If you are a bride that loves the sun, sand and ocean, consider having a beach wedding. The biggest benefit is that everyone who comes gets to go on a mini vacation. You also can enjoy the destination as your honeymoon location if you don’t want to fly anywhere else after the wedding. If you don’t know where to go for a beach wedding, below are some suggested places.

Hawaii is a great destination. From the sand, the beautiful blue ocean and the warm, inviting people, you will find many great things to do and see if you choose Hawaii. There are many islands to choose from depending on what price you want to spend. Maui will be more expensive than Oahu. Oahu has more choices. Kauai and the Big Island are more private, but you will have to pay a lot of money at the big resorts. The weather is also really nice almost all year round, although be aware of the rainy season.

Caribbean is a great place for those on the East Coast. The resorts are fantastic and people are very organized. There are plenty of activities for your guests and you will find many different lodging options. For those that don’t want to travel too far, consider going to San Diego. It has a lot of beautiful beaches and a really fun city. You can hang out downtown or stay closer to the beach. There are also many hotel options to choose from. Travel to San Diego is fairly easy and convenient. Miami is becoming more and more popular as a destination for weddings since it has a great nightlife and the weather is fantastic almost all year round. Consider Miami if you are on the East Coast.

Thailand is famous for it’s beaches. Many of the great stretch of beaches are on their smaller islands. Usually, you have to take a boat over or a smaller plane, but it isn’t that hard to get there. The resorts are really familiar with wedding parties and you and your guests will experience great luxury if you go here. There are many other beach options all around the world. A few include locations in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and even the Mediterranean. If you are planning a beach wedding, make sure that you are well prepared. Buy some beach wedding shoes and not regular heels so you won’t be caught sinking into the sand. Get a coordinator on the ground so you don’t have to worry about the details from far away. Finally, don’t forget the sunscreen.

Beach weddings are always so beautiful. There is nothing quite like having a wedding by the ocean with the sun and the sand all around you. The typical wedding flowers are not quite right for this distinctive setting; something special is called for. These are some great ideas for beach wedding flowers for bouquets and centerpieces. Bright colors are ideal for beach wedding flowers. Nothing feels more tropical than a big bunch of fuchsia hibiscus tied with an organza ribbon. Exotic orchids come in a truly remarkable array of colors, including vivid purples, hot pinks, oranges, and yellows, all of which could make marvelous additions to a beach wedding bouquet. Lilies and birds of paradise are other flowers with a tropical appeal. They are particularly pleasing for cascade bouquets.

More traditional bridal flowers like roses can be give a beachy style with the addition of special accents. Pale pink roses with small spiral seashells wired in amongst them would be a beautiful bouquet design for a beach wedding. This is a lovely way to give pale colored flowers a beach feeling, if you are not interested in the bright showy tropical colors. The shells are a nice detail, and look great when the bridal party is wearing beach theme wedding jewelry, especially beach wedding jewelry with a seashell motif. If you are planning a destination wedding to Hawaii or just want to bring the flavor of the Hawaiian islands to your local beach, think about having floral leis on hand, not just for the bride and groom, but all of the wedding guests. This would be a fantastic way to say “aloha” to your guests as they arrive at the wedding ceremony, and would surely get everyone into the spirit of your beach wedding!

For beachy centerpieces, the same general ideas which work for bouquets will be great. Bright tropical flowers, the addition of seashells, sand dollars, or faux coral will do the trick. Another idea is to design creative centerpieces with a tropical flavor. Use a hollowed out pineapple or coconut shell to hold flowers instead of a standard vase. Or fill tall clear cylinders with orchids submerged in water and nestle on a bed of sand in the middle of each dinner table. Another gorgeous idea for a beach wedding centerpiece is to fill clear vases with shells and then place the floral displays on top. These special ideas will make for beach wedding flowers which make your wedding unique and beautiful.