 0 2.33-.99 4.297-2.458 4.297-.81 0-1.42-.7-1.225-1.557.233-1.023.684-2.128.684-2.867 0-.66-.34-1.213-1.047-1.213-.83 0-1.496.894-1.496 2.09 0 .764.248 1.28.248 1.28l-.998 4.403c-.296 1.307-.044 2.91-.023 3.07.013.097.13.12.184.047.076-.104 1.063-1.375 1.4-2.644.094-.36.545-2.22.545-2.22.27.534 1.056 1.006 1.894 1.006 2.49 0 4.183-2.368 4.183-5.538 0-2.4-1.948-4.63-4.908-4.63C11.858 8 10 10.75 10 13.046z"/></svg> </symbol> <symbol id="icon-tiktok"> <svg
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If you’re envisioning sunny skies, a saltwater-tinged breeze, and sand under your feet, you have your answer—your ideal big day should unfold on the beach. Whether it happens close to home on a private lake or by a crystal clear ocean in a <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/100-best-honeymoon-destinations" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">tropical destination</a>, thousands of miles away, a beach wedding will give you and your guests <em>plenty</em> to be excited about.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-1" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> There's a reason why so many of us flock to a beach when it comes time to plan a vacation. Spending a few days by the water, with your toes in the sand, is soothing and restorative—and it doesn't hurt that most beach locales offer plenty of opportunities for an upbeat experience, too, whether that's a day out on a boat or a next-level nightlife scene. And when it comes to weddings? You can't beat all that plus the view. “Water gives you the most beautiful backdrop,” says Claire Durán, a destination wedding planner. <span class="mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot-inline"></span>“If you don’t have a lot of <a href="https://www.brides.com/average-cost-of-wedding-decorations-8419095" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for decorations</a>, just get the sea behind you and you’re done.” There’s also the extended time together that a beach wedding in a new locale affords a couple and their loved ones: “With a destination wedding, it’s not just a day and done,” Durán adds. “It’s a whole weekend of festivities and fun.”&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-3" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4" class="comp theme-meetourexpert mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block"> Meet the Expert</p> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>Claire Durán is the owner and creative director of destination event planning firm <a href="https://claireduran.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Claire Durán Weddings and Events</a>. Based in the Dominican Republic and Washington, D.C., she has planned weddings in Miami, Punta Cana, San Juan, Santorini, Cancún, Cabo, and Formentera, Spain.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-5" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Ready to start turning your shoreside wedding dreams into reality? We asked Durán how to plan a beach wedding—and she shares her best tips, tricks, and advice for pulling this type of event together ahead. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-7" class="comp related-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-attire-4842339" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">A Wedding Guest&#39;s Guide to Beach Attire</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-8" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-etiquette-questions-answered"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-9" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Etiquette Questions, Answered </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:150.0%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.2digitalbodas.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">2digital Bodas</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> How far in advance should I send save-the-dates for a beach wedding?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-12" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If your beach wedding is also a <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/must-know-advice-for-destination-wedding-planning" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">destination wedding</a>, you’ll want to give guests an earlier heads up on your wedding date so they have time to put in vacation requests at work and get good deals on travel. A year in advance notice is ideal, especially for VIPs like parents and wedding party members—but if you send out save-the-dates six months ahead of the wedding, that will still be more than enough time. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-13" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do I need to book travel and accommodations for my guests?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-15" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> The couple is not financially responsible for a guest’s airfare, accommodations, or meals while they are traveling for the beach wedding, but they will want to help attendees make arrangements. A <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/do-you-have-to-set-up-hotel-room-block-for-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">hotel block</a> is often the easiest and most cost-effective way to ensure your guests have comfortable accommodations that allow for easy access to the wedding ceremony and reception site. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>A resort may require a minimum room block to go along with the wedding. In these cases, Durán suggests making the resort the only accommodations option mentioned on the details card of your invitation suite as well as on your wedding website. Once the room minimum has been met, you can update your website with additional lodging suggestions.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> It can also be intimidating to get to more remote beach destinations. In addition to outlining the best airport to fly into, research car rental companies, driving services, and, if necessary, water taxis and ferry services. (If you’re not sure where to start, your <a href="https://www.brides.com/destination-wedding-planner-4847267" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding planner</a> or venue coordinator will have suggestions.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-19" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-20" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> What should I tell guests about our beach wedding dress code?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-21" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Beach weddings are often more casual and carefree vibe, but that doesn’t mean yours has to be. Whatever <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">dress code</a> you settle on, state it clearly in your invitation suite and, if necessary, follow up with more specific details on your wedding website. (Keep guest comfort top of mind, though—if most of the celebration is happening outdoors under the hot sun, asking male guests to wear formal tuxedos might be a bit much.)&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-23" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If the ceremony—or any other portion of the wedding, for that matter—is taking place directly on the sand, make sure your guests know this from the start. (“If guests are coming to a big resort, they might not assume the wedding is going to be on the beach,” Durán says.) Share the info on your wedding website and on a paper insert in your <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/creative-wedding-welcome-bag-ideas" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">welcome gift</a>, and suggest guests bring sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and wear shoes with heels that won’t sink into the sand. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-25" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Is it okay if my beach wedding is entirely outdoors?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-26" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> We get it: Once you’ve arrived in paradise, it’s hard to not want to spend every waking moment in paradise. That said, you’ll still want to prioritize guest comfort when selecting spaces for your celebration. If the ceremony is going to be outdoors in direct sunlight, Durán suggests moving guests into a shaded patio or a space with indoor/outdoor access for the cocktail hour. As the sun goes down, so will the temperature—which means you can send guests back outdoors for dinner and dancing without worrying about anyone overheating. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Planning Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-29" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:136.5%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://rebeccayalephotography.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Yale Photography</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-30" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Pick your location.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Hawaii, Miami Beach, <a href="https://www.brides.com/best-beach-wedding-venues-usa-5703617" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">the Hamptons</a>, and <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/bahamas-destination-wedding-venues" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">the Bahamas</a>—beach destinations exist all over the world, and each one is gorgeous in its own way. When selecting your wedding locale, you may want to consider returning to the site of a memorable vacation, selecting a place where relatives live or that has special meaning to your family, or maybe even a place with good deals on direct flights from where most of your guests are traveling from.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-32" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-33" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s uncomplicated access to the primo shoreline you’re after, Durán is a big proponent of booking with a venue or resort on the water. “You’ll want the support, and you’ll also want the backups that come with a venue that you might not have when you’re just on a beach and nothing else is there,” she says. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-34" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While researching resorts, be sure to ask if they have a private place on the sand for your ceremony. A bunch of random strangers cheering while you exchange vows may sound fun in theory, but it’s <em>very</em> distracting IRL. </p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-36" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Durán also prefers sprawling resorts to more compact hotels. “The last thing you want is for your wedding to be in one of those common locations—the bar, the pool—because then your guests are going to see it getting set up as well as when it’s almost complete,” she explains. “Then the magic of them walking into the space for the first time is lost.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-37" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-38" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do your research on the weather.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-39" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When is hurricane season? Is there a wet and dry season? When is it too hot to comfortably be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time? These are all questions to ask that will help you determine the best time of year for your beach wedding. While the lower rates of hurricane season might be tempting, know you’re running a big gamble. Because if a hurricane does come—“and with global warming, they’re coming more often and stronger than ever,” Durán says—you won’t be able to just move things inside. You’ll have to cancel the entire wedding, and your guests will also have to cancel their trips. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-40" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-41" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Be sure to get the specifics on the rainy season, because it might not present as much of a problem as you’d think. “In the Caribbean, it will rain most likely every single day for at least a couple of minutes,” Durán offers. But if you plan accordingly with a tent for the reception and are flexible with the timing of an outdoor ceremony, showers won’t get in the way of a memorable celebration. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-42" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-43" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Get the necessary permits for a public beach ceremony. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-44" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Unless the beach is on private property, you’ll need to check local township ordinances before setting out an arbor and chairs, as a permit may be required for a larger event. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-45" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-46" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your reception works rain or shine. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-47" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> “Unless you have the absolute certainty of it being dry all evening, the best decision is for your plan A to be good to go for rain,” Durán says. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to retreat indoors for the main party, but it does mean you should <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/definitive-guide-to-tenting-your-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for a tent</a>.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-48" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-49" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Travel intelligently with your essentials.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-50" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Going by plane? Carry on anything you can’t imagine having your wedding without. (Like say, your wedding dress.) The last thing you need to stress about is lost luggage. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-51" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-52" class="comp learnmore-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/travel-with-wedding-dress" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-1" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">How to Fly With a Wedding Dress</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-53" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-54" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Décor and Dining Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-55" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:149.8%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.515photoco.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">515 Photo Co.</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-56" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Don’t feel limited by theme.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-57" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Tropical and nautical are most definitely not your only beach <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-themes-for-every-bridal-style" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding themes</a>. “Think of a wedding on the beach as a blank slate,” Durán says. “If you love the garden-y look or want to go French or classic or sophisticated, do it! A designer can help bring it all together.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-58" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-59" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Be smart about your beach wedding ceremony set-up.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-60" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Acrylic or wooden chairs can be quickly wiped down in case of passing rain, and are far easier to set up and break down than upholstered options. A spot to leave shoes (sometimes called a shoe valet) is both a fun décor element and a nice amenity to offer guests if you’re getting hitched on the sand, and, because of sea breezes, programs should never be placed directly on chairs without something weighing them down. (You could also task an usher with handing them out.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-61" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-62" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Also: speakers. If sound amplification is allowed and your group is larger than 50, this is something you’ll definitely want to consider springing for. “Your voice won’t project in an open space the way it would in a ballroom,” Durán says. “Same with music if you have live instruments or a singer.” Be sure to consult a pro, as a subpar sound system might pick up too much wind and ambient noise. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-63" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-64" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-3" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While many officiants now read from iPads for a more modern look, the glare of direct sunlight at a beach wedding can make them hard to read.</p></div> </div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-65" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Select a see-through tent.   </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-66" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When couples want to feel in the open and untouched but still protected from the elements, Durán suggests a clear tent. “Try to get something really high—over 20 feet,” she adds. “A low roof will make it feel like you’re indoors.” When planning the seating chart, Durán says that tables at the perimeter should have a buffer of several feet between them and the tent edge—that way they aren’t at the mercy of wind-blown rain. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-67" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-68" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your décor is heavy.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-69" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s going to be windy, forget about bud vases, small centerpieces, and thin candlesticks. “You have to go for pieces that have good weight so the wind doesn’t blow them away,” Durán says. “And make sure your menus, napkins, and place cards are weighed down.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-70" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-71" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Add local flair to the menu.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-72" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Your wedding food and drink should largely represent things you enjoy, but it’s also a good idea to research what’s authentic to your destination and add touches throughout the wedding weekend (a local fish at the rehearsal dinner, coconut drinks at cocktail hour, plantain appetizers, etc.). “It makes it a more authentic experience for everyone to enjoy,” Durán says. “Your guests didn’t travel to eat strip steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-73" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-74" class="comp upnext-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-hairstyles-4797570" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-2" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">40 Beach Wedding Ideas Perfect for Your Big 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class="comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item"> <span class="mntl-attribution__item-descriptor">Fact checked by</span> <a href="https://www.brides.com/cherisse-harris-5195766" rel="nocaes" class="mntl-attribution__item-name" tabindex="0" >Cherisse Harris</a> </div> <div class="mntl-author-tooltip__bio"> Cherisse Harris is a fact-checker with a focus on lifestyle, beauty, and parenting. She&#39;s worked in research for nearly two decades. </div> </div> <div class="mntl-author-tooltip__bottom"> <a href="/editorial-guidelines-5222899" rel="nocaes" class="mntl-author-tooltip__learn-more-link" >Brides&#39;s Editorial Guidelines</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <ul id="social-share_4-0" class="comp social-share mntl-social-share share" data-title="How to Plan a Beach Wedding" data-description="Everything you need to know about planning a beach wedding, including tips and ideas for a stellar on-the-sand celebration." data-tracking-container="true"> <li 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Etiquette Questions, Answered</a> </span> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="02"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Planning Tips</a> </span> </div> <div class="toc-list__col"> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="03"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Décor and Dining Tips</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-page_1-0" class="comp js-extended-commerce__section mntl-sc-page mntl-block" data-sc-sticky-offset="125" data-sc-ad-label-height="16" data-sc-ad-track-spacing="100" data-sc-min-track-height="250" data-sc-max-track-height="600" data-sc-breakpoint="50em" data-sc-load-immediate="5" data-sc-content-positions="[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]" data-bind-scroll-on-start="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Close your eyes and picture yourself on your wedding day. If you’re envisioning sunny skies, a saltwater-tinged breeze, and sand under your feet, you have your answer—your ideal big day should unfold on the beach. Whether it happens close to home on a private lake or by a crystal clear ocean in a <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/100-best-honeymoon-destinations" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">tropical destination</a>, thousands of miles away, a beach wedding will give you and your guests <em>plenty</em> to be excited about.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-1" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> There's a reason why so many of us flock to a beach when it comes time to plan a vacation. Spending a few days by the water, with your toes in the sand, is soothing and restorative—and it doesn't hurt that most beach locales offer plenty of opportunities for an upbeat experience, too, whether that's a day out on a boat or a next-level nightlife scene. And when it comes to weddings? You can't beat all that plus the view. “Water gives you the most beautiful backdrop,” says Claire Durán, a destination wedding planner. <span class="mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot-inline"></span>“If you don’t have a lot of <a href="https://www.brides.com/average-cost-of-wedding-decorations-8419095" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for decorations</a>, just get the sea behind you and you’re done.” There’s also the extended time together that a beach wedding in a new locale affords a couple and their loved ones: “With a destination wedding, it’s not just a day and done,” Durán adds. “It’s a whole weekend of festivities and fun.”&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-3" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4" class="comp theme-meetourexpert mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block"> Meet the Expert</p> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>Claire Durán is the owner and creative director of destination event planning firm <a href="https://claireduran.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Claire Durán Weddings and Events</a>. Based in the Dominican Republic and Washington, D.C., she has planned weddings in Miami, Punta Cana, San Juan, Santorini, Cancún, Cabo, and Formentera, Spain.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-5" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Ready to start turning your shoreside wedding dreams into reality? We asked Durán how to plan a beach wedding—and she shares her best tips, tricks, and advice for pulling this type of event together ahead. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-7" class="comp related-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-attire-4842339" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">A Wedding Guest&#39;s Guide to Beach Attire</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-8" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-etiquette-questions-answered"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-9" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Etiquette Questions, Answered </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:150.0%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.2digitalbodas.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">2digital Bodas</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> How far in advance should I send save-the-dates for a beach wedding?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-12" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If your beach wedding is also a <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/must-know-advice-for-destination-wedding-planning" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">destination wedding</a>, you’ll want to give guests an earlier heads up on your wedding date so they have time to put in vacation requests at work and get good deals on travel. A year in advance notice is ideal, especially for VIPs like parents and wedding party members—but if you send out save-the-dates six months ahead of the wedding, that will still be more than enough time. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-13" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do I need to book travel and accommodations for my guests?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-15" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> The couple is not financially responsible for a guest’s airfare, accommodations, or meals while they are traveling for the beach wedding, but they will want to help attendees make arrangements. A <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/do-you-have-to-set-up-hotel-room-block-for-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">hotel block</a> is often the easiest and most cost-effective way to ensure your guests have comfortable accommodations that allow for easy access to the wedding ceremony and reception site. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>A resort may require a minimum room block to go along with the wedding. In these cases, Durán suggests making the resort the only accommodations option mentioned on the details card of your invitation suite as well as on your wedding website. Once the room minimum has been met, you can update your website with additional lodging suggestions.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> It can also be intimidating to get to more remote beach destinations. In addition to outlining the best airport to fly into, research car rental companies, driving services, and, if necessary, water taxis and ferry services. (If you’re not sure where to start, your <a href="https://www.brides.com/destination-wedding-planner-4847267" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding planner</a> or venue coordinator will have suggestions.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-19" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-20" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> What should I tell guests about our beach wedding dress code?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-21" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Beach weddings are often more casual and carefree vibe, but that doesn’t mean yours has to be. Whatever <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">dress code</a> you settle on, state it clearly in your invitation suite and, if necessary, follow up with more specific details on your wedding website. (Keep guest comfort top of mind, though—if most of the celebration is happening outdoors under the hot sun, asking male guests to wear formal tuxedos might be a bit much.)&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-23" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If the ceremony—or any other portion of the wedding, for that matter—is taking place directly on the sand, make sure your guests know this from the start. (“If guests are coming to a big resort, they might not assume the wedding is going to be on the beach,” Durán says.) Share the info on your wedding website and on a paper insert in your <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/creative-wedding-welcome-bag-ideas" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">welcome gift</a>, and suggest guests bring sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and wear shoes with heels that won’t sink into the sand. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-25" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Is it okay if my beach wedding is entirely outdoors?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-26" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> We get it: Once you’ve arrived in paradise, it’s hard to not want to spend every waking moment in paradise. That said, you’ll still want to prioritize guest comfort when selecting spaces for your celebration. If the ceremony is going to be outdoors in direct sunlight, Durán suggests moving guests into a shaded patio or a space with indoor/outdoor access for the cocktail hour. As the sun goes down, so will the temperature—which means you can send guests back outdoors for dinner and dancing without worrying about anyone overheating. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Planning Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-29" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:136.5%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://rebeccayalephotography.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Yale Photography</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-30" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Pick your location.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Hawaii, Miami Beach, <a href="https://www.brides.com/best-beach-wedding-venues-usa-5703617" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">the Hamptons</a>, and <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/bahamas-destination-wedding-venues" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">the Bahamas</a>—beach destinations exist all over the world, and each one is gorgeous in its own way. When selecting your wedding locale, you may want to consider returning to the site of a memorable vacation, selecting a place where relatives live or that has special meaning to your family, or maybe even a place with good deals on direct flights from where most of your guests are traveling from.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-32" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-33" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s uncomplicated access to the primo shoreline you’re after, Durán is a big proponent of booking with a venue or resort on the water. “You’ll want the support, and you’ll also want the backups that come with a venue that you might not have when you’re just on a beach and nothing else is there,” she says. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-34" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While researching resorts, be sure to ask if they have a private place on the sand for your ceremony. A bunch of random strangers cheering while you exchange vows may sound fun in theory, but it’s <em>very</em> distracting IRL. </p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-36" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Durán also prefers sprawling resorts to more compact hotels. “The last thing you want is for your wedding to be in one of those common locations—the bar, the pool—because then your guests are going to see it getting set up as well as when it’s almost complete,” she explains. “Then the magic of them walking into the space for the first time is lost.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-37" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-38" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do your research on the weather.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-39" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When is hurricane season? Is there a wet and dry season? When is it too hot to comfortably be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time? These are all questions to ask that will help you determine the best time of year for your beach wedding. While the lower rates of hurricane season might be tempting, know you’re running a big gamble. Because if a hurricane does come—“and with global warming, they’re coming more often and stronger than ever,” Durán says—you won’t be able to just move things inside. You’ll have to cancel the entire wedding, and your guests will also have to cancel their trips. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-40" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-41" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Be sure to get the specifics on the rainy season, because it might not present as much of a problem as you’d think. “In the Caribbean, it will rain most likely every single day for at least a couple of minutes,” Durán offers. But if you plan accordingly with a tent for the reception and are flexible with the timing of an outdoor ceremony, showers won’t get in the way of a memorable celebration. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-42" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-43" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Get the necessary permits for a public beach ceremony. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-44" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Unless the beach is on private property, you’ll need to check local township ordinances before setting out an arbor and chairs, as a permit may be required for a larger event. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-45" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-46" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your reception works rain or shine. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-47" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> “Unless you have the absolute certainty of it being dry all evening, the best decision is for your plan A to be good to go for rain,” Durán says. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to retreat indoors for the main party, but it does mean you should <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/definitive-guide-to-tenting-your-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for a tent</a>.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-48" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-49" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Travel intelligently with your essentials.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-50" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Going by plane? Carry on anything you can’t imagine having your wedding without. (Like say, your wedding dress.) The last thing you need to stress about is lost luggage. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-51" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-52" class="comp learnmore-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/travel-with-wedding-dress" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-1" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">How to Fly With a Wedding Dress</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-53" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-54" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Décor and Dining Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-55" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:149.8%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.515photoco.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">515 Photo Co.</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-56" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Don’t feel limited by theme.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-57" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Tropical and nautical are most definitely not your only beach <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-themes-for-every-bridal-style" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding themes</a>. “Think of a wedding on the beach as a blank slate,” Durán says. “If you love the garden-y look or want to go French or classic or sophisticated, do it! A designer can help bring it all together.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-58" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-59" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Be smart about your beach wedding ceremony set-up.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-60" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Acrylic or wooden chairs can be quickly wiped down in case of passing rain, and are far easier to set up and break down than upholstered options. A spot to leave shoes (sometimes called a shoe valet) is both a fun décor element and a nice amenity to offer guests if you’re getting hitched on the sand, and, because of sea breezes, programs should never be placed directly on chairs without something weighing them down. (You could also task an usher with handing them out.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-61" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-62" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Also: speakers. If sound amplification is allowed and your group is larger than 50, this is something you’ll definitely want to consider springing for. “Your voice won’t project in an open space the way it would in a ballroom,” Durán says. “Same with music if you have live instruments or a singer.” Be sure to consult a pro, as a subpar sound system might pick up too much wind and ambient noise. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-63" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-64" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-3" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While many officiants now read from iPads for a more modern look, the glare of direct sunlight at a beach wedding can make them hard to read.</p></div> </div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-65" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Select a see-through tent.   </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-66" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When couples want to feel in the open and untouched but still protected from the elements, Durán suggests a clear tent. “Try to get something really high—over 20 feet,” she adds. “A low roof will make it feel like you’re indoors.” When planning the seating chart, Durán says that tables at the perimeter should have a buffer of several feet between them and the tent edge—that way they aren’t at the mercy of wind-blown rain. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-67" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-68" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your décor is heavy.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-69" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s going to be windy, forget about bud vases, small centerpieces, and thin candlesticks. “You have to go for pieces that have good weight so the wind doesn’t blow them away,” Durán says. “And make sure your menus, napkins, and place cards are weighed down.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-70" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-71" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Add local flair to the menu.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-72" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Your wedding food and drink should largely represent things you enjoy, but it’s also a good idea to research what’s authentic to your destination and add touches throughout the wedding weekend (a local fish at the rehearsal dinner, coconut drinks at cocktail hour, plantain appetizers, etc.). “It makes it a more authentic experience for everyone to enjoy,” Durán says. “Your guests didn’t travel to eat strip steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-73" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-74" class="comp upnext-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-hairstyles-4797570" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-2" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">40 Beach Wedding Ideas Perfect for Your Big 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Etiquette Questions, Answered</a> </span> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="02"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Planning Tips</a> </span> </div> <div class="toc-list__col"> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="03"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Décor and Dining Tips</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-page_1-0" class="comp js-extended-commerce__section mntl-sc-page mntl-block" data-sc-sticky-offset="125" data-sc-ad-label-height="16" data-sc-ad-track-spacing="100" data-sc-min-track-height="250" data-sc-max-track-height="600" data-sc-breakpoint="50em" data-sc-load-immediate="5" data-sc-content-positions="[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]" data-bind-scroll-on-start="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Close your eyes and picture yourself on your wedding day. If you’re envisioning sunny skies, a saltwater-tinged breeze, and sand under your feet, you have your answer—your ideal big day should unfold on the beach. Whether it happens close to home on a private lake or by a crystal clear ocean in a <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/100-best-honeymoon-destinations" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">tropical destination</a>, thousands of miles away, a beach wedding will give you and your guests <em>plenty</em> to be excited about.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-1" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> There's a reason why so many of us flock to a beach when it comes time to plan a vacation. Spending a few days by the water, with your toes in the sand, is soothing and restorative—and it doesn't hurt that most beach locales offer plenty of opportunities for an upbeat experience, too, whether that's a day out on a boat or a next-level nightlife scene. And when it comes to weddings? You can't beat all that plus the view. “Water gives you the most beautiful backdrop,” says Claire Durán, a destination wedding planner. <span class="mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot-inline"></span>“If you don’t have a lot of <a href="https://www.brides.com/average-cost-of-wedding-decorations-8419095" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for decorations</a>, just get the sea behind you and you’re done.” There’s also the extended time together that a beach wedding in a new locale affords a couple and their loved ones: “With a destination wedding, it’s not just a day and done,” Durán adds. “It’s a whole weekend of festivities and fun.”&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-3" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4" class="comp theme-meetourexpert mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block"> Meet the Expert</p> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>Claire Durán is the owner and creative director of destination event planning firm <a href="https://claireduran.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Claire Durán Weddings and Events</a>. Based in the Dominican Republic and Washington, D.C., she has planned weddings in Miami, Punta Cana, San Juan, Santorini, Cancún, Cabo, and Formentera, Spain.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-5" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Ready to start turning your shoreside wedding dreams into reality? We asked Durán how to plan a beach wedding—and she shares her best tips, tricks, and advice for pulling this type of event together ahead. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-7" class="comp related-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-attire-4842339" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">A Wedding Guest&#39;s Guide to Beach Attire</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-8" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-etiquette-questions-answered"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-9" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Etiquette Questions, Answered </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:150.0%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.2digitalbodas.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">2digital Bodas</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> How far in advance should I send save-the-dates for a beach wedding?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-12" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If your beach wedding is also a <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/must-know-advice-for-destination-wedding-planning" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">destination wedding</a>, you’ll want to give guests an earlier heads up on your wedding date so they have time to put in vacation requests at work and get good deals on travel. A year in advance notice is ideal, especially for VIPs like parents and wedding party members—but if you send out save-the-dates six months ahead of the wedding, that will still be more than enough time. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-13" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do I need to book travel and accommodations for my guests?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-15" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> The couple is not financially responsible for a guest’s airfare, accommodations, or meals while they are traveling for the beach wedding, but they will want to help attendees make arrangements. A <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/do-you-have-to-set-up-hotel-room-block-for-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">hotel block</a> is often the easiest and most cost-effective way to ensure your guests have comfortable accommodations that allow for easy access to the wedding ceremony and reception site. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>A resort may require a minimum room block to go along with the wedding. In these cases, Durán suggests making the resort the only accommodations option mentioned on the details card of your invitation suite as well as on your wedding website. Once the room minimum has been met, you can update your website with additional lodging suggestions.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> It can also be intimidating to get to more remote beach destinations. In addition to outlining the best airport to fly into, research car rental companies, driving services, and, if necessary, water taxis and ferry services. (If you’re not sure where to start, your <a href="https://www.brides.com/destination-wedding-planner-4847267" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding planner</a> or venue coordinator will have suggestions.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-19" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-20" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> What should I tell guests about our beach wedding dress code?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-21" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Beach weddings are often more casual and carefree vibe, but that doesn’t mean yours has to be. Whatever <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">dress code</a> you settle on, state it clearly in your invitation suite and, if necessary, follow up with more specific details on your wedding website. (Keep guest comfort top of mind, though—if most of the celebration is happening outdoors under the hot sun, asking male guests to wear formal tuxedos might be a bit much.)&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-23" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If the ceremony—or any other portion of the wedding, for that matter—is taking place directly on the sand, make sure your guests know this from the start. (“If guests are coming to a big resort, they might not assume the wedding is going to be on the beach,” Durán says.) Share the info on your wedding website and on a paper insert in your <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/creative-wedding-welcome-bag-ideas" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">welcome gift</a>, and suggest guests bring sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and wear shoes with heels that won’t sink into the sand. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-25" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Is it okay if my beach wedding is entirely outdoors?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-26" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> We get it: Once you’ve arrived in paradise, it’s hard to not want to spend every waking moment in paradise. That said, you’ll still want to prioritize guest comfort when selecting spaces for your celebration. If the ceremony is going to be outdoors in direct sunlight, Durán suggests moving guests into a shaded patio or a space with indoor/outdoor access for the cocktail hour. As the sun goes down, so will the temperature—which means you can send guests back outdoors for dinner and dancing without worrying about anyone overheating. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Planning Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-29" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:136.5%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://rebeccayalephotography.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Yale Photography</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-30" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Pick your location.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Hawaii, Miami Beach, <a href="https://www.brides.com/best-beach-wedding-venues-usa-5703617" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">the Hamptons</a>, and <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/bahamas-destination-wedding-venues" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">the Bahamas</a>—beach destinations exist all over the world, and each one is gorgeous in its own way. When selecting your wedding locale, you may want to consider returning to the site of a memorable vacation, selecting a place where relatives live or that has special meaning to your family, or maybe even a place with good deals on direct flights from where most of your guests are traveling from.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-32" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-33" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s uncomplicated access to the primo shoreline you’re after, Durán is a big proponent of booking with a venue or resort on the water. “You’ll want the support, and you’ll also want the backups that come with a venue that you might not have when you’re just on a beach and nothing else is there,” she says. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-34" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While researching resorts, be sure to ask if they have a private place on the sand for your ceremony. A bunch of random strangers cheering while you exchange vows may sound fun in theory, but it’s <em>very</em> distracting IRL. </p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-36" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Durán also prefers sprawling resorts to more compact hotels. “The last thing you want is for your wedding to be in one of those common locations—the bar, the pool—because then your guests are going to see it getting set up as well as when it’s almost complete,” she explains. “Then the magic of them walking into the space for the first time is lost.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-37" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-38" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do your research on the weather.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-39" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When is hurricane season? Is there a wet and dry season? When is it too hot to comfortably be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time? These are all questions to ask that will help you determine the best time of year for your beach wedding. While the lower rates of hurricane season might be tempting, know you’re running a big gamble. Because if a hurricane does come—“and with global warming, they’re coming more often and stronger than ever,” Durán says—you won’t be able to just move things inside. You’ll have to cancel the entire wedding, and your guests will also have to cancel their trips. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-40" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-41" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Be sure to get the specifics on the rainy season, because it might not present as much of a problem as you’d think. “In the Caribbean, it will rain most likely every single day for at least a couple of minutes,” Durán offers. But if you plan accordingly with a tent for the reception and are flexible with the timing of an outdoor ceremony, showers won’t get in the way of a memorable celebration. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-42" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-43" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Get the necessary permits for a public beach ceremony. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-44" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Unless the beach is on private property, you’ll need to check local township ordinances before setting out an arbor and chairs, as a permit may be required for a larger event. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-45" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-46" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your reception works rain or shine. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-47" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> “Unless you have the absolute certainty of it being dry all evening, the best decision is for your plan A to be good to go for rain,” Durán says. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to retreat indoors for the main party, but it does mean you should <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/definitive-guide-to-tenting-your-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for a tent</a>.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-48" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-49" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Travel intelligently with your essentials.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-50" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Going by plane? Carry on anything you can’t imagine having your wedding without. (Like say, your wedding dress.) The last thing you need to stress about is lost luggage. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-51" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-52" class="comp learnmore-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/travel-with-wedding-dress" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-1" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">How to Fly With a Wedding Dress</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-53" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-54" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Décor and Dining Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-55" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:149.8%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.515photoco.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">515 Photo Co.</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-56" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Don’t feel limited by theme.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-57" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Tropical and nautical are most definitely not your only beach <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-themes-for-every-bridal-style" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding themes</a>. “Think of a wedding on the beach as a blank slate,” Durán says. “If you love the garden-y look or want to go French or classic or sophisticated, do it! A designer can help bring it all together.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-58" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-59" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Be smart about your beach wedding ceremony set-up.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-60" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Acrylic or wooden chairs can be quickly wiped down in case of passing rain, and are far easier to set up and break down than upholstered options. A spot to leave shoes (sometimes called a shoe valet) is both a fun décor element and a nice amenity to offer guests if you’re getting hitched on the sand, and, because of sea breezes, programs should never be placed directly on chairs without something weighing them down. (You could also task an usher with handing them out.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-61" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-62" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Also: speakers. If sound amplification is allowed and your group is larger than 50, this is something you’ll definitely want to consider springing for. “Your voice won’t project in an open space the way it would in a ballroom,” Durán says. “Same with music if you have live instruments or a singer.” Be sure to consult a pro, as a subpar sound system might pick up too much wind and ambient noise. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-63" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-64" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-3" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While many officiants now read from iPads for a more modern look, the glare of direct sunlight at a beach wedding can make them hard to read.</p></div> </div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-65" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Select a see-through tent.   </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-66" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When couples want to feel in the open and untouched but still protected from the elements, Durán suggests a clear tent. “Try to get something really high—over 20 feet,” she adds. “A low roof will make it feel like you’re indoors.” When planning the seating chart, Durán says that tables at the perimeter should have a buffer of several feet between them and the tent edge—that way they aren’t at the mercy of wind-blown rain. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-67" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-68" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your décor is heavy.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-69" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s going to be windy, forget about bud vases, small centerpieces, and thin candlesticks. “You have to go for pieces that have good weight so the wind doesn’t blow them away,” Durán says. “And make sure your menus, napkins, and place cards are weighed down.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-70" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-71" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Add local flair to the menu.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-72" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Your wedding food and drink should largely represent things you enjoy, but it’s also a good idea to research what’s authentic to your destination and add touches throughout the wedding weekend (a local fish at the rehearsal dinner, coconut drinks at cocktail hour, plantain appetizers, etc.). “It makes it a more authentic experience for everyone to enjoy,” Durán says. “Your guests didn’t travel to eat strip steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-73" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-74" class="comp upnext-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-hairstyles-4797570" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-2" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">40 Beach Wedding Ideas Perfect for Your Big 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class="comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item"> <span class="mntl-attribution__item-descriptor">Fact checked by</span> <a href="https://www.brides.com/cherisse-harris-5195766" rel="nocaes" class="mntl-attribution__item-name" tabindex="0" >Cherisse Harris</a> </div> <div class="mntl-author-tooltip__bio"> Cherisse Harris is a fact-checker with a focus on lifestyle, beauty, and parenting. She&#39;s worked in research for nearly two decades. </div> </div> <div class="mntl-author-tooltip__bottom"> <a href="/editorial-guidelines-5222899" rel="nocaes" class="mntl-author-tooltip__learn-more-link" >Brides&#39;s Editorial Guidelines</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <ul id="social-share_4-0" class="comp social-share mntl-social-share share" data-title="How to Plan a Beach Wedding" data-description="Everything you need to know about planning a beach wedding, including tips and ideas for a stellar on-the-sand celebration." data-tracking-container="true"> <li 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Etiquette Questions, Answered</a> </span> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="02"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Planning Tips</a> </span> </div> <div class="toc-list__col"> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="03"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Décor and Dining Tips</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-page_1-0" class="comp js-extended-commerce__section mntl-sc-page mntl-block" data-sc-sticky-offset="125" data-sc-ad-label-height="16" data-sc-ad-track-spacing="100" data-sc-min-track-height="250" data-sc-max-track-height="600" data-sc-breakpoint="50em" data-sc-load-immediate="5" data-sc-content-positions="[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]" data-bind-scroll-on-start="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Close your eyes and picture yourself on your wedding day. If you’re envisioning sunny skies, a saltwater-tinged breeze, and sand under your feet, you have your answer—your ideal big day should unfold on the beach. Whether it happens close to home on a private lake or by a crystal clear ocean in a <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/100-best-honeymoon-destinations" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">tropical destination</a>, thousands of miles away, a beach wedding will give you and your guests <em>plenty</em> to be excited about.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-1" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> There's a reason why so many of us flock to a beach when it comes time to plan a vacation. Spending a few days by the water, with your toes in the sand, is soothing and restorative—and it doesn't hurt that most beach locales offer plenty of opportunities for an upbeat experience, too, whether that's a day out on a boat or a next-level nightlife scene. And when it comes to weddings? You can't beat all that plus the view. “Water gives you the most beautiful backdrop,” says Claire Durán, a destination wedding planner. <span class="mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot-inline"></span>“If you don’t have a lot of <a href="https://www.brides.com/average-cost-of-wedding-decorations-8419095" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for decorations</a>, just get the sea behind you and you’re done.” There’s also the extended time together that a beach wedding in a new locale affords a couple and their loved ones: “With a destination wedding, it’s not just a day and done,” Durán adds. “It’s a whole weekend of festivities and fun.”&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-3" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4" class="comp theme-meetourexpert mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block"> Meet the Expert</p> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>Claire Durán is the owner and creative director of destination event planning firm <a href="https://claireduran.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Claire Durán Weddings and Events</a>. Based in the Dominican Republic and Washington, D.C., she has planned weddings in Miami, Punta Cana, San Juan, Santorini, Cancún, Cabo, and Formentera, Spain.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-5" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Ready to start turning your shoreside wedding dreams into reality? We asked Durán how to plan a beach wedding—and she shares her best tips, tricks, and advice for pulling this type of event together ahead. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-7" class="comp related-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-attire-4842339" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">A Wedding Guest&#39;s Guide to Beach Attire</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-8" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-etiquette-questions-answered"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-9" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Etiquette Questions, Answered </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:150.0%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.2digitalbodas.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">2digital Bodas</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> How far in advance should I send save-the-dates for a beach wedding?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-12" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If your beach wedding is also a <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/must-know-advice-for-destination-wedding-planning" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">destination wedding</a>, you’ll want to give guests an earlier heads up on your wedding date so they have time to put in vacation requests at work and get good deals on travel. A year in advance notice is ideal, especially for VIPs like parents and wedding party members—but if you send out save-the-dates six months ahead of the wedding, that will still be more than enough time. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-13" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do I need to book travel and accommodations for my guests?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-15" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> The couple is not financially responsible for a guest’s airfare, accommodations, or meals while they are traveling for the beach wedding, but they will want to help attendees make arrangements. A <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/do-you-have-to-set-up-hotel-room-block-for-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">hotel block</a> is often the easiest and most cost-effective way to ensure your guests have comfortable accommodations that allow for easy access to the wedding ceremony and reception site. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>A resort may require a minimum room block to go along with the wedding. In these cases, Durán suggests making the resort the only accommodations option mentioned on the details card of your invitation suite as well as on your wedding website. Once the room minimum has been met, you can update your website with additional lodging suggestions.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> It can also be intimidating to get to more remote beach destinations. In addition to outlining the best airport to fly into, research car rental companies, driving services, and, if necessary, water taxis and ferry services. (If you’re not sure where to start, your <a href="https://www.brides.com/destination-wedding-planner-4847267" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding planner</a> or venue coordinator will have suggestions.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-19" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-20" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> What should I tell guests about our beach wedding dress code?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-21" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Beach weddings are often more casual and carefree vibe, but that doesn’t mean yours has to be. Whatever <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">dress code</a> you settle on, state it clearly in your invitation suite and, if necessary, follow up with more specific details on your wedding website. (Keep guest comfort top of mind, though—if most of the celebration is happening outdoors under the hot sun, asking male guests to wear formal tuxedos might be a bit much.)&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-23" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If the ceremony—or any other portion of the wedding, for that matter—is taking place directly on the sand, make sure your guests know this from the start. (“If guests are coming to a big resort, they might not assume the wedding is going to be on the beach,” Durán says.) Share the info on your wedding website and on a paper insert in your <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/creative-wedding-welcome-bag-ideas" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">welcome gift</a>, and suggest guests bring sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and wear shoes with heels that won’t sink into the sand. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-25" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Is it okay if my beach wedding is entirely outdoors?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-26" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> We get it: Once you’ve arrived in paradise, it’s hard to not want to spend every waking moment in paradise. That said, you’ll still want to prioritize guest comfort when selecting spaces for your celebration. If the ceremony is going to be outdoors in direct sunlight, Durán suggests moving guests into a shaded patio or a space with indoor/outdoor access for the cocktail hour. As the sun goes down, so will the temperature—which means you can send guests back outdoors for dinner and dancing without worrying about anyone overheating. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Planning Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-29" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:136.5%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://rebeccayalephotography.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Yale Photography</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-30" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Pick your location.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Hawaii, Miami Beach, <a href="https://www.brides.com/best-beach-wedding-venues-usa-5703617" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">the Hamptons</a>, and <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/bahamas-destination-wedding-venues" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">the Bahamas</a>—beach destinations exist all over the world, and each one is gorgeous in its own way. When selecting your wedding locale, you may want to consider returning to the site of a memorable vacation, selecting a place where relatives live or that has special meaning to your family, or maybe even a place with good deals on direct flights from where most of your guests are traveling from.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-32" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-33" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s uncomplicated access to the primo shoreline you’re after, Durán is a big proponent of booking with a venue or resort on the water. “You’ll want the support, and you’ll also want the backups that come with a venue that you might not have when you’re just on a beach and nothing else is there,” she says. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-34" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While researching resorts, be sure to ask if they have a private place on the sand for your ceremony. A bunch of random strangers cheering while you exchange vows may sound fun in theory, but it’s <em>very</em> distracting IRL. </p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-36" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Durán also prefers sprawling resorts to more compact hotels. “The last thing you want is for your wedding to be in one of those common locations—the bar, the pool—because then your guests are going to see it getting set up as well as when it’s almost complete,” she explains. “Then the magic of them walking into the space for the first time is lost.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-37" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-38" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do your research on the weather.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-39" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When is hurricane season? Is there a wet and dry season? When is it too hot to comfortably be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time? These are all questions to ask that will help you determine the best time of year for your beach wedding. While the lower rates of hurricane season might be tempting, know you’re running a big gamble. Because if a hurricane does come—“and with global warming, they’re coming more often and stronger than ever,” Durán says—you won’t be able to just move things inside. You’ll have to cancel the entire wedding, and your guests will also have to cancel their trips. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-40" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-41" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Be sure to get the specifics on the rainy season, because it might not present as much of a problem as you’d think. “In the Caribbean, it will rain most likely every single day for at least a couple of minutes,” Durán offers. But if you plan accordingly with a tent for the reception and are flexible with the timing of an outdoor ceremony, showers won’t get in the way of a memorable celebration. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-42" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-43" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Get the necessary permits for a public beach ceremony. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-44" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Unless the beach is on private property, you’ll need to check local township ordinances before setting out an arbor and chairs, as a permit may be required for a larger event. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-45" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-46" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your reception works rain or shine. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-47" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> “Unless you have the absolute certainty of it being dry all evening, the best decision is for your plan A to be good to go for rain,” Durán says. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to retreat indoors for the main party, but it does mean you should <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/definitive-guide-to-tenting-your-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for a tent</a>.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-48" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-49" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Travel intelligently with your essentials.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-50" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Going by plane? Carry on anything you can’t imagine having your wedding without. (Like say, your wedding dress.) The last thing you need to stress about is lost luggage. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-51" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-52" class="comp learnmore-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/travel-with-wedding-dress" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-1" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">How to Fly With a Wedding Dress</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-53" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-54" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Décor and Dining Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-55" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:149.8%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.515photoco.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">515 Photo Co.</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-56" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Don’t feel limited by theme.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-57" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Tropical and nautical are most definitely not your only beach <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-themes-for-every-bridal-style" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding themes</a>. “Think of a wedding on the beach as a blank slate,” Durán says. “If you love the garden-y look or want to go French or classic or sophisticated, do it! A designer can help bring it all together.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-58" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-59" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Be smart about your beach wedding ceremony set-up.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-60" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Acrylic or wooden chairs can be quickly wiped down in case of passing rain, and are far easier to set up and break down than upholstered options. A spot to leave shoes (sometimes called a shoe valet) is both a fun décor element and a nice amenity to offer guests if you’re getting hitched on the sand, and, because of sea breezes, programs should never be placed directly on chairs without something weighing them down. (You could also task an usher with handing them out.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-61" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-62" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Also: speakers. If sound amplification is allowed and your group is larger than 50, this is something you’ll definitely want to consider springing for. “Your voice won’t project in an open space the way it would in a ballroom,” Durán says. “Same with music if you have live instruments or a singer.” Be sure to consult a pro, as a subpar sound system might pick up too much wind and ambient noise. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-63" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-64" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-3" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While many officiants now read from iPads for a more modern look, the glare of direct sunlight at a beach wedding can make them hard to read.</p></div> </div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-65" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Select a see-through tent.   </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-66" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When couples want to feel in the open and untouched but still protected from the elements, Durán suggests a clear tent. “Try to get something really high—over 20 feet,” she adds. “A low roof will make it feel like you’re indoors.” When planning the seating chart, Durán says that tables at the perimeter should have a buffer of several feet between them and the tent edge—that way they aren’t at the mercy of wind-blown rain. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-67" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-68" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your décor is heavy.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-69" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s going to be windy, forget about bud vases, small centerpieces, and thin candlesticks. “You have to go for pieces that have good weight so the wind doesn’t blow them away,” Durán says. “And make sure your menus, napkins, and place cards are weighed down.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-70" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-71" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Add local flair to the menu.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-72" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Your wedding food and drink should largely represent things you enjoy, but it’s also a good idea to research what’s authentic to your destination and add touches throughout the wedding weekend (a local fish at the rehearsal dinner, coconut drinks at cocktail hour, plantain appetizers, etc.). “It makes it a more authentic experience for everyone to enjoy,” Durán says. “Your guests didn’t travel to eat strip steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-73" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-74" class="comp upnext-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-hairstyles-4797570" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-2" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">40 Beach Wedding Ideas Perfect for Your Big 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Etiquette Questions, Answered</a> </span> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="02"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Planning Tips</a> </span> </div> <div class="toc-list__col"> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="03"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Décor and Dining Tips</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-page_1-0" class="comp js-extended-commerce__section mntl-sc-page mntl-block" data-sc-sticky-offset="125" data-sc-ad-label-height="16" data-sc-ad-track-spacing="100" data-sc-min-track-height="250" data-sc-max-track-height="600" data-sc-breakpoint="50em" data-sc-load-immediate="5" data-sc-content-positions="[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]" data-bind-scroll-on-start="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Close your eyes and picture yourself on your wedding day. If you’re envisioning sunny skies, a saltwater-tinged breeze, and sand under your feet, you have your answer—your ideal big day should unfold on the beach. Whether it happens close to home on a private lake or by a crystal clear ocean in a <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/100-best-honeymoon-destinations" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">tropical destination</a>, thousands of miles away, a beach wedding will give you and your guests <em>plenty</em> to be excited about.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-1" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> There's a reason why so many of us flock to a beach when it comes time to plan a vacation. Spending a few days by the water, with your toes in the sand, is soothing and restorative—and it doesn't hurt that most beach locales offer plenty of opportunities for an upbeat experience, too, whether that's a day out on a boat or a next-level nightlife scene. And when it comes to weddings? You can't beat all that plus the view. “Water gives you the most beautiful backdrop,” says Claire Durán, a destination wedding planner. <span class="mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot-inline"></span>“If you don’t have a lot of <a href="https://www.brides.com/average-cost-of-wedding-decorations-8419095" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for decorations</a>, just get the sea behind you and you’re done.” There’s also the extended time together that a beach wedding in a new locale affords a couple and their loved ones: “With a destination wedding, it’s not just a day and done,” Durán adds. “It’s a whole weekend of festivities and fun.”&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-3" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4" class="comp theme-meetourexpert mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block"> Meet the Expert</p> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>Claire Durán is the owner and creative director of destination event planning firm <a href="https://claireduran.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Claire Durán Weddings and Events</a>. Based in the Dominican Republic and Washington, D.C., she has planned weddings in Miami, Punta Cana, San Juan, Santorini, Cancún, Cabo, and Formentera, Spain.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-5" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Ready to start turning your shoreside wedding dreams into reality? We asked Durán how to plan a beach wedding—and she shares her best tips, tricks, and advice for pulling this type of event together ahead. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-7" class="comp related-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-attire-4842339" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">A Wedding Guest&#39;s Guide to Beach Attire</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-8" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-etiquette-questions-answered"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-9" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Etiquette Questions, Answered </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:150.0%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.2digitalbodas.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">2digital Bodas</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> How far in advance should I send save-the-dates for a beach wedding?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-12" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If your beach wedding is also a <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/must-know-advice-for-destination-wedding-planning" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">destination wedding</a>, you’ll want to give guests an earlier heads up on your wedding date so they have time to put in vacation requests at work and get good deals on travel. A year in advance notice is ideal, especially for VIPs like parents and wedding party members—but if you send out save-the-dates six months ahead of the wedding, that will still be more than enough time. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-13" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do I need to book travel and accommodations for my guests?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-15" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> The couple is not financially responsible for a guest’s airfare, accommodations, or meals while they are traveling for the beach wedding, but they will want to help attendees make arrangements. A <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/do-you-have-to-set-up-hotel-room-block-for-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">hotel block</a> is often the easiest and most cost-effective way to ensure your guests have comfortable accommodations that allow for easy access to the wedding ceremony and reception site. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>A resort may require a minimum room block to go along with the wedding. In these cases, Durán suggests making the resort the only accommodations option mentioned on the details card of your invitation suite as well as on your wedding website. Once the room minimum has been met, you can update your website with additional lodging suggestions.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> It can also be intimidating to get to more remote beach destinations. In addition to outlining the best airport to fly into, research car rental companies, driving services, and, if necessary, water taxis and ferry services. (If you’re not sure where to start, your <a href="https://www.brides.com/destination-wedding-planner-4847267" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding planner</a> or venue coordinator will have suggestions.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-19" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-20" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> What should I tell guests about our beach wedding dress code?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-21" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Beach weddings are often more casual and carefree vibe, but that doesn’t mean yours has to be. Whatever <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">dress code</a> you settle on, state it clearly in your invitation suite and, if necessary, follow up with more specific details on your wedding website. (Keep guest comfort top of mind, though—if most of the celebration is happening outdoors under the hot sun, asking male guests to wear formal tuxedos might be a bit much.)&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-23" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If the ceremony—or any other portion of the wedding, for that matter—is taking place directly on the sand, make sure your guests know this from the start. (“If guests are coming to a big resort, they might not assume the wedding is going to be on the beach,” Durán says.) Share the info on your wedding website and on a paper insert in your <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/creative-wedding-welcome-bag-ideas" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">welcome gift</a>, and suggest guests bring sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and wear shoes with heels that won’t sink into the sand. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-25" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Is it okay if my beach wedding is entirely outdoors?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-26" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> We get it: Once you’ve arrived in paradise, it’s hard to not want to spend every waking moment in paradise. That said, you’ll still want to prioritize guest comfort when selecting spaces for your celebration. If the ceremony is going to be outdoors in direct sunlight, Durán suggests moving guests into a shaded patio or a space with indoor/outdoor access for the cocktail hour. As the sun goes down, so will the temperature—which means you can send guests back outdoors for dinner and dancing without worrying about anyone overheating. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Planning Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-29" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:136.5%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://rebeccayalephotography.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Yale Photography</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-30" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Pick your location.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Hawaii, Miami Beach, <a href="https://www.brides.com/best-beach-wedding-venues-usa-5703617" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">the Hamptons</a>, and <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/bahamas-destination-wedding-venues" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">the Bahamas</a>—beach destinations exist all over the world, and each one is gorgeous in its own way. When selecting your wedding locale, you may want to consider returning to the site of a memorable vacation, selecting a place where relatives live or that has special meaning to your family, or maybe even a place with good deals on direct flights from where most of your guests are traveling from.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-32" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-33" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s uncomplicated access to the primo shoreline you’re after, Durán is a big proponent of booking with a venue or resort on the water. “You’ll want the support, and you’ll also want the backups that come with a venue that you might not have when you’re just on a beach and nothing else is there,” she says. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-34" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While researching resorts, be sure to ask if they have a private place on the sand for your ceremony. A bunch of random strangers cheering while you exchange vows may sound fun in theory, but it’s <em>very</em> distracting IRL. </p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-36" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Durán also prefers sprawling resorts to more compact hotels. “The last thing you want is for your wedding to be in one of those common locations—the bar, the pool—because then your guests are going to see it getting set up as well as when it’s almost complete,” she explains. “Then the magic of them walking into the space for the first time is lost.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-37" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-38" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do your research on the weather.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-39" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When is hurricane season? Is there a wet and dry season? When is it too hot to comfortably be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time? These are all questions to ask that will help you determine the best time of year for your beach wedding. While the lower rates of hurricane season might be tempting, know you’re running a big gamble. Because if a hurricane does come—“and with global warming, they’re coming more often and stronger than ever,” Durán says—you won’t be able to just move things inside. You’ll have to cancel the entire wedding, and your guests will also have to cancel their trips. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-40" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-41" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Be sure to get the specifics on the rainy season, because it might not present as much of a problem as you’d think. “In the Caribbean, it will rain most likely every single day for at least a couple of minutes,” Durán offers. But if you plan accordingly with a tent for the reception and are flexible with the timing of an outdoor ceremony, showers won’t get in the way of a memorable celebration. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-42" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-43" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Get the necessary permits for a public beach ceremony. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-44" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Unless the beach is on private property, you’ll need to check local township ordinances before setting out an arbor and chairs, as a permit may be required for a larger event. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-45" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-46" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your reception works rain or shine. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-47" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> “Unless you have the absolute certainty of it being dry all evening, the best decision is for your plan A to be good to go for rain,” Durán says. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to retreat indoors for the main party, but it does mean you should <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/definitive-guide-to-tenting-your-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for a tent</a>.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-48" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-49" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Travel intelligently with your essentials.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-50" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Going by plane? Carry on anything you can’t imagine having your wedding without. (Like say, your wedding dress.) The last thing you need to stress about is lost luggage. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-51" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-52" class="comp learnmore-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/travel-with-wedding-dress" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-1" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">How to Fly With a Wedding Dress</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-53" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-54" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Décor and Dining Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-55" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:149.8%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.515photoco.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">515 Photo Co.</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-56" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Don’t feel limited by theme.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-57" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Tropical and nautical are most definitely not your only beach <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-themes-for-every-bridal-style" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding themes</a>. “Think of a wedding on the beach as a blank slate,” Durán says. “If you love the garden-y look or want to go French or classic or sophisticated, do it! A designer can help bring it all together.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-58" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-59" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Be smart about your beach wedding ceremony set-up.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-60" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Acrylic or wooden chairs can be quickly wiped down in case of passing rain, and are far easier to set up and break down than upholstered options. A spot to leave shoes (sometimes called a shoe valet) is both a fun décor element and a nice amenity to offer guests if you’re getting hitched on the sand, and, because of sea breezes, programs should never be placed directly on chairs without something weighing them down. (You could also task an usher with handing them out.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-61" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-62" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Also: speakers. If sound amplification is allowed and your group is larger than 50, this is something you’ll definitely want to consider springing for. “Your voice won’t project in an open space the way it would in a ballroom,” Durán says. “Same with music if you have live instruments or a singer.” Be sure to consult a pro, as a subpar sound system might pick up too much wind and ambient noise. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-63" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-64" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-3" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While many officiants now read from iPads for a more modern look, the glare of direct sunlight at a beach wedding can make them hard to read.</p></div> </div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-65" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Select a see-through tent.   </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-66" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When couples want to feel in the open and untouched but still protected from the elements, Durán suggests a clear tent. “Try to get something really high—over 20 feet,” she adds. “A low roof will make it feel like you’re indoors.” When planning the seating chart, Durán says that tables at the perimeter should have a buffer of several feet between them and the tent edge—that way they aren’t at the mercy of wind-blown rain. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-67" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-68" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your décor is heavy.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-69" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s going to be windy, forget about bud vases, small centerpieces, and thin candlesticks. “You have to go for pieces that have good weight so the wind doesn’t blow them away,” Durán says. “And make sure your menus, napkins, and place cards are weighed down.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-70" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-71" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Add local flair to the menu.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-72" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Your wedding food and drink should largely represent things you enjoy, but it’s also a good idea to research what’s authentic to your destination and add touches throughout the wedding weekend (a local fish at the rehearsal dinner, coconut drinks at cocktail hour, plantain appetizers, etc.). “It makes it a more authentic experience for everyone to enjoy,” Durán says. “Your guests didn’t travel to eat strip steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-73" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-74" class="comp upnext-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-hairstyles-4797570" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-2" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">40 Beach Wedding Ideas Perfect for Your Big 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class="comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item"> <span class="mntl-attribution__item-descriptor">Fact checked by</span> <a href="https://www.brides.com/cherisse-harris-5195766" rel="nocaes" class="mntl-attribution__item-name" tabindex="0" >Cherisse Harris</a> </div> <div class="mntl-author-tooltip__bio"> Cherisse Harris is a fact-checker with a focus on lifestyle, beauty, and parenting. She&#39;s worked in research for nearly two decades. </div> </div> <div class="mntl-author-tooltip__bottom"> <a href="/editorial-guidelines-5222899" rel="nocaes" class="mntl-author-tooltip__learn-more-link" >Brides&#39;s Editorial Guidelines</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <ul id="social-share_4-0" class="comp social-share mntl-social-share share" data-title="How to Plan a Beach Wedding" data-description="Everything you need to know about planning a beach wedding, including tips and ideas for a stellar on-the-sand celebration." data-tracking-container="true"> <li 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Etiquette Questions, Answered</a> </span> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="02"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Planning Tips</a> </span> </div> <div class="toc-list__col"> <span class="toc-list__item-wrapper" data-number="03"> <a href="#toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips" rel="nocaes" class="toc-list__item" >Décor and Dining Tips</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-page_1-0" class="comp js-extended-commerce__section mntl-sc-page mntl-block" data-sc-sticky-offset="125" data-sc-ad-label-height="16" data-sc-ad-track-spacing="100" data-sc-min-track-height="250" data-sc-max-track-height="600" data-sc-breakpoint="50em" data-sc-load-immediate="5" data-sc-content-positions="[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]" data-bind-scroll-on-start="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Close your eyes and picture yourself on your wedding day. If you’re envisioning sunny skies, a saltwater-tinged breeze, and sand under your feet, you have your answer—your ideal big day should unfold on the beach. Whether it happens close to home on a private lake or by a crystal clear ocean in a <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/100-best-honeymoon-destinations" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">tropical destination</a>, thousands of miles away, a beach wedding will give you and your guests <em>plenty</em> to be excited about.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-1" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> There's a reason why so many of us flock to a beach when it comes time to plan a vacation. Spending a few days by the water, with your toes in the sand, is soothing and restorative—and it doesn't hurt that most beach locales offer plenty of opportunities for an upbeat experience, too, whether that's a day out on a boat or a next-level nightlife scene. And when it comes to weddings? You can't beat all that plus the view. “Water gives you the most beautiful backdrop,” says Claire Durán, a destination wedding planner. <span class="mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot-inline"></span>“If you don’t have a lot of <a href="https://www.brides.com/average-cost-of-wedding-decorations-8419095" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for decorations</a>, just get the sea behind you and you’re done.” There’s also the extended time together that a beach wedding in a new locale affords a couple and their loved ones: “With a destination wedding, it’s not just a day and done,” Durán adds. “It’s a whole weekend of festivities and fun.”&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-3" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-4" class="comp theme-meetourexpert mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <p id="mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block"> Meet the Expert</p> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>Claire Durán is the owner and creative director of destination event planning firm <a href="https://claireduran.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Claire Durán Weddings and Events</a>. Based in the Dominican Republic and Washington, D.C., she has planned weddings in Miami, Punta Cana, San Juan, Santorini, Cancún, Cabo, and Formentera, Spain.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-5" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Ready to start turning your shoreside wedding dreams into reality? We asked Durán how to plan a beach wedding—and she shares her best tips, tricks, and advice for pulling this type of event together ahead. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-6" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-7" class="comp related-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-attire-4842339" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">A Wedding Guest&#39;s Guide to Beach Attire</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-8" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-etiquette-questions-answered"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-9" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Etiquette Questions, Answered </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-10" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:150.0%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/oXInQPKmrC8Tv5ClmbyiaColR1I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg" width="4672" height="7008" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/tQdGLSPnv1o3jz6AwO9ojqFBBl8=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/how-to-plan-beach-wedding-couple-2digital-bodas-0324-85f2dd70819249a3b27d59c73e1bdebe.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="bride and groom posing for wedding portrait on the beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.2digitalbodas.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">2digital Bodas</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-11" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> How far in advance should I send save-the-dates for a beach wedding?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-12" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If your beach wedding is also a <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/must-know-advice-for-destination-wedding-planning" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">destination wedding</a>, you’ll want to give guests an earlier heads up on your wedding date so they have time to put in vacation requests at work and get good deals on travel. A year in advance notice is ideal, especially for VIPs like parents and wedding party members—but if you send out save-the-dates six months ahead of the wedding, that will still be more than enough time. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-13" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-14" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do I need to book travel and accommodations for my guests?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-15" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> The couple is not financially responsible for a guest’s airfare, accommodations, or meals while they are traveling for the beach wedding, but they will want to help attendees make arrangements. A <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/do-you-have-to-set-up-hotel-room-block-for-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">hotel block</a> is often the easiest and most cost-effective way to ensure your guests have comfortable accommodations that allow for easy access to the wedding ceremony and reception site. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-16" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>A resort may require a minimum room block to go along with the wedding. In these cases, Durán suggests making the resort the only accommodations option mentioned on the details card of your invitation suite as well as on your wedding website. Once the room minimum has been met, you can update your website with additional lodging suggestions.</p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-18" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> It can also be intimidating to get to more remote beach destinations. In addition to outlining the best airport to fly into, research car rental companies, driving services, and, if necessary, water taxis and ferry services. (If you’re not sure where to start, your <a href="https://www.brides.com/destination-wedding-planner-4847267" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding planner</a> or venue coordinator will have suggestions.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-19" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-20" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> What should I tell guests about our beach wedding dress code?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-21" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Beach weddings are often more casual and carefree vibe, but that doesn’t mean yours has to be. Whatever <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-dress-code-explained" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">dress code</a> you settle on, state it clearly in your invitation suite and, if necessary, follow up with more specific details on your wedding website. (Keep guest comfort top of mind, though—if most of the celebration is happening outdoors under the hot sun, asking male guests to wear formal tuxedos might be a bit much.)&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-23" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If the ceremony—or any other portion of the wedding, for that matter—is taking place directly on the sand, make sure your guests know this from the start. (“If guests are coming to a big resort, they might not assume the wedding is going to be on the beach,” Durán says.) Share the info on your wedding website and on a paper insert in your <a href="https://www.brides.com/gallery/creative-wedding-welcome-bag-ideas" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">welcome gift</a>, and suggest guests bring sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and wear shoes with heels that won’t sink into the sand. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-24" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-25" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Is it okay if my beach wedding is entirely outdoors?  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-26" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> We get it: Once you’ve arrived in paradise, it’s hard to not want to spend every waking moment in paradise. That said, you’ll still want to prioritize guest comfort when selecting spaces for your celebration. If the ceremony is going to be outdoors in direct sunlight, Durán suggests moving guests into a shaded patio or a space with indoor/outdoor access for the cocktail hour. As the sun goes down, so will the temperature—which means you can send guests back outdoors for dinner and dancing without worrying about anyone overheating. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-27" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-planning-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-28" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Planning Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-29" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:136.5%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/_E9dxEMuCASQrvoQ3Coe52SLVhY=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg" width="1831" height="2500" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/TZArzCAt-fNxyW6lgtOgxmr1Rso=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/27-intimate-maui-wedding-couple-portrait-rebecca-yale-photography-0124-600746bd399b41fcb00c8aa3cc820f9b.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Portrait of Wedding Couple on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://rebeccayalephotography.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">Rebecca Yale Photography</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-30" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Pick your location.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-31" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Hawaii, Miami Beach, <a href="https://www.brides.com/best-beach-wedding-venues-usa-5703617" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">the Hamptons</a>, and <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/bahamas-destination-wedding-venues" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">the Bahamas</a>—beach destinations exist all over the world, and each one is gorgeous in its own way. When selecting your wedding locale, you may want to consider returning to the site of a memorable vacation, selecting a place where relatives live or that has special meaning to your family, or maybe even a place with good deals on direct flights from where most of your guests are traveling from.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-32" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-33" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s uncomplicated access to the primo shoreline you’re after, Durán is a big proponent of booking with a venue or resort on the water. “You’ll want the support, and you’ll also want the backups that come with a venue that you might not have when you’re just on a beach and nothing else is there,” she says. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-34" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-35" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While researching resorts, be sure to ask if they have a private place on the sand for your ceremony. A bunch of random strangers cheering while you exchange vows may sound fun in theory, but it’s <em>very</em> distracting IRL. </p></div> </div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-36" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Durán also prefers sprawling resorts to more compact hotels. “The last thing you want is for your wedding to be in one of those common locations—the bar, the pool—because then your guests are going to see it getting set up as well as when it’s almost complete,” she explains. “Then the magic of them walking into the space for the first time is lost.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-37" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-38" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Do your research on the weather.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-39" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When is hurricane season? Is there a wet and dry season? When is it too hot to comfortably be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time? These are all questions to ask that will help you determine the best time of year for your beach wedding. While the lower rates of hurricane season might be tempting, know you’re running a big gamble. Because if a hurricane does come—“and with global warming, they’re coming more often and stronger than ever,” Durán says—you won’t be able to just move things inside. You’ll have to cancel the entire wedding, and your guests will also have to cancel their trips. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-40" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-41" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Be sure to get the specifics on the rainy season, because it might not present as much of a problem as you’d think. “In the Caribbean, it will rain most likely every single day for at least a couple of minutes,” Durán offers. But if you plan accordingly with a tent for the reception and are flexible with the timing of an outdoor ceremony, showers won’t get in the way of a memorable celebration. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-42" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-43" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Get the necessary permits for a public beach ceremony. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-44" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Unless the beach is on private property, you’ll need to check local township ordinances before setting out an arbor and chairs, as a permit may be required for a larger event. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-45" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-46" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your reception works rain or shine. </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-47" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> “Unless you have the absolute certainty of it being dry all evening, the best decision is for your plan A to be good to go for rain,” Durán says. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to retreat indoors for the main party, but it does mean you should <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/definitive-guide-to-tenting-your-wedding" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">budget for a tent</a>.&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-48" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-49" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Travel intelligently with your essentials.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-50" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Going by plane? Carry on anything you can’t imagine having your wedding without. (Like say, your wedding dress.) The last thing you need to stress about is lost luggage. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-51" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-52" class="comp learnmore-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/travel-with-wedding-dress" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-1" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">How to Fly With a Wedding Dress</span></a> </div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-53" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <span class="heading-toc" id="toc-beach-wedding-dcor-and-dining-tips"></span> <h2 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-54" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-heading__text"> Beach Wedding Décor and Dining Tips </span> </h2> <figure id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-55" class="comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res"> <div class="figure-media"> <div class="img-placeholder" style="padding-bottom:149.8%;"> <img data-src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" data-srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" data-sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" class="lazyload universal-image__image" data-expand="300" id=mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2 data-click-tracked="true" data-tracking-container="true" data-img-lightbox="false" /> <noscript> <img src="https://www.brides.com/thmb/4-o8nZKLDXbKBLn6TCyFAndZpbg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg" width="2670" height="4000" class="img--noscript universal-image__image" srcset="https://www.brides.com/thmb/DEEldZdw6JyA6cliSvx4u8OBXsE=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/4-vivienne-westwood-dress-bahamas-wedding-venue-515-photo-co-0324-a7ff7602af7b4213b1727704a0f8d5b8.jpg 750w" sizes="750px" alt="Wedding Party Decor on Beach" /> </noscript> </div> </div> <figcaption id="mntl-figure-caption_1-0-2" class="comp mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption"> <span class="figure-article-caption-owner"><p>Photo by <a href="https://www.515photoco.com/" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="externalLink" data-ordinal="1" rel="nofollow">515 Photo Co.</a></p></span> </figcaption> </figure> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-56" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Don’t feel limited by theme.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-57" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Tropical and nautical are most definitely not your only beach <a href="https://www.brides.com/story/wedding-themes-for-every-bridal-style" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">wedding themes</a>. “Think of a wedding on the beach as a blank slate,” Durán says. “If you love the garden-y look or want to go French or classic or sophisticated, do it! A designer can help bring it all together.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-58" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-59" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Be smart about your beach wedding ceremony set-up.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-60" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Acrylic or wooden chairs can be quickly wiped down in case of passing rain, and are far easier to set up and break down than upholstered options. A spot to leave shoes (sometimes called a shoe valet) is both a fun décor element and a nice amenity to offer guests if you’re getting hitched on the sand, and, because of sea breezes, programs should never be placed directly on chairs without something weighing them down. (You could also task an usher with handing them out.) </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-61" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-62" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Also: speakers. If sound amplification is allowed and your group is larger than 50, this is something you’ll definitely want to consider springing for. “Your voice won’t project in an open space the way it would in a ballroom,” Durán says. “Same with music if you have live instruments or a singer.” Be sure to consult a pro, as a subpar sound system might pick up too much wind and ambient noise. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-63" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-64" class="comp theme-tips mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block" data-tracking-id="mntl-sc-block-callout" data-tracking-container="true"> <div id="mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0-3" class="comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block"> <p>While many officiants now read from iPads for a more modern look, the glare of direct sunlight at a beach wedding can make them hard to read.</p></div> </div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-65" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Select a see-through tent.   </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-66" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> When couples want to feel in the open and untouched but still protected from the elements, Durán suggests a clear tent. “Try to get something really high—over 20 feet,” she adds. “A low roof will make it feel like you’re indoors.” When planning the seating chart, Durán says that tables at the perimeter should have a buffer of several feet between them and the tent edge—that way they aren’t at the mercy of wind-blown rain. </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-67" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-68" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Make sure your décor is heavy.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-69" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> If it’s going to be windy, forget about bud vases, small centerpieces, and thin candlesticks. “You have to go for pieces that have good weight so the wind doesn’t blow them away,” Durán says. “And make sure your menus, napkins, and place cards are weighed down.” </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-70" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <h3 id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-71" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading"> <span class="mntl-sc-block-subheading__text"> Add local flair to the menu.  </span> </h3> <p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-72" class="comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html"> Your wedding food and drink should largely represent things you enjoy, but it’s also a good idea to research what’s authentic to your destination and add touches throughout the wedding weekend (a local fish at the rehearsal dinner, coconut drinks at cocktail hour, plantain appetizers, etc.). “It makes it a more authentic experience for everyone to enjoy,” Durán says. “Your guests didn’t travel to eat strip steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus.”  </p> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-73" class="comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block"></div> <div id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-74" class="comp upnext-link mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-sc-block-featuredlink mntl-block"> <a href="https://www.brides.com/beach-wedding-hairstyles-4797570" rel="nocaes" id="mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link_1-0-2" class=" mntl-sc-block-featuredlink__link mntl-text-link" data-tracking-container="true" data-tracking-id="featured-link" ><span class="link__wrapper">40 Beach Wedding Ideas Perfect for Your Big 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