A bride who dreams of a romantic beach wedding has many decisions to make. But for a beach wedding, the right location is one of the most important decisions that will determine whether your beach wedding carries a lifetime of great memories.
There are hundreds of beaches to choose from. From Maine to Florida, around the Gulf to Texas and Mexico and all the way back up the west coast, beaches abound. And that’s not even considering the hundreds of beaches available in the Caribbean islands.
But when you select the beach wedding you almost always chose the location first. There is nothing wrong with that but this could leave you disappointed and set you up for more stress than you can handle, especially in planning your beach wedding.
So why set yourself for failure. There are two considerations you should take into account before you pick that picture perfect location. I call this my beach location budgeting technique.
One of the first considerations when you are choosing a destination for your beach wedding is your budget. None of us like to place limits on our wedding. This is the most important and special day of our lives.
But when i planned my beach wedding, before i selected my location i prepared a budget. This allowed me to find the right location. And when i chose a location beyond what i initially thought i could afford, i cut down in other areas to make up for it.
And in this financial environment, just by know your budget you can not negotiate a deal for your ideal beach location. With some strong negotiations, you can get almost any location you want for the price you want.
Here is what to consider when creating a location budget:
How much travel is involved? If you do not have a beach in your area, you will need to drive or fly to get there.
You will need at least two nights at a hotel, perhaps more. Also, will your attendants, friends, parents and other family be able to afford to join you? It’s very disappointing to have a small group able to attend when you’ve invited two hundred.
Now lets consider some great location spots for that special day. Before you do the weather factor plays a critical part in getting the timing right for that special location.
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a lovely and romantic place for a wedding, but it would not be a good choice at the height of the hurricane season. Check with a local news service or library for average temperatures and rainfall during the week you choose for your beach wedding.
Summer in Florida, the Gulf Coast states, or the islands is extremely hot. Sweat is not romantic. If you are thinking summer, look into a beach in a more northern area, such as Cape May, New Jersey. The weather is still summery, but not as hot as southern locales.
Another thing to check into is how wide the beach is. Will there be enough room for your guests to be seated comfortably? Or will elderly relatives have to walk a long way in shifting sand to get to the beach wedding site at the edge of the water?
What about the those tide tables? You wouldn’t want to arrive and find your chosen site under water if it happens to be high tide. If you desire a beach wedding with the sun setting over the water, the smart thing to do is chose a beach on the western shore of whichever island or state you choose.
Picking the right location will help you make that special day that is relished and talked forever. Your friends may even envy you for that.
Author: Betsy Brown
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
Provided by: Digital Camera Times
