Always, Always, Always....Bridal Tips for a Perfect Beach Wedding
Always, always, always....
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- Try on your wedding dress one week prior to the wedding, just in case you might need altering. Do not count on losing those last 10 pounds just before the wedding. If it fits the weekend before, it will fit on your wedding day. Have your favorite seamstress standing by. This goes for bridesmaids as well!
- Don't worry too much about shoes. Beach ceremonies require bare feet in the sand...but be sure to have that pedicure. Pretty toes will not be regretted. Everyone will love wearing flip-flops or cute sandals. Traditional satin dyed shoes will be ruined after a beach wedding.
- Make sure you have a beautiful, matching wrap to cover your bare shoulders after your wedding party retires to the air conditioned reception area. A pashmina (wide scarf or shawl) in white or one of your bridesmaid colors is perfect.
- Skip the ceremonial toast of Bloody Mary's or Mimosa's...anything with color that could stain your wedding dresses. Instead, choose a clear beverage like a Mojito that even accidentally spilled will not show.
- Practice saying your vows out loud with your spouse. This will ensure that you both can pronounce all of the words properly and that your voices will project so your gathered loved ones can actually hear the ceremony.
- Chances are it will be windy. There is almost always an ocean breeze...so don't fret about getting expensive, extravagant hair styles. Consider simply wearing your long hair up in a white or clear clip with some dried baby's breath flowers (from your bouquet). Simple elegance.
- Do not use a spray-on, or lotion tanning cream. It will stain your dress...instead use a shimmer lotion that will make your skin glow.
- Keep your rings safe in a trusted pocket. Do not allow them to be carried on a pillow by a young ring bearer across the sand or pier...or your symbols of love will most likely be lost forever before the ceremony begins.
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Posted by Cynthia Holly at 10/4/2010 8:34 AM 
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Tags: Beach Wedding Bridal Tips
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Tags: Beach Wedding Bridal Tips
Thanks for the wonderful tips. I am getting married in 9 months in Turks and Caicos for my Destination Wedding and this thread has helped me consider all the things you might overlook. Thanks again and I will post again as the wedding gets closer.
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I love the banner idea! What a great way to involve your guests and make its truely unique to your wedding! You could even do the same thing for other big celebrations! Love it!
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There certainly is a lot to bear in mind for a beach wedding. Your tips are right on target. Some, such as the clear-liquid toasts and the safekeeping of the rings, are suitable for ANY wedding.
All the laughter at your wedding should be for joy . . . not embarrassment.
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One of the most memorable weddings… Great thanks to the wedding photographer. LOVE her dress and she looked gorgeous! You have captured such a unique perspective of each wedding in a totally different way and I love them all. The first picture is STUNNING. As a photographer I appreciate the beauty expressed through pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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