Beach Wedding Information: Planning Basics Part 1

This article provides beach wedding information & guidelines that you need to take into consideration, since the realities of planning a beach wedding can be a bit more confusing and stressful than most couples realize. .

Checking Rules and Regulations Regarding Beach Use

You will need to plan carefully for your beach wedding. There are many laws and regulations regarding the use of beaches, and each varies according to the location you are in.

If it is just you, your mate and a marriage official, then there will be no problem for the most part. However, you can't just trod out onto an area of a beach with a bunch of people and have a wedding. You will first need to get permission to use the beach (whether it's a public or private beach) and then determine what is allowed. The following are some of the questions that you will need answered so that you will have enough beach wedding information at hand to make an informed decision:

• Is this a public beach or a private beach? If it's private, who do you need to contact for permission to use it?
  
  
• Can this particular beach be used for functions such as weddings?
  
  
• Do you require a special permit to use the beach for a wedding? If so, where do you obtain one and how much does it cost?
  
  
• Are there any restrooms nearby that can be used? Keep in mind that most of the restrooms found on beaches are often outhouses. Will your guests want to use such a facility?
  
  
• Are there any recreational buildings nearby that can be used for preparing food, washing dishes, restroom use, running electricity to the beach area, or will be available for shelter in case a rain storm suddenly pops up?
  
  
• Are you permitted to erect large tents to be used as shade or to protect food from direct sun?
• What are the regulations regarding smoking on the beach and the serving of alcohol? Many public beaches won't permit either. Private beaches tend to be more lenient, provided you keep all cigarette butts in a container and make sure the beach is carefully cleaned after the festivities.
  
  
• Are you allowed to have a bonfire? What other regulations are there regarding the use of tiki torches, candles, lanterns, etc?
  
  
• Can you have a specific area of the beach designated for your wedding to keep other beach goers from interrupting your celebration?
  
  
• Are you allowed to serve food? Are there any trash cans available for garbage disposal or must you supply your own?
  
  

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