I’m wanting to have a beach wedding. But, the only beaches in Texas that I have been to are Crystal Beach, Galveston, and Freeport and they don’t seem like the kind of places that I would want to get married but, idk. In your opinion what are the prettiest beaches in Texas. I’ve heard that S. Padre is gorgeous but it’s over 7 hrs away from where I live and I don’t really think that alot of people will want to drive that far. I live in the Bryan/College Station area. I don’t want my guests to have to drive longer than 4 hours. Also, if you know of any other really beautiful places in Texas to get married. Let me know your opinions.
Thanks!
I discovered Rockport about 5 years ago and was actually impressed with the beach and clear water. It is just north of Corpus and has great places to stay as well. Here is the link to a “beach wedding” planner there. No, I don’t work for them, I just really like Rockport! Not too far from College Station….
Check this link out.
Wedding Florist – Beautiful Arrangements For Your Big Day
When deciding on a florist seek personal recommendations from friends and recently married acquaintances. If you are unable to decide, it is best to visit several and look at their displays. Most florists will allow you visit them at a time when they have prepared flowers for other weddings so that you can see the quality of their work.
The florist should be given notice of the wedding approximately four months in advance so that he is free on the day. The florist will want to discuss precise details around six weeks before the wedding.
Many flowers can now be obtained out of season because they are grown in greenhouses and are imported from other parts of the world. Seasonal flowers, however, are more likely to fresher and less expensive.
Hopefully your church and reception location aren’t far apart from each other. This will come in handy when choosing a florist. Your best bet is to go with one that is local to the wedding and reception areas to cut down on costly delivery fees. The quicker your flowers reach their destination the fresher they will be.
Before choosing a wedding florist, several decisions should have been made. You should already know the type of wedding and reception you have planned and their locations should already be booked. For instance, if you are having a beach wedding the bride will want a small bouquet to go with her more informal beach wedding dress.
You should also know what color table linens will be used at the reception and what color dresses the bridal party will be wearing. This information is important when comparison shopping since you want to choose flowers to match the decor.
It’s probably a good idea to first check with your banquet manager to see if flowers for the reception are included in your catering package. If they are, and this is acceptable to you, you’ll only need to discuss ceremonial flowers and bouquets.
A florist who is armed with this information can give you a more accurate quote.
Like all other aspects of your wedding, you’ll want to comparison shop to get the best value for your money. Visit with different wedding florists and describe what you’d like for your wedding. He’ll probably have several books for you to look through to choose the flowers and centerpieces that compliment your wedding and reception. Keep in mind that flowers are seasonal. To save money, go with blooms that are in season. If they’re out of season, make sure they won’t cost much money to bring in from other parts of the country. Exotic flowers are sure to be more expensive.
In your quest for the perfect flowers for your wedding, don’t discount the neighborhood florist. He might not advertise as a wedding florist, but he probably knows what he’s doing. Even better, he probably charges less than the one at the wedding super center. The service is sure to be more personalized and he’ll have more time to sit with you and find flowers to suit your needs.
Once you’ve visited several shops, browsed their books and received their quotes, it’s time for you to begin choosing a wedding florist. Do you want to go with the wedding florist who charges the lowest fee or the florist with the prettiest floral arrangements? Do you want personalized service, or a limited package provided by the wedding super center or catering hall? Don’t forget to ask about flower preservation! Whatever you do, don’t settle for the cheapest price if the package doesn’t feel right to you. It is, after all, the most important day of your life.
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Does anyone have any good sites for planning a beach wedding in Puerto Rico?
Most of the site I come up with are bogus, advertisement sites. Advice from anyone who has planned a destination wedding would be helpful!
Hi
We just returned from Jamaica yesterday, where my daughter got married Dec 31rst.
We just researched the hotels we were interested in. They all have wedding packages. Once you’ve picked out the hotel you like, you can then ask for the wedding package to see the prices, and what it includes. Whats extra etc.
The wedding planner at our hotel was fabulous. He even changed the date of the wedding for us, because the weather report was calling for thunderstorms. The wedding was scheduled for Dec 28th, but was changed until New Years Eve afternoon. And let me tell you, the wedding was amazing. And the album the photographer put together was like something out of a fairy tale.
All the packages start out with the basic pkg, and then there will be the extras, like hair, photos. We rented the gazebo, that was out over the water for our dinner, waiter service & our dance. We had it for as long as we wanted and cost only 200.00 usd extra. The entire wedding including everything cost around 1450.00 usd. There was only 6 of us. Obviously the more people it’ll cost more for champagne & the dinner etc.
Plan a Beautiful Beach Wedding Along the Outer Banks
There is an advantage to having a beach backdrop for your dream wedding. For one, you don’t have to travel far to begin the honeymoon, as you are already in paradise! Also, there is a beautiful serenity associated with exchanging vows along a pristine shoreline with the calm waters as your witness and the tang of ocean breezes providing a relaxing atmosphere. Your guests will love the change in scenery, and you will enjoy the memories for years to come.
Nowhere will a dream wedding on the beach be more perfect than in the Currituck Outer Banks. The climate is wonderful year round, so there is seldom a worry about the weather being too hot or too cold for a particular date. As the Outer Banks peaks at various seasons, an early spring or fall wedding would prove beneficial to couples on a budget, and accommodations are much easier to find as well. If planning a wedding during the off season, however, it is best to contact potential caterers ahead of time to see if they will be in operation. Remember, a number of businesses will close once summer is over.
One bonus to getting married in the Currituck Outer Banks is that there is no waiting period involved after obtaining a Currituck County marriage license. If you are from another county, you also have the option of obtaining your license there and getting married at the beach. A nominal fee of fifty dollars will get you the license if you register in Currituck, which remains valid for sixty days following the issue date, and any ordained minister or officiate may perform your ceremony. The officiate need not a special license to perform the marriage in the state, either, so if you have somebody in mind who is from out of town, no extra measures are necessary.
Once the legalities are understood, now comes the fun part – planning the reception and honeymoon! The Currituck Outer Banks offers a number of beautiful, historical attractions that have become popular wedding destinations over the years. The Whalehead Club, once the resort home of Currituck’s elite, makes for a beautiful, elegant reception venue, while the sunny atmosphere of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse grounds offers a touch of whimsy to any nuptial celebration.
The Corolla Chapel, Currituck’s only year-round interdenominational church, has been the site of many of wedding and reception since its inception. If available, you may want to consider contacting any of the local vineyards for possible reception space. Moonrise Bay and Martin Vineyards of Knotts Island have hosted many a tasting over the years, and Martin Vineyards hosts the annual Peach Festival in July. Both wineries offer beautiful grounds and views of the ocean.
For an unforgettable wedding under the gentle North Carolina sun, consider the Currituck Outer Banks for your ceremony and reception. Create memories along the sandy shores and come back again, with the kids.
ok we want to get married on a beach do you have to get the package most resorts offer? or can you do it on your own? or get the package and be able to add your own things also?
Either way. You can get the package deal from a resort (and some toss it in for FREE this way, or you can go with a wedding coordinator at the destination of your choice. Neither is necessarily better – depends on the location that you choose & the things that are important to you. I had a “vow renewal” in Kauai years ago & used a local officiant who did it for under $250 dollars – he was great & I am sure that we could not have bet the price anywhere on the island & gotten all the services we did – photos & cake & all.
Philippine Beach Wedding Destination – Caylabne Bay Resort
You want to have an outdoor wedding ceremony and reception, to use the fresh beauty of nature as the backdrop for your event, rather than some stuffy banquet room…
Perhaps you want to have more of a “simple” feel to your wedding, or maybe you want to take advantage of some spectacular local scenery. Or maybe you just think it will be great fun to have an outdoor wedding in your parent’s backyard!
Whatever the case, there are a few considerations you need to think about…
The weather!
Of course, the weather is the “biggy” for an outdoor wedding. If you live in an area that experiences inclement weather, you will definitely need to have a back-up option. This means either renting tents or having an indoor option that you could move to at the last minute.
The temperature
If your outdoor wedding will involve celebrating into the night, you will need to consider how chilly the evening air will be for your guests. If you’re worried about the temperature at your outdoor wedding, make sure to tell guests to bring a wrap or jacket. You can also rent heat lamps or even fire pits, depending on the style of your wedding.
On the other hand, if your outdoor wedding will take place during a particularly warm time of year, you may want to consider ways of keeping your guests cool. Make sure there is some sort of shade available for guests on a hot day – whether it’s from trees, tents, or umbrellas!
The ground beneath your feet!
One consideration that couples often overlook when planning an outdoor wedding is the ground. If the ground is gravelled, uneven, or moist lawn (into which high heels can sink!), women will have trouble walking in their high heels. In consideration of your guests, young and old, think about whether the ground is easily navigable in formal wear.
PLUS, if you’re setting up chairs on uneven ground or moist lawn, you’ll have to watch out for wobbly seating!
Dancing
On a similar note, you may need to consider renting a dance floor for an outdoor wedding. Uneven ground, moist lawns, or gravelly, rocky terrain are tough to dance on. Your friends and relatives – especially the elderly ones – will appreciate some attention to the dance floor!
Direction of the sun
If your outdoor wedding will include a ceremony under the noon day sun; saying your vows in the late afternoon; or champagne toasts over speeches at sunset, think for a moment about how the sun will shine on your guests. If guests need to stare into the glare of the sun to try to make out the bride & groom’s silhouettes, you may want to rethink the timing or positioning of the different elements of your event.
Bugs!
Now here’s a topic that doesn’t spring quickly to mind when you’re planning your romantic outdoor wedding in a beautiful natural setting… BUGS! All too many summer evening wedding receptions are plagued by pesky mosquitoes; some parts of the world have an even worse time of it with black flies, wasps, and other nasty critters.
So what can you do to prevent a buggy invasion on your special day? Well, dotting a few citronella candles here and there can’t hurt. Discreetly placing a bottle of bug spray behind a the centrepiece on each table isn’t a bad idea, either! Another great way to keep the bugs at bay during your outdoor wedding is to strategically place a few fans at the perimeter of your reception seating to blow those bugs away.
The unexpected
When you’re having an outdoor wedding, one thing you’ll definitely have to expect is… the unexpected!
Unexpected heat: Will your wedding cake melt in the noonday sun? Will your grandmother get heat stroke?
Unexpected noise: Will a city parade, jet plane air show, traffic jam, or neighbourhood game of kickball create unexpected noise at your event? Ask your neighbours to refrain from using their leaf blowers during your ceremony; consider dropping off event notices around the neighbourhood asking people to respect your event.
Unexpected bad weather: What will you do if the wind picks up and starts blowing everything away? What if a massive thunder and lightning storm decides to roll in just as everyone is sitting down to dinner?
When you have an outdoor wedding, you simply have to be a little more prepared than you would for an indoor event. But it can certainly be worth it! A beautiful garden, a sandy beach, the backyard of a childhood home… all of these outdoor wedding locations can be meaningful, romantic, and spectacularly beautiful.
Of course, another great option is to find a wedding venue that offers an outdoor space – plus an indoor reception area that can be used as your back-up option. Some wedding venues will even set up tents and take care of all the outdoor wedding details FOR you!
If you’re looking for more information about outdoor weddings in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, go to http://www.myperfectwedding.ca for a list of over 150 venues offering a wide variety of indoor and outdoor wedding options.
Liberty Craig is one of the owners of http://www.MyPerfectWedding.ca — a wedding resource guide with reviews, photos, and in-depth critiques of over 150 wedding and reception venues in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.