Affordable Beach Wedding Blog

When you’re planning your wedding, one of the things you need to determine is your dress code. So does Armani “suit” you or do you prefer to keep things casual with flip flops and board shorts? It’s your wedding, so you should definitely “do you.”  However, here are some thoughts associated with casual and formal wedding attire that may be helpful…

Believe it or not, your wedding dress code can play an integral role in fashioning (pun definitely intended) the atmosphere for your event…and this goes for weddings or any special occasion. Basically, the idea is that the more formal the attire, the more elegant your special day may be. The more casual the dress code, the more festive and playful your day may seem.

Now, there is casual – I’m thinking a flowing, flowery sundress, trendy jumpsuit or a pretty blouse with a nice skirt or slacks, and flats or sandals for footwear. Men might lean toward full-length khakis and a long sleeve button down oxford or polo shirt. Then there is CASUAL, which could be anything from cutoff jeans and a Hawaiian shirt to tube tops and bathing suits. 

If you want to dress things up a bit, you could go to black-tie optional, where a fancy, tea-length cocktail dress for women and a dinner jacket (light colors for a daytime event and black for evening) would suffice. Then there is always full-on black-tie, complete with tuxedos, cummerbunds and formal floor-length gowns, heels and clutches.

If you’re not sure, give it some more thought before you decide; but if you’re looking for something you can truly commit to, Affordable Beach Weddings is the Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet and Ormond Beach area’s trusted source for wedding planning!

You’re planning a beach wedding and you’ve thought of everything from the bridesmaids’ dresses in a soft blue that compliments your seaside theme, to your groom’s Steelers football themed cake and the cutest flip flop wedding favors.

You even have a plan in case that crazy ex of his decides to crash the wedding, but what if it’s not Felicia you need to worry about? A beach wedding is a gorgeous, unique, wonderful way to get married, as long as high tide doesn’t crash the ceremony!

Any wedding planner worth her sea salt will tell you that tide times play a major role in the planning of any beach wedding. Make certain you check the tide timing and plan your event during a time you know the tide is only going to get lower throughout your event. You don’t even want to think about what would happen if the tide rolled in during your ceremony. 

You can also plan to hold your wedding ceremony on a higher part of the beach that is less affected by the ocean’s tidal schedule. That way, your chairs, your canopy, your guest and you will remain safely tucked away on your own little piece of beach paradise.

Most importantly, you want a wedding planner you can rely on to schedule your beach wedding at the right time of day and/or the right area of the beach so that high tide doesn’t crash your wedding. Affordable Beach Wedding, Central Florida’s trusted wedding planner of choice, knows how to avoid the tides to keep your nuptials safe. 

So what do you do if you are planning a beach wedding with the sun shining brightly? Is it okay to wear sunglasses to your wedding?

Here’s the deal. No matter what, always remember that your wedding is YOUR wedding, so whatever you choose is the right choice. However, if you are worried about proper etiquette and showing respect, there are a couple of tiny rules you could follow. 

First, keep in mind that it may be intimidating to approach someone who is wearing very dark or reflective lenses. So, good manners when you greet your guests would be to remove your eyewear. You want people to be able to see that flawless make-up anyway, don’t you?

The next good rule of thumb for proper sunglasses wearing etiquette at a wedding would be to remove your shades for the big moment. Guests will want to see your expression when you exchange your vows, and you will too in both your photos and videos. So what do you do with your sunglasses at the altar? That is what a best man and maid of honor are for!

Speaking of your attendants, trendy shades that match your wedding theme are a very cool gift to give those peeps who are standing up for you. What better way to say thank you than by keeping them comfortable and shielding their eyes from harmful UV rays during your special event?

There are some very beautiful sunglasses that will serve you well on your wedding day. You can choose from timeless, classic styles and if bling is your thing, there are options with just the right amount of sparkle. Fendi offers some great high fashion choices, as does the Jimmy Choo Cindy with just a touch of gold and Dior’s subtle color is effortlessly chic.

Barefoot sandals and foot jewelry are a beautiful way to look like a goddess while avoiding the annoying and sometimes embarrassing sand-in-your-shoes-at-a-beach-wedding dilemma. Whether you are a beach wedding bride, a beach wedding attendant or a beach wedding guest, barefoot sandals are gorgeous, dressy and come in a variety of colors and styles. 

Match your dress. Match your manicure. Barefoot sandals are a match made in heaven for beach weddings. They come in glistening rhinestones and “jewels” from teal and sapphire blue, to lavender and deep purples, to soft and hot pinks and passion red – which are all perfect for bridesmaids and wedding guests. 

There are also more ornate styles for brides, from completely crystal barefoot sandals adorned with beautifully crafted rhinestone tiaras, hearts, flowers, starfish and more. Imagine gold barefoot sandals “dripping” in crystals. Some barefoot sandals even incorporate lace into their intricate designs. 

More delicate barefoot sandal options are perfect for flower girls; and they make lovely, unique bridal gifts for your beach bridesmaids and even the mothers of the bride and groom.

So, if you are looking for a way to avoid sand in your shoes at a (or your) beach wedding, barefoot sandals are an elegant solution! For more beach wedding ideas, come to Central Florida’s premier wedding planner – Affordable Beach Wedding.

Where can you find meticulously manicured golf courses, glorious sunsets, beachside shopping, a deluge
of dining options, delightful weather and the world’s most famous beach? Daytona Beach, of course;
and it is the perfect wedding venue for all those reasons and more!
First of all, can we agree that there is no more romantic location for a wedding ceremony than a
pristine, white sand beach where the salt air floats atop gentle ocean breezes and the sun glistens on
waves softly lapping the shoreline?
Okay, let’s go for two. Daytona Beach offers so many reception venues that it is almost impossible to
choose. There are award-winning restaurants with floor-to-ceiling windows providing majestic ocean
views, stately mansions with lovely gardens, lavish resorts and beachside restaurants of the open-air
variety for a more casual, comfortable appeal.
Not that we’re keeping score, but thirdly, a Daytona Beach wedding furnishes a built-in honeymoon
beyond compare. Stay in a luxurious hotel, lounge on Daytona’s magnificent beach and indulge in
Daytona’s exciting nightlife.
Plus, with so much to see and do, Daytona Beach is the perfect destination wedding for both you and
your guests. There’s the famous Daytona Boardwalk and Pier, the iconic Daytona International
Speedway and numerous scenic parks, including Tomoka Park with its 2,000 acres adjacent to the
Tomoka River and miles of nature trails that are perfect for wildlife watching. Culture abounds in live
entertainment, rich history, museums and art. St. Augustine, North America’s oldest city, is located just
to the north and friendly, fun Cocoa Beach is just an hour drive south. If it’s the water you long for, you
can paddleboard, kayak, canoe, fish, take a boat tour and more. Don’t forget that Daytona Beach is just
51 miles northeast of Orlando and all of its wondrous theme-park glory!

Romance is in the air. Are we talking red roses, love notes, chocolate truffles and sparkling trinkets?
Well yes, but we’re also talking about New Smyrna Beach. Long known for speaking the language of
love, New Smyrna Beach is a romantic spot for couples. Whether it is long walks along its pristine, white
sand beaches or leisurely boat rides along its shores on the panoramic Intracoastal Waterway, New
Smyrna Beach is revered as one of the most romantic vacation destinations in America.

While you are here with your honey, you can picnic in any one of New Smyrna Beach’s numerous and
scenic parks or view magnificent sunsets while enjoying delicious fare in your choice of delightful ocean
view restaurant venues. Then, stroll hand in hand along the streets lined with stately palms and
interesting shops, within the quaint, historic town of New Smyrna Beach. Although it is a city boasting a
big heart, there is no doubt you will fall in love with the small town charm of New Smyrna Beach.
And, should you decide to say, “I do” to more than just the romantic nature of New Smyrna Beach,
Affordable Beach Weddings is here to help. Central Florida’s reliable, affordable, premier wedding
planner, Affordable Beach Weddings creates beautiful, memorable wedding ceremonies with everything
from elegant arches and canopy displays; to the finest photographers, videographers, florists, wedding
cake designers, bands and DJs; to on-site hair styling and make-up and more. The consummate
professionals at Affordable Beach Weddings can even help you choose the perfect wedding officiant,
write your own unique vows, and handle everything involved with obtaining your wedding license.