Beach weddings are a dream come true, as long as everything goes smoothly! You can't beat the setting, the ambiance and the views. It leaves a lasting impression on everyone from the bride and groom to the guests. To ensure that lasting impression is a good one, we've rounded up some helpful tips and tricks you'll want to know if you're planning a beach wedding.
You can't go wrong with these beach wedding hacks, so read on beach brides and grooms,this blog post is just for you.
1. Keep your veil from blowing in your face.
How? Use veil weights, of course. They are a beach wedding necessity for any bride who is going to be wearing a veil during a coastal ceremony. You don't want the distraction of a veil blowing in your face before, during or after your wedding ceremony on the beach. Keep it contained and in place with some veil weights. Blend them in discreetly or choose some decorative veil weights that complement your style.
2. Keep feet cool from hot sand.
Hot sand is no joke and certainly not what you want to worry about for yourself or your guests. Depending on the day and the weather, you may choose to go barefoot, but it is always a good idea to have a backup plan. Have a pair of flip-flops set aside for yourself, just in case. Keeping some inexpensive flip-flops on hand in a variety of sizes for your guests is also a really nice gesture.
A public beach may add a few unwanted distractions that don't happen at other wedding venues. To keep your wedding ceremony a little more intimate and private, use your beach wedding decor to your advantage. Strategically placed decorations for your ceremony will help keep the public at bay while adding a special touch to your surroundings.
4. Don't encourage the seagulls.
Seagulls can be a pest on any beach day, but you really want to try to avoid the swooping and squawking of these coastal feathered friends during your big day on the beach. Seagulls don't like shiny, metallic, reflective things so the more of those you use in your beach wedding decor, the less inclined they'll be to bother you.
5. Provide protection from the coastal elements.
Wind, hot sand and seagulls aren't your only concerns when it comes to a successful beach wedding. Keep your guests cool from the blazing sun that will be reflecting off the water and the sand by keeping parasols nearby for use, hand fans, and most definitely have water bottles or a water station for the comfort of your guests. It's not a bad idea to have some sunscreen, chapstick and spare sunglasses available too. You can include some of these items in your beach wedding welcome bag, if you're thinking of putting those together.
6. Keep the bugs away.
Protect yourself and your guests from being bugged by pests. Lining your wedding aisle with mosquito-repellant lanterns is a good way to be proactive about potential pests. Keeping bug spray at the guest book or on-hand somewhere accessible for your guests is a thoughtful and helpful gesture that your family and friends will appreciate.
7. Quick and easy sand removal.
You never know when you'll need to remove sand from somewhere it's not supposed to be. A quick and easy way to do that is by keeping a few canisters of air handy. Yep, the same ones you use to clean your keyboards and such. These air dusters will do the job and remove sand off of just about anything and everything. Baby powder will also do the trick. Grab a bottle and a towel or brush and watch the sand wipe right off.
Well there you have it, beach brides and grooms. We hope you find these beach wedding hacks helpful in making your special day a success. If you have any other beach wedding tips and tricks you'd like to share with us, our comment section is always open. We'd love to hear them!
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