Beach Wedding Themes

...answers to top beach wedding questions

Beach wedding themes are one of the most popular themes today.

And for good reason. For a list of the pro's and con's of a beach theme wedding, read about it here.

Yet, as a continuation from our beach theme weddings page,
I'll list a few more important items to consider while you
are planning your dream day.

Since beach weddings usually held outdoors, putting up a marquee to serve as cover from extreme heat or rainfall is essential. And that's why looking for a wedding marquee hire has become a necessity.

Here are also some beach wedding photos for reception decorating ideas to tie in your beach theme.


This blue wedding cake is elegant yet simple. Made out of fondant with sugar shells and pearls.	What an exquisitely decorated beach table with everything blue. Notice the details with the shells and centerpiece.	A creative way to show guests to their table number. Writing their names on oyster shells works too.

There are so many unique ways to tie in a beach wedding theme, and choosing wedding colors that work well at the beach is an easy way to tie your look together.

For in depth tips for wedding colors choices click here.

Don't forget to plan for the music, even with a wedding on the beach. It's important to have all the stereo speakers and components set up well in advance, if you're not using a live band.

Beach weddings are beautiful, but if you're considering having your wedding on the beach, read these important facts first.

Having a church wedding is pretty predictable. You know where your guests will sit, and where you'll walk down the aisle, but having your ceremony on the beach takes more thought and alternative plans.

Beach wedding themes, ones that actually take place on a beach, have a few challenges and you'll need to know these ahead of time...but if you decide to still have your wedding in a beach setting, the payoff can be spectacular and special.

For information on ideas for wedding ceremonies, and how to make your planning smooth and easy, jump ahead and read our section on wedding ceremony ideas.

Avoid The Pitfalls

Consider these facts and potential pitfalls:

Is your beach location accessible?
It may be a beautiful secluded spot, but if it’s difficult for your guest to get to, you have some challenges on your hands. Can your many guests access this location with the amount of cars they will have? What about disabled or elderly guests? Will Grandma have to cross rough terrain to get to your ceremony? Unfortunately, it is usually not easy to navigate a beach for these folks, so plan accordingly.
What are the weather conditions for the season of your wedding?
You may have your heart set on a June wedding, but if the region normally is gloomy or prone to hurricanes during that time, you may want to rethink the date. Learn more about choosing the right wedding date and how most brides underestimate its importance.
Read about tide levels at that time of day and year.

"oops, somebody didn't check the tide levels before their beach wedding reception"
There would be nothing worse than setting up for a ceremony or reception for your beach wedding theme, only to find the tide came in and decided to join your party too!
What about the time of day?
As was noted, the time of day you exchange vows is more of an issue with an outside wedding, particularly a beach wedding. How crowded will the beach be midday? Mid-morning hours are often quite peaceful at most beaches, and is a great time if you want a brunch wedding. Many brides prefer their ceremony in the hour or two before sunset. Many tourists will have left by then and the sky is perfect for photographs.
What about shade?
How will they be shielded from the suns rays if it's a daytime wedding? Will the sun be too high and strong for your guests to enjoy themselves? You can also rent a tent structure-like a canopy that is large enough to shade all your guests, and there are many ways to decorate one to look beautiful. This one is for a garden wedding, if yours will be on the beach, check with local officials to see if one that size is allowed. This does not have to be expensive. If your wedding is small, you can find great dining canopies in the camping section of any discount store. Consider just a few of these for guests who need the shade. The most important thing to remember is to keep everything easy and simple. The setting of a beach wedding themes is already so beautiful, so you don’t need to add much to it.