You’re getting married later this year or next year: you’re organized, creative, and have access to Pinterest…so do you really need to spend money on a beach wedding planner? Well, whether you’re a local bride sharing vows at your favorite beach spot, or planning a destination wedding from out of state, here are 5 reasons why you should hire a Beach Wedding company to plan and execute your event.
5 Top Reasons to use a Beach Wedding Company
One Stop Shop– From wedding officiant to ceremony photographer, set up to break down, the Beach Wedding planner does EVERYTHING for you. As a bride, do you really want to drag equipment and decorations through the sand and work up a sweat? No! Don’t spend countless hours researching reviews or juggling phone calls the day of the wedding. Rest assured that Florida Beach Weddings company has you covered.
Trip Advisor- Did you know some sections of coastal Clearwater may only provide 2-3 parking spots? Or that not every dream beach spot has a ramp/stairs within reasonable walking distance? High or low tide times? Florida Beach Weddings Planners have over 12 years experience, know Florida cities and beaches, and ensure every detail is covered. Whether it’s a Gulf beach wedding or on the east coast of Florida, we plan your entire ceremony and personally make it happen. Our family and friends operated business goes all out to make your dream wedding day a reality.
D.I.Y.- Dreaming of making your own beautiful wedding arch or tying together dozens of those amazing floral arrangements? Those “little” expenses add up and you would end up saving money by hiring an affordable Beach Wedding Company. Complete Florida Beach Weddings packages start at $699 and at the top end average $2,500. Not to mention, what are you really going to do with all of those perfect projects after the wedding? Well, besides provide gorgeous decor for your basement or attic.
Sign on the X– Permits and the Florida wedding license may contain fine print, unforeseen details, or time sensitive material that you may not otherwise be aware of. Allow our Beach Wedding Company to guide you and do the work for you without the stress of a minor detail keeping you from your dream day.
Smooth Sailing– our Beach Wedding Planner does it all. Your “Handy Uncle John” or “Crafty Cousin Susan” won’t have to lift a finger or stress about what goes where. Instead, you and all of your closest friends and family can relax and enjoy your beautiful day. And let’s not forget to mention the hours involved in a beach wedding. Set up and break down will leave you with sand and sweat in places no attendee or bridal party needs to know about!
So avoid sweat, tears and stress and choose an all inclusive Florida Beach Wedding packagefor your wedding day; it really includes everything!
So you’ve already decided you want to get married by the water, be it by cruise boat or beach. Now it’s decision time. Cruises can be fun and relaxing and they sell you the idea that everything is all in one place. Sounds to me like a perfect….. honeymoon. Cruise boat weddings however can be stressful, expensive, and complicated…and it might be quite awhile before any of us can sail away. However, if you are planning to get married a couple of years down the road, get the best of both worlds with a complete beach wedding and then cruise: “All aboard the S.S. Honeymoon!” Here are some considerations to help you with your planning:
Why beach weddings are a better choice than cruise weddings
Expenses: It’s good to set a clear budget before any planning starts. A Cocoa Beach Wedding package has affordable and upfront prices with no hidden charges and fees. Set up/break down, wedding coordinating services, officiant, photographer, unity sand, and legal filing of your Florida marriage license is all included at a budget-friendly price. Cruise wedding packages can average around $4,000-$8,000. And that starting price comes with a whole list of fine print, exclusions, and additional charges. Oh, and it definitely doesn’t include the cost of the cruise/stateroom itself. If friends or family can’t afford to take the cruise but can be at the wedding, then having a wedding on the beach prior to sailing is the best choice!
Time constraints: Pre-departure cruise weddings can be stressful. If guests are not cruising, the ceremony and time may feel very rushed. Flights can be delayed. Guests are provided specific boarding and exciting times and special accommodations will not be provided for non-cruising or late guests. Vacation season can make even large ships feel crowded!
Don’t rock the boat: Considering getting married mid-cruise? You will be likely getting married inside in the lounge or theater. Those pre-wedding jitters don’t mix well with rough seas. A seasick bride, groom, or guests could make for a rocky wedding day. With a beach wedding, seas could be 10-15 feet all while you can enjoy them from the flat, silky sand of Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Make it official: Many cruise wedding packages are not actual legal ceremonies. Couples need to follow the laws of the country where the cruise ship is registered and there may be specific residency requirements. Don’t be tricked by the “keepsake wedding certificate.” That does NOT pass for a legal marriage. Furthermore, foreign ports can also be tricky when it comes to legalizing marriages. You may need extra documentation and if something goes wrong it can be a nightmare. Florida Beach Weddings provides all the information you need to get legally married. We can assist you on how to get your Florida marriage license by mail – just bring it to the beach to get married.
Plan ahead: Cruise ports, itineraries, and conditions can change, leaving you scrambling last minute. Cruises may skip ports of call due to weather. However, you can book your complete beach wedding way ahead of time without thinking twice. You will be ten minutes from the cruise port . You can even arrange a small reception on the ship!
