There is something just very romantic about a destination wedding. People generally choose different locales because they hold a sentimental value or because of the beauty of the place. It may not be fancy like a ‘touristy’ place like Eiffel tower or Venice. A ranch house, a mansion, a beach serves just as well. Beach weddings hold a special place in hearts of those who plan summer weddings. Nothing says ‘in love, relaxed and fun in company of loved ones’ like a beach wedding.
It is very easy to see the appeal of a beach wedding in particular. The cool salty breeze, sound of waves, beautiful blue skies, great natural light or stars and pretty lights in the evening and golden-white sand teamed with lovely canopies draped with fairy lights, theme based colored drapes, decorative arches and mellifluous music sounds like the perfect setting for a fairy-tale wedding.
Some wedding planners and photographers swear by beach Canopy Tents (site) rather than just flowery arches beneath vows are exchanged. Beach Canopy Tents are designed in such a way that the canopy is supported by the pillars and cross beams without having the conventional side walls and flaps of a regular tent. They are weighed down by sand bag like anchors by sand spikes/stakes to make them steady against the wind and sand. Canopy Tents specially designed for beach weddings give a better scope for theme based decoration and great wedding photography. Not only the canopy itself can be in theme based colors and fabrics, the pillars and corners of the Canopy Tent can be decorated accordingly. The wedding aisle can be accommodated inside the canopy tent or can lead upto it while guests can be seated around it. Some parties go with huge beach Canopy Tents which can accommodate the guests under one canopy or have a formation of canopies. Some arrange open air ceremonies with toasts, eating and dancing under beach Canopy Tents.
Generally loved themes include ivory, foam, aquamarine, golden colors for drapes on pillars, jasmine and lilac flowers, shell curtains or hangings while some favor tropical bold colors like sunset red, pinks and yellows or even teal, purple, turquoise in combination with shades of white. Such drapes and hangings coupled with similarly colored canopy fabric, chairs and tables look delightful with lights. The bride and groom generally wear colors and fabrics that suit the beach wedding. Finger foods like canapé’s, meatballs, various platters can all have a nautical theme as can the wedding cake and dinner menu. In fact the very initial invites to place markings can all go along the same theme.