Unique Beach Wedding Receptions
By Cindy English
The most unique beach wedding reception ideas are sparked
by imagination not tradition.
Never mind etiquette, tradition and timelines. That information
is outdated and stuffy. Do what will make you and your guests
happy. It is a time for fun and celebration, not pomp and ceremony!
Long gone are the days of "assigned " seating arrangements
and cookie cutter reception programs. Everyone waiting to be
told what to do next. Yawn! Today, you can "have it your
way ". No, I am not suggesting that "Burger King " host
your reception. But, you could, IF you wanted to! That's the
message.
To plan for your reception, you need first to know:
* What is your theme?
* What time of day you will be having your wedding ceremony?
* What type of atmosphere do you wish to create?
Answer those three questions and great beach wedding reception
ideas will follow.
Perhaps you will marry in a romantic sunrise ceremony followed
by a breakfast reception. How about an early afternoon wedding
followed by a beach barbeque? Plan fun activities such as a
sand castle building contest or a volleyball game. Marry at
sunset. Follow the ceremony with a wine and cheese reception
and dancing.
The size of your guest list and your budget will also help
to determine which path you take.
Buffet or food station receptions lend themselves very well
to informal beach weddings and are the most fun. They are also
cheaper! You can easily coordinate this type of reception yourself
and eliminate the added expense of a caterer. Those special
women in your family who love to cook would be honored to assist
with this project I'll bet. Heck, knowing "Aunt Jo " and "Grandma ",
they will probably take over and you won't have to worry about
a thing!
Formal afternoon weddings will of course lead to the usual "sit
down " planned menus. Caterers will be necessary. The
advantage being that the whole affair will be tended to without
you lifting a finger... for a price. In order to cut costs
here, you will have to limit the menu and the guests.
So, if you have a large guest list and a limited budget, avoid
marrying late in the afternoon. Guests will be hungry and expect
the dinner reception. Instead, stick with a breakfast, brunch
or cocktail reception.
The wedding industry dictates that a reception should be from
three to five hours in length. Rubbish! A reception should
be as long as it takes for you and your guests to enjoy each
others company and have fun. It can last a couple of hours
or all day if you like.
Don't feel obligated to stretch the event out. Often, your
older guests tire easily and would like to leave before the
designated departure time anyway. If you are having a beach
side bash, consider a "come and go" atmosphere. Let
people know what time your departure will be so they can be
there to send you off.
As far as beach wedding reception ideas go, the rule of thumb
is - there is no rule of thumb! Break the mold. Do something
different, something fun, something memorable.
Whatever you and your guests will enjoy most, IS the perfect
beach wedding reception!
About the Author: Cindy English is the publisher of:
http://www.Beach-Wedding-Themes.com Beach
wedding themes full of fun, fantasy and romance
http://www.All-Florida-Beach-Weddings.com Plan
your wedding celebration in Paradise! © Copyright 2005
- 2006 by Cindy English
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www.isnare.com
