The
Basics of Planning A Beach Themed Wedding - Part I
by
Rose Smith, Copyright 2004
A glorious
sunset, a gentle breeze and your love by your side. This is the romantic
vision that usually comes to mind for couples panning a beach theme
wedding. However, the realities of planning such a wedding can be
a bit more confusing and stressful. Here are some guidelines that
you need to take into consideration to help you keep things under
control.
Checking
Rules and Regulations Regarding Beach Use
You will
need to plan carefully for your beach wedding. There are many laws
and guidelines regarding the use of beaches and each varies according
to the location you are in. If it is just you, your mate and a marriage
official, then there will be no problem for the most part. However,
you can't just trod out onto an area of a beach with a bunch of people
and have a wedding. You will first need to get permission to use the
beach (whether it's a public or private beach) and then determine
what is allowed. Here are some questions you should get answered:
* Have
you checked to see if the beach you have in mind can be used for functions
such as this? Is it a public beach or a private beach?
* Do
you require a special permit to use the beach for a wedding? If so,
where do you obtain one and how much does it cost?
* Are
there any restrooms nearby that can be used? Keep in mind, most of
the restrooms found on beaches are basically outhouses. Will your
guests want to use such a facility?
* Are
there any recreational buildings nearby that can be used for preparing
food, washing dishes, restroom ruse, running electricity to the beach
area, or can used in case a storm suddenly pops up.
* Are
you permitted to erect large tents to be used as shade or to protect
food from direct sun?
* What
are the regulations regarding smoking on the beach and the serving
of alcohol? Many public beaches won't permit either. Private beaches
tend to be more lenient provided you keep all cigarette butts in a
container and make sure the beach is carefully cleaned after the festivities.
* Are
you allowed to have a bonfire? What other regulations are there regarding
the use of tiki torches, candles, lanterns, etc?
* Can
you have a specific area of the beach designated for your wedding
to keep other beach goers from interrupting your occasion?
* Are
you allowed to serve food? Are there any waste cans available for
garbage or must you supply your own?
The above
questions should help in confirming what regulations are in force
when using a beach for a wedding ceremony and/or reception. Of course,
that is only part of the equation. There are many more questions that
need to be answered and will be addressed in Part II of this article.
read
part 2 - click
here
Rose
Smith is the owner of Wedding Themes and More, a website designed
to help you discover your perfect wedding theme. You can find more
information, resources and articles about beach weddings at: http://www.wedthemes.com/beach-weddings.shtml
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