When planning your beach wedding reception, decide on a theme, the atmosphere you want to create, and the time of day you plan to hold your wedding. A romantic breakfast reception is ideal for a sunrise wedding. If you are getting married early afternoon, why not set up a barbecue on the beach with exciting activities like beach volleyball or sandcastle building.
Never hold a beach wedding reception at high noon when it can be really tricky to walk on hot sand. You may also want to set your chairs and tables on a section of the beach where there are few corals and shells and arrange the tents or canopies in such a way that they deflect the glare of the sun.
Open-air canopies allow the sea breeze to blow by and provide protection from the sun or an unexpected drizzle. Decorate your beach wedding reception with colourful linens, lanterns, and woven baskets for an Arabian Nights theme. Tiki candles, leis, and grass skirts are great accents to a Hawaiian or Caribbean wedding reception.
Whatever theme you are going to select, always have a backup plan in case your beach wedding reception gets rained out. Check the schedule before deciding on the time of your wedding reception. Ask the local authorities about clearances you could need to secure before holding a beach wedding ceremony and reception.
Serve food on a buffet table instead of a la carte. Buffet receptions are good for informal receptions and are typically less expensive than sit-downs. If you are working with a tight budget, avoid holding your beach wedding reception late in the afternoon when guests usually expect a hefty dinner menu.
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