If you are planning a beach wedding chances are you want the ambiance to match.  Beach weddings are fun, carefree, and typically casual events.  Here are some ideas and tips to consider when beach wedding planning for the music, food, and wedding favors.

In a traditional wedding, typically organ music would assist the bride and attendants down the aisle.  But when beach wedding planning, this is not very practical, and it would also take away from the casual beach ambiance.  My favorite beach music is from steel drum bands.  Whether live or pre recorded, these reagea tunes will give you optimum beach ambiance.  This is especially popular for tropical beach weddings.  However, you may also want to choose a soloist, violinist, or walk down the aisle to the musings of the ukulele for Hawaiian themed weddings. (more…)

Your wedding day will be the most unforgettable day of your lives.  With distinguished and beautiful wedding favors, your guests will remember your special day for years to come as well.  If you are hosting a beach themed wedding, you’re in luck!  There are hundreds if not thousands of elegant and fun beach theme wedding favors that are practical and your guests will be delighted to use them for years to come. A beach theme wedding often has an understated elegance.  Though the scene may be a little more casual and relaxed than a formal ball room, beach theme wedding favors can add some sophistication to your wedding.  Opt for elegant silver starfish wine stoppers or beautiful shell filled gel candles.  There are also gorgeous shell shaped candle holders that you line along the sand, perfect for lighting during your walk down the aisle or to place around the reception area.

You can also find beautiful place card holders that can double as your beach theme wedding favors.  Top wedding favor sites have adorable miniature white wood lounge chairs with candles or picture frames in them that would work perfectly for seat number holders, then guests can take them home as a perfect knick-knack so they can remember you special day forever.  (more…)