There are many wonderful new things newlyweds receive following their wedding. Presents, wedding rings, a new last name, just to name a few. One thing newlyweds don’t want to acquire is a load of wedding debt. Traditional wedding expenses can leave couples drowning in debt before even walking the aisle, and that’s not even counting your honeymoon. Is a destination wedding any cheaper? The answer is yes, it can be if you choose wisely and stay in the USA. Two of the most popular destinations are Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach. In fact, Tripadvisor has named St. Pete Beach the top beach in America for 2021! So let’s talk these beautiful Tampa Bay beaches and how to have a Florida Beach Wedding on a budget. Do the words affordable budget and wedding planning even belong in the same sentence? Yes!
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Before beginning any planning, do your homework. What is your budget? Planning Clearwater Beach Weddings on a budgetcan mean different things for different couples. However, even if you have the slimmest of funds, a little creativity and a small beach wedding package can work together for the beach ceremony of your dreams. Once you’ve established your bottom line budget, it’s time to get to planning the best Florida beach wedding!
Consider Your Costs
Think of all the non-negotiable items involved in your Florida Beach Wedding Budget. It’s a common mistake to skip right to the wedding planning and neglect travel and lodging costs. So avoid any sneaky, costly, surprises with your wedding budget by considering the following expenses. There’s a great tool to get an estimated cost calculator for traveling. And with Clearwater Beach near Tampa Bay, you can get even more accurate budget costs by city.
Travel Expenses
Flying? Driving? Check out travel costs, bearing in mind calendar dates may cause variations in price. Websites, like Trip Advisor, allow you to search for by date, airport, and travel preferences. Driving? Google Maps allows you to type in your location and destination for mileage estimates and food, hotel, etc. along the way. Right now, air travel is more affordable than ever and passengers named Tampa as one of North America’s most hygienic airports!
Lodging
The average cost for a hotel in Florida is around $100-$200/night. Of course, you can find more budget friendly places or live the luxurious life and go all out. So that’s a starting point. Again, check out the cost calculator by city to get a better idea. The Tampa Bay area offers so many choices that it’s easy to find your preferred type of accommodations. Check out the Holiday Inn Harbourside an ideal location for couples that want to enjoy an all-inclusive Clearwater Beach wedding venue since you can book a wedding reception there too. Want beachfront? The 3 Palms Retreat is an ideal location for an entire bridal party. This rental property has beautiful views of the ocean. What makes this house even more extraordinary is the separation of the main house and the duplex: it provides separate areas to get ready before the wedding. It can be less expensive than you think for family and friends when sharing.
Food
This is a budget point that will sneak up on you before you know it. The average cost for food is $44/day! However, finding a hotel with a kitchen/kitchenette can cut down on that price substantially. So if you’re on a tight budget, add a hotel room kitchen to your must have list and you can save hundreds on food. If you are planning a beach wedding reception you will have to add that to your budget as well.
Entertainment
The great thing about Florida Beach Weddings on a budget is you have built in free entertainment- the Gulf beach! So a bathing suit and sunscreen could be your only expense here. The sun and sea are priceless especially on the white sand of Clearwater Beach! But if you’re looking to hit up a concert, visit a theme park, book a fishing charter, or other fun Florida activity, consider those costs as you plan.
Wedding Dress & Accessories
Bridal gowns and suits vary greatly in price. Some of the pricier gowns can be in the thousands, but the great thing about a Florida Beach Wedding is the laid back atmosphere. That means lots of options for the bridal dress code. Love Boho or a short wedding dress? You can find a casual beach wedding dress for less than $100. Or check your local swip swap and resale stores if you are set on that traditional wedding dress without breaking the bank. Same goes for the groom. A nice pair of khakis and white button down fits right in on the beach and your budget.
Invitations
In an age where technology is king, the e-vite is a perfectly suitable and cost efficient means of inviting guests for your Clearwater Beach wedding on a budget. That should cover just about all the non-negotiable wedding costs. So now, let’s move onto your big day.. choosing your budget friendly wedding package.
The next step is to visit our complete Wedding Packages page and find your perfect wedding day set up. Our Beach Wedding Specialists are waiting to help you. Complete package prices start at $699 and go up to around $2,500. You show up to the beach with your marriage license and Florida Beach Weddings does the rest. Best of all our family and friends operated beach wedding company handles the setup and breakdown. You don’t have to lift a “ring finger”.
“I Do!”
Now that you have a clear budget outline, it’s time to make the “free” decisions. Wedding date, specific location, vow choices, color schemes…Contact us today to start planning the Florida Beach Wedding of your dreams.
We welcome you to the beautiful Nokomis Beach! Nokomis Beach Dream Weddings boast silky sandy beaches, peaceful shoreline, gorgeous sunsets, and a stunning blue water! Be warned, if you are looking for the Spring Break hang out, this is NOT the place. Our “things to do” and “places to eat” lists are exactly what you need for a perfectly relaxing wedding weekend. However, if it’s nightlife and crowds you’re after, look elsewhere!
Places to Stay:
Casey Key Resort The sweet spot of Nokomis Beach. Settle in steps from the private beach in a gulf-front bungalow. Relaxation is not an option, it’s a must. In-room kitchen and spectacular views. Spend your days deciding if you’ll be on the patio or your beach chair…decisions, decisions. This isn’t the Ritz, but it is clean, charming, and perfect for a quiet beach getaway for two.
Beachcomber: The Beachcomber is a family owned business and the owners who live on the property love the island. This resort has 12 apartments, ranging in size from 350-1400 square feet. Rooms are furnished with a comfortable beachy vibe and you’ll be living on island time. Oh and this place has a nearly perfect Trip Advisor rating.
Places to Eat:
The Breakfast Cottage: Because it’s the first, and arguably most important meal of the day- breakfast. This quaint ma and pa restaurant is everything a breakfast place should be- friendly service staff, great atmosphere, and delicious home cooked food.
Pop’s Sunset Grill: Located right on the intracoastal, this restaurant is hands down a must visit. Waterfront dining doesn’t get any more wonderful than this. Love seafood? The “Steampot”- order it! Live music, laid back vibes, amazing food.
Briandi’s: Love a steak? Look no further. So intimate table seating, fantastic service, and a full belly are the top three take aways from Briandi’s.
Things To Do:
Off the Grid Fishing: Famous for it’s year-round fishery, Nokomis is a fisherman’s dream. Step aboard the 28-foot Mako boat with Captain Korye. This charter is just right for smaller groups of up to six people and get ready to shout, “Fish on!”
Shark Teeth Hunting: Nokomis beach is a popular spot for shark teeth. Check out the best tips for finding a shark tooth to bring home!
Jet Ski Rentals: Adventure time! Efficient service, fun rides, and maybe even get a close up encounter with a dolphin or manatee!
Beach Wedding Packages:
Whether you’re looking to have a beach elopement, large wedding event, or anything in between, we have the beach wedding package for you. Still narrowing down your exact beach location? You can learn more about Nokomis Beach Weddings and the surrounding gulf coast area beach packages.
Elopements
Just the two of you or up to six guests can enjoy the stress free beach wedding atmosphere with an elopement. Check out our beach wedding elopements options.
Beach Wedding Packages
If you’re looking for a larger than six guest list, check out these beach wedding package options. And remember, these beach wedding packages are all inclusive. No hidden fees and everything you need for the day of your wedding ceremony. Oh and did we mention the affordability? Yeah, that’s covered too!
Think you’ve found your dream beach wedding location? Contact us so we can start planning and get you and your beloved on a Gulf beach to tie the knot!
Do shades of blue make you sigh with joy? Blue is a very popular color for weddings all over the world, but especially beloved when used by brides at the beach. The wonderful thing about blue themed wedding decorations is that they not only compliment the ocean, but the sky and the sand, no matter how light or dark it is. You can’t go wrong using blue in your beach wedding theme, and we can’t think of any other color that really goes with everything. The couple kissing in the photo above chose bright blue and white draping on their wedding arch from the Destiny Package. It really is stunning with the bride’s bouquet and white wedding dress.
Blue and teal together? We say, “I do” to this wedding color palette. After all, the ocean behind this stunning black bamboo wedding arch is blue and teal also. The black accents in this Anchors Away Distinctive Design package complete this nautical theme on Daytona Beach. Sometimes called “Tiffany Blue”, shades of teal will always be popular with beach brides, and paired with another color it simply makes a seaside ceremony come alive.
This Nautical Knot wedding package is stunning again with white and royal blue, some call it sapphire blue, with a lily topper. The bride and groom chose yellow flowers as an accent color and the effect of the entire wedding setup is whimsical yet beautiful against this cloudless Florida sky and seaside.
Navy, natural thick bamboo and a gold flower accents could not be more beautiful…that’s why we call it the Beach Bliss Distinctive Design! Starfish and nautical rope complete the aisle where the bride walked down to meet her beloved. This barefoot wedding is the perfect coastal wedding design. The addition of navy bridesmaid dresses is an elegant touch. Even the sky cooperated as a soft blue grey background for this couple’s photographs!
Dusty blue and white are again the top choice at this Siesta Key beach wedding. This Dusty Blue Distinctive Design package sure looks high priced with it’s upscale greenery and muted florals. The aisle and white chairs are waiting eagerly for an engaged couple to celebrate their marriage vows with white sand and sea oats gently waving in the background. How breathtaking!
The Destiny Beach Wedding Package strikes again! For larger weddings it is the perfect choice for brides because it has over 20 colors to choose from…including this Azure blue! Daytona Beach Shores is the perfect backdrop for this wedding setup accented by grassy greenery and Tiki torches. In the photo below we see it combined with coral which is so perfect for a Gulf beach wedding in Clearwater.
Blue and teal again intertwine on this beach wedding arch pictured below from our Teal Distinctive Design package. Look at that large, gorgeous topper with white and teal flowers plus greenery! This country-style couple got married at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine on this beautiful beach that offers white and cinnamon colored sand. Even a vintage wedding could use this blue wedding decor…it never goes out of style.
So, after seeing these blue wedding designs, you may be wondering, “How much does a destination wedding cost in Florida?” With our beach company, you will be delighted by how affordable our all inclusive wedding packages are. Depending on which beach location you choose, packages start at $699 and at the high end average about $2,500. Permits and parking may be extra as well as our affordable professional wedding photography option, however your total wedding day bill will be much cheaper than a traditional wedding in your home town. Contact us today to secure your date. You can browse our complete wedding packages here.
Dreaming of a barefoot wedding in the silver sand? The golden hour with oranges, pinks, reds, purples, pinks, across the horizon? A barefoot wedding can be a sign of trust, commitment, humility, and let’s face it…it just feels wonderful. Is a relaxing wedding get away, a barefoot beach wedding for you? Let’s take a look at some of the best Florida Beach Wedding locations for a white sand, barefoot ceremony.
Barefoot Beach Wedding Locations
Although you can really experience the soft sand and sunset skies from just about any spot along the Florida Coastline, we will highlight some of the beaches that make going barefoot the perfect delight for you and your guests. A destination wedding on the beach will make your special day one where you all can relax and be themselves. Whether it is a larger beach wedding or just the two of you, a barefoot wedding ceremony can feel even more intimate. Even your wedding party can go without shoes!
Clearwater Beach
The 2.5 miles of white sandy beach line and gorgeous water are what keep Clearwater Beach ranked as Trip Advisor’s best vacation destination year after year. So don’t just take it from us, hear what the thousands of visitors have to say about the dream destination beach wedding location. The variety of hotel accommodations keep prices fair, helping to keep the this an affordable beach wedding option. There are sunset festivals and drum circles taking place for a unique experience. The Florida Beach Weddings team has the inside scoop on some of the most convenient beach parking solutions and can fit your wedding to your personality. So whether it is quiet, calm and serene or fun filled, people watching, music loving, Clearwater Beach has a barefoot beach wedding venue waiting for you!
Destin Beach
Everything we just said about Clearwater beach’s natural landscape, repeat for Destin Beach. Pristine white sandy beach perfect for bare feet, calm emerald water, relaxed atmosphere. This Florida beach wedding location is a hot spot! In case ours and Trip Advisor’s reviews aren’t noteworthy enough, even Oprah has been known to shout out to Destin for it’s awesome beach! So you know it’s got to be good! This is the spot for beautiful beaches with sand as white as snow, abounding golf courses, famous “The Henderson” resort, and still affordable! This beach is an easy road trip destination beach wedding for all the neighboring Florida states. So whether it’s party of 2 or 200, a Destin Beach wedding is a perfect 10 on the barefoot beach wedding list.
Siesta Key Beach
Well add it to our list of white sandy beach, lovely gulf water views and stunning sunsets! Siesta Key beach is a great location for a barefoot beach wedding. Both family and budget friendly, this beach location will have you kicking off your shoes the moment you arrive. There are a variety of affordable hotel accommodations within a short walk to the beach, fun and lively restaurants, and nothing beats the romantic Siesta Key Beach sunsets!
So elopement, small wedding, or full on party wedding, we can help you plan your dream sunset beach wedding! Contact us to find out everything you need to know about planning a beach wedding. From marriage licenses to beach permits, color design choices to photography packages. We surely have a beach marriage package to cover all of your sunset beach wedding needs!
New Smyrna Beach
Dreaming of dunes? Sand dunes rolling as far as the eyes can see like snowdrifts abound in New Smyrna beach! New Smyrna Beach Wedding couples will enjoy a 17 mile stretch of white sand beach, the blue Atlantic ocean with white wave caps, and a typically less crowded location than your traditional beach wedding in the Daytona area. It truly is a paradise beach wedding perfect for barefoot vows! Contact us today to get started planning your barefoot beach wedding.
Dream Beach Wedding locations are settling in with the sea life at Turtle Beach! Turtle Beach is located just south of Siesta Key and offers a stretch of tranquil shoreline and blue/green water. Turtle Beach Weddings are geared toward slightly smaller weddings, with a quiet and peaceful feel. Free parking, less crowds, and turtle sightings make Turtle Beach inviting to beach goers and couples alike.
Places to Stay:
Fisherman’s Cove: You can check in here and call it a week! Rent a boat, go paddle boarding or kayaking, sit back and relax. This resort does require a 7 night minimum stay, but if you consider it you wedding and honeymoon, it’s well worth the time off! Steps to the beach, wake up to the sights and sounds of the gulf, and watch the sunset from your balcony.
AirBnB: We love the various beach cottages available for rent in the Sarasota Area. So if you’re less of a resort seeker and more of a homey-kinda-feel check out some of the fun beachside spots.
Things to Do:
“Quiet, less crowded, great sunsets.” Those are just a few of the Trip Advisor headlines you’ll find describing Turtle Beach. The list of entertainment is pretty much non-existent. Except for the entertaining beauty of nature. Go shelling, keep your eyes out for turtles, and recharge with a swim in the gulf.
Siesta Trolley, Inc.: Get a new perspective of the Siesta Key area with a trolley ride! You can even rent a trolley for your wedding day!
Places to Eat:
As we mentioned, the beauty and tranquility of Turtle Beach means not a whole lot going on, and we mean that in the best way. So for day beach trips, it’s best to pack a cooler as you won’t find restaurants and dining in the heart of Turtle Beach. However, just a couple of miles from Siesta Key which has many options.
Beach Wedding Packages:
Whether you’re looking to have a beach elopement, large wedding event, or anything in between, we have the beach wedding package for you. Still narrowing down your exact beach location? You can learn more about Turtle Beach Weddings and the surrounding gulf coast area beach packages.
Elopements
Just the two of you or up to six guests can enjoy the stress free beach wedding atmosphere with an elopement. Check out our beach wedding elopements options.
Beach Wedding Packages
If you’re looking for a larger than six guest list, check out these beach wedding package options for Turtle Beach Weddings. And remember, these beach wedding packages are all inclusive. No hidden fees and everything you need for the day of your wedding ceremony. Oh and did we mention the affordability? Yeah, that’s covered too!
