Beach Weddings

The cool breeze from the sea, relaxing sound of the waves, kiss of sunlight on your cheeks and tinkling sensation of sand on your toes... We're heading to the beach! The beach is the epitome of a perfect outdoor wedding location. It's the perfect place for a wedding and vacation at the same time. So sit back, relax, and sip a cool cocktail decorated with a drink umbrella - a must-have for any drink on the beach.

Summer is the perfect season for a beach wedding. Beach weddings are mostly casual, so many brides prefer short wedding dresses. It reduces the hassle of carrying a long train as you walk and reduces the risk of getting it dirty. However, many laundry services specializes in cleaning wedding dresses, so don't let your beach wedding stop you from getting the dress of your dreams. Humidity at the beach could reach an alarming sky-high percentage. Here's an article on how to keep your hair fabulous.

For those who are planning a beach wedding, but live far away from one, you could choose to find the closest beach or... You could make it a destination wedding! Mexico and Costa Rica are becoming increasingly popular places for a destination beach wedding, especially for small intimate weddings. Not only does it serve as a vacation, but locations and catering tend to be a lot cheaper. With fewer than 10 guests, the overall cost could be cheaper than hosting a wedding in your hometown where you are obligated to invite everyone, which would run the guest list to more than 50 people. (This is a popular preference for couples who like to keep their wedding a small and private affair.)

Beaches are romantic, calming and peaceful. It would serve as the perfect backdrop for the perfectly married couple to walk into the sun set and live happily ever after!

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