Sensational Seaside Weddings

Table of Contents

1.1 A Plan of Action
1.2 Traditional Responsibilities
1.3 Keeping Track of Everything
1.4 Getting Organized
1.5 Using Wedding Budget and Expense Worksheets
1.6 Comparing Wedding Vendors and Services
1.7 Delegation of Tasks
1.8 Other Important Lists
1.9 Bride's Emergency Kit
1.10 Whom To Tip At Your Wedding
1.11 Helpful Websites, Books and Resources

2.1 Creating Your Wedding Invitation

Choosing Your Paper
Laying Out Your Invitation Design
Ordering Invitations Through A Printer

2.2 Invitation Wording
2.3 Sample Invitations - Beach Style
2.4 More Invitation Creativity
2.5 Important Invitation Tips
2.6 Response Cards
2.7 Your Wedding Program
2.8 Formatting The Program
2.9 Beach Style Wedding Invitations Online

3.1 Best Choices For Fabrics and Designs

Bride and Bridesmaids
Groom and Groomsmen

3.2 Tips To Follow When Shopping For a Bridal Gown
3.3 Accessories To Complete The Outfits
3.4 Listing of Beach Attire and Accessory Web Sites

4.1 The Basics of Planning A Wedding On a Beach
4.2 Assessing The Location For Your Ceremony and Reception
4.3 Wedding Location Suggestions
4.4 Additional Tips and Resources

5.1 The Prelude
5.2 The Processional
5.3 The Ceremony
5.4 The Recessional

6.1 Ideas For Designing Your Program
6.2 Layout Of The Program

7.1 Traditional and Non-Traditional Vow Samples
7.2 Add Meaning By Writing Your Own Vows
7.3 Poems, Prayers, Readings, and Ceremony Blessings

Blessing of the Apaches
Cherokee Prayer
Unity Sand Ceremony
Shell Blessing
Love's Philosophy
There Be None of Beauty's Daughters
Love Quotes For Seaside Weddings

7.4 Additional Tips For The Ceremony

8.1 Make Your Own Unique Bouquet
8.2 Summer Flower Suggestions
8.3 Tropical Flower Suggestions
8.4 Cost Saving Tips For Floral Arrangements
8.5 Find Seaside Flowers and Bouquets Online

9.1 Seaside Pew Markers
9.2 Ceremony Décor
9.3 Reception Decorating Ideas
9.4 Tropical Wedding Centerpiece Creations
9.5 Where To Find Suitable Decorations Online
9.6 Additional Resources To Craft A Seaside Wedding

10.1 Beach Style Wedding Favors Ideas
10.2 Gift Suggestions For Your Attendants

For the Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids, Best Man and Groomsmen
For The Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

10.3 Beach Themed Wedding Favors Online

11.1 Surfing For Beach Tunes
11.2 Tips on Hiring a Band or Other Live Musicians
11.3 The Finer Points of Hiring a DJ
11.4 Netting The Entertainment For Your Guests

12.1 Make A List Of What Pictures You Want Taken
12.2 Choosing Your Photographer
12.3 Choosing Your Videographer

13.1 Tips on Finding a Good Cake Decorator
13.2 Wedding Cake Style Ideas
13.3 Where To Find Seaside Cake Toppers Online
13.4 Sample Wedding Cakes Online

14.1 What's Your Meal Style Choice?
14.2 Serve It Up Ocean Style
14.3 Mix and Match Food Suggestions To Suit Your Theme

Soups, Salads and Appetizers
Main Menu Items
Desserts (anything made with):
Other Food Items

14.4 A Variety of Dinner Menus

Menu 1
Menu 2
Menu 3

14.5 Beach Bonfire Barbecues

Menu Buffet 1
Menu Buffet 2

14.6 A Bevy of Beverages: Tropical Drink Suggestions
14.7 Tropical, Summer and Beach Menus and Recipes Online

15.1 Your Choice of Vehicle - Land, Sea or Air
15.2 Transportation Logistics

16.1 Sample Beach Backgrounds
16.2 Tropical and Nautical Graphics

17.1 Beach Theme Wedding Sites and Articles
17.2 Suggested Wedding Planning E-Books and Software

18.1 Oysters and Pearls
18.2 Hawaiian Traditions
18.3 Our Friends of the Sea - The Dolphins
18.4 Ocean Facts and Trivia
18.5 Folklore and Legends of the Sea Online

Seashells By The Seashore

It's All In The Shell
Beachcombing For Your Guests: Your Wedding Invitation
Where To Find Seashell Designed Invitations
Shoring Up The Decorations
Where To Buy Sea Shells and Related Decorations
Fine Beach Finds: Favors For Your Guests
Where To Buy Seashell Favors
Dinner On The Half Shell
Sensational Sea Shell Cakes
Did You Know

Under The Sea Nuptials

Neptune Rules The Ocean
A Wave Of Invitations
Where To Purchase Related Invitations Online
An Ocean of Decorations
Where To Buy Ocean Related Decorations
Fishing For Favors
Where To Buy Ocean Related Wedding Favors
Seafood Sizzle: Serving Up Catches From The Sea
Ocean Fantasy Wedding Cakes
Did You Know

Hidden Treasures In A Pirates Cove Wedding

Honorable, Thieving Pirates?
Set Sail and Send The Invites
Where To Find Pirate Design Ideas For Your Invitations
Navigating The Sea of Decor
Where To Buy Decorations
Let's Plunder The Booty Mates
Where To Buy Related Wedding Favors
From The Ship's Galley
Treasure Cakes For The Pirate's Hideaway
Did You Know

Sandcastles On The Beach

Building A House of Sand
Sculpting The Invitations
Where To Buy Invitations
Digging For Sparkling Sand Décor
Where To Find Decorations To Suit This Theme
A Pail Full of Favors
Where To Buy Related Wedding Favors
Planning Your Menu (Without "Real" Sand) Interesting Specialty Drinks
Appetizers, Main Dishes, and Sides
For Dessert
Castles In The Sand Cakes
Did You Know

Dolphin Delight

The Music and Dance of the Dolphin
Gathering Your Own Pod Of Dolphins
Where To Buy Dolphin Wedding Invitations
Diving For Decorations
Where To Find Dolphin Themed Decorations
An Ocean Full of Favors
Where To Buy Dolphin Wedding Favors
Seafood Snacks
Playful Wedding Cakes
Did You Know

Tropical Luau Celebration

A Celebrations of Customs
Aloha, You've Been Invited
Where To Find Tropical Wedding Invitations
"Hang Loose" While We Set Up The Décor
Where To Buy Tropical Decorations For Your Wedding
Mahalo (muh-HAH-low): How To Thank Your Guests
Where To Find Unique Tropical Favors
Luau Mania: Let's Prepare A Tasty Feast
Suggestion For A Tropical Feast
Wedding Cakes Tropical Style
Hawaiian Wedding Song and Blessing
Did You Know