A beach wedding is something many engaged couples have, at some point, considered. After all, the idea of taking your marriage vows on the soft sand, with the gentle waves lapping at your feet and the sea breezes caressing you, is nothing short of dreamy. When planning the perfect Gulf Shores beach wedding, you need to keep a few things in mind.
First off, you need to find the right wedding dress. While a voluminous gown with a lengthy train does well in a church or courtyard setting, it may not be as easy to pull off on a beach. Such an outfit would make it difficult to move around and keep yourself dry, for one. A big dress is still fine, as long as the fabric is light and movement isn’t restricted. For men, a tux will not do in tropical climates. It is better to go with a suit constructed of lightweight fabric.
Another thing to remember about a beach wedding is that you are at the mercy of Mother Nature. Although you can plan every detail of your wedding months or even years in advance, there’s no telling what the weather on your big day will be like. See that you have nearby sheltered areas in case the weather does not cooperate to prevent delays and the need to reschedule.
As for your photographs, you will want to take advantage of the abundant natural lighting. For great beach wedding photos, it is advisable to conclude the ceremony about an hour before sunset. This should give photographers enough time to capture dramatic shots of the two of you as the day turns into night.
A lot more factors go into planning the perfect beach wedding. You need to think about every detail and prepare various contingency measures. To cut down on the stress of planning the event, you can tap the services of a wedding service company like At the Beach Weddings.
Such a company can provide you with a world-class Gulf Shores wedding photographer to cover your event as well as a wedding planner who will take care of the permits, venue arrangements, the décor, etc. With a destination wedding expert to take care of practically everything, all you have to do is to be at your best on your big day.
(Source: Tips for Planning a Beach Wedding, Huffington Post, February 22, 2013)
