Planning A DIY Beach Wedding

If you have always dreamed of getting married on the beach you can easily make your dream come true by planning a do it yourself (DIY) wedding on the beach. Your first step will be to choose the beach where you want to get married. Choosing a public beach is the best way to go, though you may still need a permit to hold your beach wedding. The local government of the town you are getting married in will tell you how to get a permit if necessary.

Once you have your location secured it is time to start the fun parts of the planning. This includes designing both your save the date cards and your invitations. The save the date cards don’t even have to be actual cards unless you want them to be. More creative options include tucking a message into a bottle or creating mini surf boards announcing your wedding date.

Since you won’t have a traditional altar on the beach you can choose to make one yourself. To create a beach friendly wedding trellis all you need to do is acquire three pieces of bamboo. Using wire ties and fabrics you can create your own trellis. You can then use greenery or seashells to decorate it.

The DIY wedding flowersyou get for your bouquet and your centerpieces should be flowers that are local to wherever you are getting married. You will be able to acquire local flowers quickly and easily. You can also purchase plain white tea candles to decorate your wedding reception tables.

One of the most expensive parts of many weddings is the food served at the reception. By providing the food yourself or having a close friend or family member do it you can save a lot of money. The same rule for the food you serve, applies to the flowers you use; make sure everything is local. Not only will the food be fresher and cheaper, you will be helping the local economy. Many couples are even choosing to have a pot luck style wedding reception dinner where each guest brings a specific dish with them. This is a great way to serve dishes that mean something to your family and/or your future spouse’s family.

A buffet style dinner is also an option that will cost you less than a formal sit down dinner would and is often seen as more appropriate for a beach wedding, which tend to be laid back. Not only is a buffet a great way to feed your guests for less you would be surprised how easy it is to use certain foods as part of your wedding decor. The best part of this is that once the wedding is over the food is gone and you are not stuck with wedding decor you’ll need to pack up and store before enjoying your wedding night.

Planning a DIY wedding on the beach can be a fun experience you will never forget.