Beach wedding: complete guide to an unforgettable event

A naturally beautiful setting, an unforgettable experience for most guests and a dream come true for the bride and groom. The beach wedding is, without a doubt, a desire among many couples! But, this choice deserves attention to the smallest details: the exact location of the event, the accommodation of the guests, the displacement (or not) of the suppliers, among many other points.

Below you can find some tips for this type of wedding to be a success from beginning to end; or simply so that you can assess whether you are really willing to get married on the beach, keeping in mind the pros and cons of this decision.

What you need to know to organize a beach wedding

Every wedding requires great planning, a good professional in charge of the entire organization, a lot of attention to detail, among other points. But, a beach wedding, without a doubt, has its particularities.

have a plan B

The matrimonial consultant Estênio Azevedo explains that every wedding requires a concern, on the part of the event organizers, in relation to negative issues that may occur and “take the event schedule off the axis”. “In the specific case of a beach wedding, there is mainly the issue of nature as a factor of concern, as we are much more vulnerable. It is necessary to consider that it may rain and, in this case, a plan B is essential”, he says.

“The options in this case of rain are to have a tent or move the event to the inside of a hall, for example. But the point is that those who want to get married on the beach (generally) want to get married outdoors, with the noise of the waves, with the sea breeze, etc. And from the moment you need to apply plan B, this dream will be cut short”, comments the marriage consultant.

Think carefully about the location

Unless the couple already has another “fixed idea” in mind, the tip is to bet on cities that have good infrastructure to hold events. Well, if not, the event will involve shipping and logistics that will make the wedding much more complex and expensive! Some beaches, such as Ilhabela, Búzios and Trancoso, for example, are prepared for this type of event and have good local professionals.

Think about choosing the date

Every wedding has as one of the main “starting points” the choice of date, after all, it will determine many details of the event. In the case of a beach wedding in particular, the date must be thought out very carefully, for example, considering whether or not the chosen month is very conducive to rain and storms.

“Is it appropriate, for example, to have a beach wedding in winter? In this case, will I be able to provide the necessary comfort for the guests?”, “Am I going to hold the wedding during a long holiday so that the guests can plan better for the trip?”… These are some of the points that deserve attention.

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Know that you will have bureaucracy

Azevedo points out that a beach wedding implies a series of authorizations, mainly from the local government, but sometimes also from environmental protection agencies (in the case of a more deserted beach, for example).

“But in many beaches there are already resorts, hotels, which provide an area for holding the wedding ceremony, and then having a lounge, covered area or lawn, for example, available for holding the party”, comments the matrimonial consultant.

Reflect on the choice of suppliers

Another important point is to think about whether you will hire suppliers from the city where you live or from the city where the event will be held. In the first case, the cost can be very high due to the displacement, however, there is the advantage of hiring professionals that you already know/would like to hire.

Now, if you decide to hire professionals in the city where the wedding will be held, the expense will probably be lower. However, this requires good research and the possibility that you will go to the city in question several times during your wedding preparations.

Some guests won’t

Getting married on the beach offers most guests a special experience, but also some difficulties for many of them! Unfortunately, not everyone is able to travel to the city where the event will be held, whether for work reasons, financial issues, etc.

You need to be aware of this and not be upset if you learn that a relative or special friend will not be able to attend your wedding. Naturally, at a beach wedding, the number of missing guests is greater than at an event held in the city where the couple lives.

It is necessary to think about the stay of the guests

Unlike a wedding that takes place in the bride and groom’s own city, a beach wedding requires extra concern for the guests’ stay. The bride and groom will probably need to indicate accommodation options for the guests; in addition to providing additional information about the city and directions on how to get there.

That’s exactly why, especially in the case of a beach wedding, a wedding website plays a very important role!

For Azevedo, of all the aspects that involve a beach wedding, the first and most important thing is to think that the possibility of having to apply a plan B is much greater than in the case of weddings in other environments. It is essential that the couple is aware of this.

Advantages and disadvantages

It is a fact that the wedding should always be organized according to the wishes of the couple. So, if the bride and groom have the dream of getting married on the beach, hardly anything will make them give up on that idea! But, it is interesting to evaluate the “pros and cons” of this decision.

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Positives of a beach wedding

Naturally beautiful scenery;
Offer a unique experience for guests;
Transforming an event lasting a few hours into something more “grandiose”, since most guests have to prepare for the trip and usually end up staying more than a day in the city where the wedding took place (as well as the bride and groom and their families). );
The certainty of wonderful photos with that unique beauty of a beach.

Downsides of a beach wedding

Greater attention to factors such as, for example (and mainly), the weather;
Availability of a larger budget;
The possibility of bad weather demands a plan B, putting an end to the dream of holding the ceremony outdoors and standing on the sand;
The fact that not all the guests will be able to take off to go to a wedding held on the beach;
More bureaucracy (authorizations) and difficulty in solving things remotely.

For Azevedo, getting married on the beach means having more points of attention and investment than getting married elsewhere. However, of course: it’s all worth it if the beach wedding is really a dream for the couple!

So, this is exactly what should be evaluated: “do we really insist that the wedding is on the beach?”. If the answer is “yes”, the couple, assisted by good professionals, will certainly “make all the stages of the organization and organize an unforgettable event for everyone!

Decoration: tips and inspirations

A beach already “speaks for itself”, so, especially in this case, the maxim “less is more” fully applies.

“You are getting married in a place that already has its natural beauty. So, if you bring too much decoration, it ends up overshadowing what you went looking for on a beach: the natural beauty of the place. The background is exactly to be able to see the sea, the waves, birds flying…”, comments Azevedo.

“In other words, the beach wedding calls for a more simplistic decoration, so that the attention of the guests is focused on that moment, on the natural landscape”, adds the matrimonial consultant.

However, thinking about the items that will be placed, it is necessary to pay attention to some points. “For example, if the bride and groom want to place an arrangement on top of the celebrant’s sideboard, let it be a heavy arrangement, not too big… .

Inspiring beach wedding decorations

Get inspired by beautiful ceremonies held on the beach and learn how to think about your wedding decor in order to enhance (but never overshadow!) the natural beauty of this environment!

Yes, the images prove that, in a beach wedding, “the minimum is much more”, as highlighted by Azevedo.

bride’s look

The bride’s look must be appropriate to the choice of location. Certainly a dress with a voluminous skirt and a body full of shine is not the most suitable! In general, the dress should be fluid, combined with hairstyle and makeup that show the bride’s beauty in the most natural way possible.

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“As in the case of decoration, here the ‘less is more’. If guests will have their feet in the sand, the bride and groom should be too. But, if you are going to wear shoes, you have to think about the issue of comfort”, comments Azevedo.

“The dress should be lighter, with a fabric that falls over the bride’s body… The mermaid or princess style models, for example, are not very suitable. It’s interesting when the bride wears a dress with a strap, a simple hair arrangement”, exemplifies Azevedo.

The matrimonial consultant points out that, in a beach wedding, there is already something to draw a lot of attention, which is exactly the natural beauty of the environment. “So it’s not nice for the bride to overshadow that beauty, but rather be a ‘complement,’” he adds.

However, none of this means that the bride needs to wear a “loose look”. If it matches her style, she can even opt for a slightly more “elaborate” dress, as long as it is in harmony with the rest of the look and also with the style of the ceremony.

Even because, today, many beach weddings have followed a more sophisticated style, especially when performed in resorts inside or outside Brazil. In these cases, you can think of a more elegant and social event, as long as the comfort of the bride and groom is not left out!

Does the bride want to wear nice shoes? How about betting, then, on a low-heeled sandal in a neutral color, for example?! Is she getting married in the winter and chose a long-sleeved dress? How about pairing it with an elegant sneaker?

Sometimes, just a loose hair “neutralizes” a more sophisticated detail that may be in the chosen dress and this already creates the necessary harmony for the occasion!

The possibilities are many and, in fact, there are no rules… But, of course, common sense is a keyword when choosing the bride’s look for a beach wedding!

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Getting married on the beach may not be the best option for a bride who wants to wear a classic outfit, with a voluminous dress, for example. All this must be taken into account. However, the beauty that exists in a bride who dresses properly for a ceremony on the beach is undeniable… And there are plenty of good options for that!