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There are many ways to mimic a traditional wedding at a beach wedding, and also some simple ways to make it unique as there are fewer restrictions. Assuming the beach is wide enough to accommodate different seating plans, the arrangement of the chairs is one way to veer away from tradition. In a traditional setting, families are encouraged to sit on opposite sides of the aisle away from each other. One of the aspects which couples appreciate most about choosing an alternate seating plan is the opportunity to allow family and friends to mix and mingle for the ceremony, without a barrier between them. Asking guests to "choose a seat, not a side" is a popular beach wedding sign that can be rented from Suncoast Weddings for the big day. The seating plan can be in a circle, a spiral, or a tailored and unique design. One couple who loved stargazing had just the right number of guests to set up chairs in the shape of The Big Dipper on each side on their sandy aisle. The team at Suncoast Weddings are always on hand to talk through options and ideas, having been the creative force behind beach wedding ceremonies ranging from an intimate elopement for the couple only to lavish ceremonies with upwards on one hundred guests. Suncoast Weddings are premier wedding planners based in Treasure Island on the west coast of Florida. They offer unlimited support from day one of the planning process, helping draft the plans and then finalize all the details, from the location and the time to the type of decor, the music to be played, the seating plan, reception details, and much more. They have a vendor list of local suppliers which is a particularly useful resource for couples planning their Florida beach wedding or Florida beach vow renewal from out of state. Another way to mimic the traditions but add a new twist is to serve a cupcake tower with a small top tier as a wedding cake. This allows the couple to cut the cake and get the all-important traditional photographs for the album while allowing guests to select their perfectly portioned piece of cake themselves. Florida beach wedding packages have been designed and can be found on the website. All of the packages can be tailored and customized to make them unique.

Planning a Florida beach wedding or beach vow renewal is simplified when couples look to professional wedding planners who offer a range of packages. This can also be a good way to keep track of costs when trying to stay within a fixed budget. Unlike some other wedding planners who offer Florida beach wedding packages that cannot be customized, all of the packages from Suncoast Weddings can be tailored, allowing couples to create a unique experience rather than following a cookie-cutter runbook. Suncoast Weddings are premier wedding planners based on the west coast of Florida, based in Treasure Island. Popular local locations for beach weddings include St Pete Beach, Clearwater, Pass-a-Grille, and Madeira Beach. Indian Rocks Beach, Fort de Soto, and Treasure Island. Weddings can also be planned in a park setting, gardens, or local venues like yacht clubs. Offering inspiration for couples looking to say "I Do" or "we still do" in the sunshine state, a representative from Suncoast Weddings states: "Beach weddings are already non-traditional, so think outside the box when it comes to what is expected. It is your big day, so really the choices are endless. If the temperature is likely to be hot, that's another reason to consider a shorter dress. Many couples choose music for parts of their ceremony, and a tea-length dress may be easier to dance in. Certainly, if you plan on going into the surf, then a shorter hemline will help you in the waves and will protect the dress from the salty water. Don't be afraid to choose a gown that isn't the traditional ivory or white … although it is more common in vow renewals to wear a colorful gown, there are no rules for your beach wedding. There aren't many days that are veil-wearing days – so in our opinion, they are a stunning accessory on a magical day. There are so many photo opportunities and often they make the big day's outfit shift from great to sensational. If you are worried about the breeze, then consider the length of the veil and look into veil weights which are cheap to buy and will give a more predictable experience. Veil weights can be decorative as well as functional, adding an extra dimension to the bridal outfit. Florida beach wedding packages may be the starting point for couples looking to plan, but the dress is always going to be high on the 'to do' list. When planning a beach wedding, the lightweight fabric may not only be more comfortable, but it could add some natural movement as the breeze blows in from the Gulf of Mexico, making for whimsical and magical beach wedding snaps. An added bonus if you are having a destination wedding is that lightweight wedding dresses are easier to pack and less bulky." From a small and intimate elopement ceremony with just two people, to a grand and lavish beach wedding event, the team at Suncoast Weddings have the expertise and local contacts to make dreams come true.

Planning a beach wedding or vow renewal can seem a daunting task, however, affordable Florida beach wedding packages from Suncoast Weddings help take the guesswork out of the planning process by allowing couples to bundle and save when compared to a ceremony where each individual element is selected separately. Suncoast Weddings are premier wedding planners based on Treasure Island on the west coast of Florida, and they are experts in arranging beach weddings and vow renewals for couples who are out of state or even outside of the USA. From a small intimate ceremony where only the couple attends to a larger ceremony for up to one hundred family and friends, there is a range of beach wedding packages that can also be purchased for a vow renewal. All of the packages can be tailored and customized so they are truly unique. Some couples like to weave in their favorite colors and there are many ways to do that, ranging from chiffon sash accents on the chairs to silk flowers in mason jars along the aisle or colored sand within the shells to be used in the unity sand ceremony. A representative from Suncoast Weddings explained more about one of their most popular packages - the Tropical package: "If you've set your heart on a four-post bamboo arch, decorated with your choice of accent color for the site where you pledge your love, the Tropical wedding package is the one for you. Accommodating guests and affording you the choice of any of our arches, the Tropical package is breathtaking in its timeless elegance. Browse through our site to see the multitude of choices, we have themes to inspire you or can create your own look and make it unique. Our Tropical Wedding Package combines some of our most requested items and services. This package includes: Professional wedding minister or officiate, Specialist wedding photographer, Online photo album, 75 photo images of your choice via Dropbox with printing rights, Ceremony music of your choice (Processional, Bridal, Recessional),Four-post bamboo arch draped in white or ivory chiffon and accented to match your choice of colors and theme, Up to 40 white folding chairs,Custom aisle lined with standard aisle décor – choose from large conch shells, sea-grass, starfish, tropical tikis, Unity sand ceremony with keepsake bottle – natural or choice of colored sands, Delivery set-up and tear down, Wedding day ceremony coordinator, Unlimited email, telephone, and personal wedding consultation,Complimentary filing of your marriage license. Give us a call to get the planning process kicked off, we're here to help make your dream beach wedding a dream come true"

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Florida beach wedding packages are suitable for beach weddings and vow renewals alike. Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners based on Treasure Island on Florida's west coast, offer a range of packages which 'bundle and save', although couples can always choose to build their own ceremony from the a la carte menu instead of starting from a base package. A representative from Suncoast Weddings states: "Florida beach wedding themes can span the spectrum of colors with many variations: the arch, the aisle, the accents. We at Suncoast Weddings have gathered some of our favorite themes and created galleries designed to inspire and tempt you. Do you like bold, vibrant looks or something more subtle? For a collection of ideas around custom-designed themes, check out our beautifully coordinated wedding components - from aisles to arches, to chairs, to bouquets - pick up some style hints and see which colors and styles you prefer. We will tailor your service to your requests - this is your chance to choose classic ivory or inject a hint of color. Your service will truly be as unique as you are and with Suncoast Weddings' attention to detail, get ready to enjoy your perfect day on a Florida beach. Florida beach wedding themes can be fun, edgy, classic, stylish, reserved, elegant, unique, beautiful, colorful, eclectic, personal ... and always special, each Suncoast Weddings service will be uniquely yours. A moment in time when the stars align, yours and yours alone. We have many videos with more themes on our YouTube page and thousands of images on our Pinterest page. If you are looking for a theme with some fun and unique charm, check out our 'out of the box' selection!" The 'out of the box' selection includes eclectic inspiration for a unique day. Beach weddings are typically stress-free and more relaxed than a traditional wedding, so they are the perfect opportunity to blend the serious vows with some serious fun! Examples include a magic-themed ceremony with photo opportunities using magic wands, a superhero-themed wedding, a Halloween-themed wedding, a special, and unusual, dress code, and seasonally-themed ceremonies. Planning a beach wedding can be a daunting prospect for couples who have never attended a beach ceremony before, and the team at Sucoast Weddings is on hand throughout the planning process to help with all of the decisions and paperwork. Support is offered via email or telephone, and couples can expect a quick response to any questions. Suncoast Weddings also maintains a list of preferred vendors so they are able to recommend florists, make-up artists, limousines, catering companies, local reception venues, wedding cake bakers, and much more. Social media holds thousands of images of weddings and vow renewals and often is the starting point for an overall vision of the day. Several of the favorite locations are also showcased. Factors to consider when choosing a venue include available parking, if there is a boardwalk, how accessible the beach is, how wide the beach is, if the reception venue is nearby, if there is any shade available, and how far the location is from accomodation.

Florida sunsets on the west coast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico offer the opportunity to take spectacular wedding day portraits to be cherished forever. It is no surprise them that sunset is the most popular time to plan a beach wedding or a beach vow renewal with Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners based in Treasure Island. The ceremony should start about one hour prior to the published sunset time so that the vows and group pictures are not rushed.

Beach weddings on Florida's west coast are a popular choice for couples looking for a stress-free day in the great outdoors. In contrast to traditional weddings, where a venue may need to be booked and reserved over one calendar year in advance, beach weddings and vow renewals can be booked with just a few weeks lead time, although typically couples look to start the planning process about six months in advance. Suncoast Weddings have been planning beach wedding for many years, and know how to guide a couple through the planning from start to finish. With unlimited support on offer, some couples choose to be involved in every little detail, like what color the sashes will be, and what type of shell will be used in the Unity Sand Ceremony, whereas others have a general idea of what they want and then allow the Suncoast Weddings team to take care of the decision making around the details. Either approach results in a day where say "I Do" or "I Do Again" on the beach is a relaxed celebration on the shore. Most couples start with an idea of the ceremony space when looking at social media or the Suncoast Weddings website. There are a choice of arches, and many different colors of chiffon to choose from. When getting married or renewing vows, typically several elements come together, like the decor, an officiant, a professional photographer, and perhaps a day-of coordinator. One way to save on the overall costs, particularly useful when trying to stay within a fixed budget, is to look at purchasing a Florida beach wedding package from Suncoast Weddings. There are packages that range from a small intimate ceremony with no decor, to elaborate seating plans, decor, and draping with chairs for one hundred family and friends. Some of the packages bundle a reception to follow the ceremony, creating a Florida beach wedding and reception package where all of the costs can be gathered and easily viewed in one proposal. Increasingly so since the lockdown, couples looking to renew their vows on the Florida sands are not choosing the exact anniversary date or waiting for a milestone year like a silver anniversary or golden anniversary. They are creating a new anniversary date that best suits a small gathering with family and friends, often combining the ceremony with a small vacation to Florida

One of the reasons beach weddings and beach vow renewals are so popular is the attraction of planning a day with less stress and less formality than a traditional wedding. Another major advantage is the cost, as a beach wedding can prove to be a popular choice for couples planning to say "I Do" on a budget. Most public beaches on the west coast of Florida require a permit for a ceremony, and Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners based on Treasure Island, can help apply for the permit and keep all the paperwork in order. The permit effectively stops the venue being double-booked and reserves the specific location at a particular date and time. Most couples wait until the permit is secured before they send out the 'save the date' notices, so it is typically one of the first decisions to be made when starting the planning process. Some couples find the prospect of planning a wedding a daunting process, although in reality, details can be pulled together over time and there is very little pressure to have all the answers upfront. Decisions like the color scheme for the decor and the music to be played during the ceremony can be changed up to about two weeks before the ceremony date. If extra guests are expected or if some family and friends are unable to attend, the number of chairs can be adjusted. The number of guests is also an important consideration at a reception. Logistics can be simplified if the wedding and reception are booked together through Suncoast Weddings, and communication all flows through one primary contact. Booking a wedding and reception together as a package allows the chance to bundle and save on services, another opportunity to keep the big day affordable and on track budget-wise. Sunset is the most popular time of the day for weddings, and sunset times are posted well in advance, so the ceremony typically should start around one hour before the sun is due to set over the Gulf of Mexico. This allows plenty of time for a relaxed ceremony and then group portraits before the photographer and the couple move to the shoreline for some romantic shots as the sun sets.

Beach weddings and vow renewals are a popular choice for couples looking for an affordable way to say "I Do" and stay within a fixed budget. Florida beach wedding packages, which can be booked for beach weddings or vow renewals, are designed to 'bundle and save' decor elements and professional services so that the overall cost is reduced when compared to building a ceremony a la carte where each individual element is chosen. Suncoast Weddings are wedding planners based in Treasure Island on Florida's west coast, a popular destination for couples looking to get married at sunset. For a sunset wedding, the advice is typically to book a ceremony time of about one hour before the published sunset time. This allows enough time for a relaxed ceremony and then group photographs before the couple can pose for sunset photographs. If the wedding party is particularly large or if only the couple are present, the times can be adjusted. The team at Suncoast Weddings can help plan the logistics and will share details of the location, timing, ceremony details, and any other related information in a proposal that can be modified and adjusted as the planning stage progresses. Booking the reception alongside a wedding is another way to 'bundle and save' although it also simplifies communication with only one central point of contact in case the number of guests changes or there are special requests. For a couple looking to keep the day affordable, having all of the costs in one place can help track the overall costs.

There are many ways to personalize and customize a beach wedding or Florida vow renewal. Many couples opt to integrate elements from the seashore into their ceremony decor and that can be extended to a reception to follow the "I Do's". Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners based on Treasure Island on Florida's west coast, offer wedding and reception packages that can also be booked for vow renewal celebrations. They have many ideas on ways to integrate the beach theme into a reception space, some of the most popular are adding seashells to the centerpieces of the tables at the reception. Small shells and soft sand in vases can be filled with water and then a floating candle can be lit above. This is a seashore twist on a more traditional centerpiece design which is to submerge flowers like roses or dendrobium orchids in vases and then add the floating candle on top. Rustic lanterns sat on top of mock fishing nets add a nautical charm to tabletops, with the option to add a few starfish or seashells on the net. The colors chosen to accent the reception space can also mirror the ocean or the sea with shades of blue and green being particularly popular. Sash accents can be added to the chairs and the color scheme can extend through to other elements within the ceremony space such as table markers, favors, name cards, the seating plan, balloons, linens, and accent lighting. The cake is another opportunity to embrace the beachy theme, with underwater designs and eclectic designs like a creative sandcastle all proving to be both delicious and impressive. A modern twist of the reception cake is to serve a cupcake tower with a decorative top tier that can be cut. This allow the couple to enjoy the traditional cake-cutting ceremony and also perfectly portions the cake for family and friends.

As we ring in 2024, couples from the Sunshine State and further afield are looking to plan their big day on the shore. For Florida beach weddings and vow renewals, Suncoast Weddings has a range of packages that can all be customized. Suncoast Weddings has been crafting and designing ceremonies over many years. They take couples every step of the way from the first call all the way through to the "I Do's". Couples planning to tie the knot in 2024 often start their planning journey in 2023, so it is a good time to assess what the trends are in terms of Florida beach weddings and vow renewals as the New Year begins.

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Florida beach weddings can include a nod to some of the more conventional wedding day traditions in unexpected ways, and planning a wedding or vow renewal in advance gives couples the opportunity to reflect on which parts of the ceremony they would like to follow tradition or be original. One of the traditions most often broken, on purpose, at a beach wedding, is to invite friends and family from different sides of the family to sit on opposite sides of the aisle. This is often the way seating is arranged in a traditional venue. At a beach wedding with Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners on Florida's west coast, beach wedding signs can be rented for the big day. One of the most popular signs states "Today, two families are becoming one, choose a seat, not a side". This actively encourages guests to mix and mingle as they watch the "I Do's", a great way to break the ice and get to know each other better. It is also the perfect way to even out the seating arrangement if one side of the family is represented more than the other. An alternative is to write on a chalkboard a similar simple message such as "please pick a seat and not a side" or "choose a seat, not a side, we're all family once the knot is tied".

Florida beach weddings offer a unique opportunity to weave elements of the seashore into a ceremony on the sandy beach. Seashells and starfish are some of the most popular elements for couples planning their beach wedding or vow renewal with Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners based on the west coast of Florida in Treasure Island. Other items include pearls and sand dollars. One of the most impactful ways to include seashells and starfish is to incorporate them into the bouquet and boutonnieres. Whereas starfish are typically added as accents to a floral bouquet, some stylish bouquets are crafted entirely from seashells, with a variety of shapes and colors to choose from. Likewise, although a boutonniere can be created from only seashells or a simple starfish with a colored ribbon, they are typically paired with a small floral arrangement, being based of style choices seen at a traditional wedding. Seashells and starfish can easily be selected as the main decor theme for a beach wedding or beach vow renewal. Shell or starfish can line the sandy aisle as aisle markers, with larger conch shells being the most popular choice as a seashell as they are distinctive and add a subtle blush color. Starfish can also be tied to the arch or attached to tikis to enhance the ceremony space. Florida beach wedding packages by Suncoast Weddings can all be tailored and adapted so each ceremony is unique. Elements of the decor can be interchanged such that aisle markers could be white starfish, brown starfish, a mixture of both, conch shells, grasses or any pattern blending the items together. Lanterns are also a popular aisle marker, they are typically filled with unlit candles or sand, seashells, and starfish.

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Suncoast Weddings specializes in Florida Vow Renewals, Eloping in Florida, Destination Weddings on a Budget & Affordable Florida Beach Wedding Packages

Suncoast Weddings specializes in Florida Vow Renewals, Eloping in Florida, Destination Weddings on a Budget & Affordable Florida Beach Wedding Packages

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Florida beach weddings and vow renewals are a popular choice for couples looking to say "I Do" on a budget, and beach wedding packages, which can be used for weddings and vow renewals alike, are typically a way to 'bundle and save' when compared to a ceremony which is a la carte and added up as a list of separate services and features. Suncoast Wedding are premier wedding planners based on Florida's west coast in Treasure Island. They have a range of packages which can all be tailored. The most affordable package is called 'Toes in the Sand'. A representative from Suncoast Weddings explains: "Affordable Florida beach weddings needn't mean compromise. With Suncoast Weddings, budget-friendly does not mean taking second best. Our Toes in the Sand package is intimate and affordable. This package is for couples only (no guests except children). A popular choice for elopements and vow renewals. Minimalist, no fuss, just pure romance. The beauty of a Florida beach with the soundtrack of the waves, no complications, no stress, just love. Our Toes in the Sand Package, for those who just want a minimalist, yet beautiful, romantic wedding, vow renewal, elopement, or commitment ceremony, includes a professional wedding minister - our ministers work within the church and can perform either a religious or non-religious ceremony, with couples welcome to incorporate their own vows, a specialist beach wedding photographer, unlimited email, telephone, and personal wedding consultation support throughout the planning process, and filing of the marriage license. Couples renewing their vows may request a keepsake certificate."