Cheap Beach Wedding Ideas

Nothing is quite as magical and beautiful as a wedding on the beach.

Did you know that you can have your dream beach wedding without spending a fortune?  Beach weddings are informal, no shoes needed and no beach wedding decoration 'must haves' are necessary.

No amount of man-made decorations can ever top the splendor of the sparkling white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama. A natural beach setting and a breathtaking sunset over glistening turquoise waters while you two say your wedding vows.  It simply doesn't get any more romantic that this!

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Why Eloping Is So Popular Again

Runaway Brides (and Grooms)

Brides and grooms are running away to get married. Many couples are choosing to go on a vacation or holiday together to get married, avoiding the expenses and the dramas of a big wedding reception. In the past, eloping was a second best option, only chosen by brides and grooms who needed to get married quickly.  Now, beach wedding destinations are the popular choice for couples who want to elope.

Save Money

The biggest advantage of eloping is saving on the reception costs. A couple who elopes may have a lovely dinner at an expensive restaurant to celebrate their nuptials, but will save money on paying for catering for many family members and friends. As most weddings cost between $30 and $120 per person, this is a tremendous saving.

While many eloping brides still purchase a new dress, it is often less expensive than a traditional bridal gown, and is likely to be a dress she will wear again to other parties and events. While many couples still hire a professional photographer to capture the joy of the day, they’ll avoid other costs like hiring cars, expensive floral arrangements, and a formal wedding cake. Some couples will choose to elope and enjoy a simple wedding ceremony and then have money for a house deposit.

Save Family Dramas

With divorce rates high, some couples choose to elope to avoid some family dramas or tensions. If you elope, you avoid wondering how your mother, step-mother, father, and step-father and all the in-laws will get along together. You won’t worry about Uncle Lewis getting drunk and making a horrible scene and you won’t worry that Aunty Linda will make a move on the best man.

Even the best families can find weddings tense, especially if the bride and groom come from different backgrounds. Cross-cultural weddings can be particularly stressful as the couple tries to include customs from two different cultures into the ceremony and the reception.

Increase the Romance

Some couples think that eloping is a more romantic way to exchange their wedding vows. This means that the ceremony is private and the couple can focus on each other, instead of finding distractions in the crowd and the trappings of the traditional wedding ceremony. Some couples will invite a close friend or two or just their parents to attend the wedding ceremony as witnesses, while others will simply enjoy the day alone together. Either way, a small ceremony without many people around allows the bride and groom to focus on the romance of the ceremony.

Enjoy a Honeymoon

Some couples have financial constraints and have to choose between a wedding and a nice vacation.  The savings on the lavish reception will allow the couple to combine the wedding with a fun honeymoon vacation to remember for a lifetime.

Elopements are gaining in popularity as many couples choose to save money by avoiding the traditional wedding ceremony and expensive reception. By combining the honeymoon with the actual wedding, couples can enjoy a private, romantic beach wedding ceremony in a relaxed atmosphere. 

While many beach weddings are reserved months or years in advance, there's just something fairy-tale like and exciting about an elopement.  We always welcome last minute beach weddings and elopements!

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Unique Beach Wedding Reception Ideas

The most unique beach wedding reception ideas are sparked by imagination not tradition.

Never mind etiquette, tradition and timelines. That information is outdated and stuffy. Do what will make you and your guests happy. It is a time for fun and celebration, not pomp and ceremony!

Long gone are the days of "assigned" seating arrangements and cookie cutter reception programs. Everyone waiting to be told what to do next. Yawn!

Today, you can "have it your way". No, I am not suggesting that "Burger King" host your reception. But, you could, IF you wanted to! That's the message!

Perhaps you will marry in a romantic sunset beach wedding ceremony.  Buffet or food station receptions lend themselves very well to informal beach weddings and are the most fun. They are also cheaper! You can easily coordinate this type of reception yourself and eliminate the added expense of a caterer. Those special women in your family who love to cook would be honored to assist with this project I'll bet. Heck, knowing "Aunt Jo" and "Grandma", they will probably take over and you won't have to worry about a thing!

The wedding industry dictates that a reception should be from three to five hours in length. Rubbish! A reception should be as long as it takes for you and your guests to enjoy each others company and have fun. Don't feel obligated to stretch the event out.

As far as beach wedding reception ideas go, the rule of thumb is - there is no rule of thumb! Break the mold. Do something different, something fun, something memorable. Whatever you and your guests will enjoy most, IS the perfect beach wedding reception!

About The Author Cindy English is the publisher of Beach-Wedding-Themes.com where you will find ideas for beach wedding themes full of fun, fantasy and romance. Discover new places to shop and things to make at: Beach-Wedding-Themes.com

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Beach Weddings Should Not Be Unduly Expensive

If you are interested in having a beach wedding, we have great news for you!

At Beach Dream Weddings we do not believe that your beach wedding needs to be unduly expensive in order to be romantic, beautiful and meaningful!

Beach Dream Weddings specializes in low cost, affordable beach weddings with beautiful, romantic ceremonies designed to give couples an experience that will last both of you a lifetime.

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Beach Wedding Planning! Alabama Beach Weddings

Beach wedding planning at Beach Dream Weddings is a breeze. Most savvy couples are opting for sweet, simple, romantic beach wedding ceremonies on the beautiful white sand beaches of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Alabama!

Visit our Beach Dream Weddings beach wedding website to find lots of beach wedding ceremony ideas and take a look at our beach wedding photos of beautiful, happy couples who selected Orange Beach or Gulf Shores Alabama for their destination wedding.

Beach Dream Weddings offers a variety of beautiful, romantic beach wedding services such as Paradise Island Beach Wedding, Only You Beach Wedding, Everlasting Love Beach Wedding, Inseparable Beach Wedding, Here's My Heart Beach Wedding, Island Romance Beach Wedding and more!

Many of our beach wedding services offer you special seasonal discounts and free photos to compliment your beach wedding. Beach weddings are being scheduled now and the good news is that we still have a wedding date available for you!

Call us today for free information and, of course, last minute weddings are always welcome. Be prepared to fall in love all over again at your own beach dream wedding ceremony on the unforgettable Alabama gulf coast. 251-504-0368

Oh, and be sure to check out Alabama's beautiful, historic village by the bay in Fairhope, Alabama for more enchanting wedding ideas. Fairhope sunset, bluff bay weddings with panoramic views of the bay is a favorite destination wedding spot!

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Fall and Winter Discounted Beach Weddings

Fall and Winter Beach Wedding Specials - 2012

Fall and Winter beach weddings are especially beautiful in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama. There's just something so incredibly beautiful and romantic about the sunsets during these special Fall and Winter seasons.

Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers miles of sparkling turquoise waters, natural beach settings, stunningly white sand, sea oats and sand dunes - truly a beach wedding paradise!

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