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Beach Wedding
or Swimming Pool Themes
It's gorgeous and romantic using beach wedding as your theme. The gorgeous colors of sunsets dipping below the horizon; the dawning rays glinting over the water of the rising sun in the morning; they all create their own beautiful auras, mesmerizing many of us as we watch. And, the feeling of freedom that most of us feel while on a beach with the water stretching out before us is exhilarating. No wonder beach theme weddings are so popular.
Seaside Theme
(This theme also is greatfull using as swiming pool theme)
There's a large variety of beach wedding themes that you can focus on such as; nautical, ocean-themed, sand and surf, seashells, tropical, and many others. What appeals most to you should guide you in how to decorate and what favors you should give to your guests, what invitation styles you will select, and whatever else will be required to highlight your theme.
For example, a nautical theme wedding would be focused on decor and favors that feature boats, anchors, nets, and other such nautical paraphernalia; while a tropical luau theme will entail using grass skirting for tables, conch shells, palm trees, and coconuts.
Your selection of menu foods will also be determined by your choice of which of the beach wedding themes you choose. A luau would include roasted pig, exotic drinks, and other foods that are typical of tropical climates; an ocean theme would have an assortment of deep-sea delights such as shrimp, oysters, and perhaps a deep-sea fish dish. Nautical themes would serve lobsters, New England clam chowder, butter-milk biscuits, and other such selections.
Know The Rules of The Beach
However, before you begin your planning and organizing, there are certain things you should take into consideration, especially if your wedding will actually be taking place on a beach. The following two articles explain more fully what you need to be aware of.
The realities of planning a beach wedding can be a bit more confusing and stressful than most couples realize. Here are some guidelines that you need to take into consideration to help you keep things under control.
Checking Rules and Regulations Regarding Beach Use
You will need to plan carefully for your beach wedding. There are many laws and regulations regarding the use of beaches, and each varies according to the location you are in.
If it is just you, your mate and a marriage official, then there will be no problem for the most part. However, you can't just trod out onto an area of a beach with a bunch of people and have a wedding. You will first need to get permission to use the beach (whether it's a public or private beach) and then determine what is allowed. The following are some of the questions that you will need answered so that you will have enough beach wedding information at hand to make an informed decision:
Is this a public beach or a private beach? If it's private, who do you need to contact for permission to use it?
Can this particular beach be used for functions such as weddings?
Do you require a special permit to use the beach for a wedding? If so, where do you obtain one and how much does it cost?
Are there any restrooms nearby that can be used? Keep in mind that most of the restrooms found on beaches are often outhouses. Will your guests want to use such a facility?
Are there any recreational buildings nearby that can be used for preparing food, washing dishes, restroom use, running electricity to the beach area, or will be available for shelter in case a rain storm suddenly pops up?
Are you permitted to erect large tents to be used as shade or to protect food from direct sun?
What are the regulations regarding smoking on the beach and the serving of alcohol? Many public beaches won't permit either. Private beaches tend to be more lenient, provided you keep all cigarette butts in a container and make sure the beach is carefully cleaned after the festivities.
Are you allowed to have a bonfire? What other regulations are there regarding the use of tiki torches, candles, lanterns, etc?
Can you have a specific area of the beach designated for your wedding to keep other beach goers from interrupting your celebration?
Are you allowed to serve food? Are there any trash cans available for garbage disposal or must you supply your own?
Be sure to take the time to gather as much beach wedding information as possible in order to confirm what regulations are in force when using a beach for a wedding ceremony and/or reception.
There are many decorations and ideas that you can incorporate to give the reception area a nice beach theme flavor, without having to be outside on an actual beach. Either way, beach weddings can be very romantic and memorable for both the wedding couple and the guests. Just be sure to plan well for all possibilities ahead of time, and you should have a wonderfully romantic wedding day.
Mix and match different beach wedding themes to create your own unique wedding celebration.
