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13 Responses to “Im planning a beach wedding & need ideas, checklists,etc. Can you help?”

1. dianaking77 on 24 Nov 2009 at 2:22 pm #
   
   

   Theknot.com is a big help to me.
2. justanotherrodeogirl on 24 Nov 2009 at 2:46 pm #
   
   

   see if first you need a permit for the beach of choice

   if it rains on that day find a location that you can have your wedding is there a pavillion ec.

   do you have to rent bathrooms or is there bathrooms near

   chair rental locations

   can you put flower pettals on the beach for a walk way

   also invest in a cooler with waters for your guests that you can personalize the lables
3. Nicole m on 24 Nov 2009 at 3:28 pm #
   
   

   you can set up a budget and check list on theknot.com

   check into permits to be married on the beach.
   we too are getting married on the beach and there is a permitted needed.
   you will need to reserve a block of hotel rooms if it involves travel or not

   for centerpieces i opt’d to do a vase with sand candle and sea shells. im also doing beautiful paper laterns in my colors
   http://www.asianideas.com/chcrla4.html
   http://www.engravedgiftcollection.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=LR-A460&Category_Code=bu_gvases&Store_Code=EGC
   we are also doing a sand ceremony since unity candle would be difficult
4. Texan on 24 Nov 2009 at 4:13 pm #
   
   

   http://www.islandweddings.org/
5. Jill on 24 Nov 2009 at 5:02 pm #
   
   

   http://www.onewed.com

   This is a good site, has a checklist that you can customize, gives tips, lets you search for vendors in your area, etc.

   Hope it helps!
6. Meg D on 24 Nov 2009 at 5:41 pm #
   
   

   Common format of a wedding reception:

   * Arrival of guests at hall
   * Introduction of wedding party
   * Introduction of bride and groom
   * Blessing
   * Meal
   * Cake Cutting
   * Toasts
   * Bride & Groom’s First Dance
   * Father & Daughter’s Dance
   * Mother & Groom’s Dance
   * Special Dances
   * Bouquet and Garter Toss
   * Dancing and Fun
7. sophiiis on 24 Nov 2009 at 6:24 pm #
   
   

   go to marthastewart.com amd click on weddings. when you register [for free] you get to use all the online wedding planning tools which is SO CONVENIENT! she has everything covered, you can enter your guest list, plan seating charts, and she has all the checklists you need already done for you, and you can add and remove items as you need. She also has tonnes of picture galleries and projects and ideas for the different themes. Trust me you will spend LOADS of time on her beautiful site, its incredibly helpful. Good luck & Congratulations~!
8. Cottontail Digital Press on 24 Nov 2009 at 7:05 pm #
   
   

   Advice for beach weddings:

   1) Provide lots of water to your guests at the ceremony. You can even get custom water bottle labels printed up with your names on them. If the day is sunny they will become dehydrated very fast.

   2) Provide flip flops for your guests. Many of your female guests will show up in heels. Once they step onto the sand their heels will sink. You can buy a cute wicker basket and fill them with cheap flip flops.

   3) Beware: I went to a beach wedding that had gold fish in bowls for the centerpieces. It was a very neat idea until about 2 hours into the reception the fish all died from the sun.

   4) If the beach is sunny make sure shade is provided for your guests.

   5) Living hear in Southern California I have seen many beach weddings where wind became a factor. Many brides with their veils blowing straight up into the air. If it gets very windy consider taking off your veil.
9. Wedding Experts on 24 Nov 2009 at 7:39 pm #
   
   

   Wedding Secrets Revealed has put together a pretty nice compilation of checklists. They also include several planning, ideas, tips and tricks ebooks. They charge $29 for the whole thing however you can sign up for their daily tips newsletter for free… you can sign up for it and find more info here: http://www.wedding-secrets-revealed.com
10. Dominic on 24 Nov 2009 at 7:43 pm #
    
    

    Hi,

    Check out this link http://www.weddingblogger.net/?p=17

    It does not offer anything specific with regard to having a beach wedding but it is a great article about the planning process and offers suggestions regarding planning software with an enormous checklist. You could also ask the bloger to write about a beach theme

    Hope that helps a bit and best wishes to you and your Fiance !!
11. Ben on 24 Nov 2009 at 8:32 pm #
    
    

    We’re just back from a beach in the Bahamas. We used a destination specialist company called Wedding Day Away. They helped with all the details and didn’t charge us a penny – they make their money from the vendors not the couple. Might be worth talking to them
12. unemployedcameraman on 24 Nov 2009 at 9:22 pm #
    
    

    Me and my fiancee have checked otu many websites
    for wedding items, and found this one to be helpful,
    I think they may still have a free wedding checklist
    you can download

    http://www.theweddingessentials.net

    Good luck to you and yours!
    Howard
13. Lauren on 24 Nov 2009 at 9:44 pm #
    
    

    First off, congratulations!

    I would highly suggest checking out http://www.pwponline.com. They have everything you could possibly image for planning your wedding. Their selection includes favors, favor supplies, gifts for the wedding parties, and even wedding ideas.

    If you are leaning toward a beach wedding, check out their beach wedding favors, http://www.pwponline.com/beach-wedding-favors.html, they have some really great favors and it will definitely give you an idea of what you are looking for and all the options that are out there.

    I hope this helps!

    Best of luck on the planning!