Myth #1: If it’s on the beach, it’s gotta’ be casual
Casual beach weddings are fun & easy. What groomsman would say no to khaki shorts?! But what about a more formal beach wedding? You may need to save the stilettos for the dance floor but let your wedding reflect YOU and your style. There are tactful ways to incorporate a more sophisticated look. Hiring local wedding professionals is a sure-fire way to make sure you get advice to help mesh your style and formality with the elements of the beach and other details of your wedding, such as time of day, and season.
Myth #2: The summer heat will be too much!
In general, the San Diego coast line has a nice breeze and doesn’t get as warm as inland San Diego. Here are some other ways to make sure you, your guests, and your wedding doesn’t “melt”:
Pick light weight fabrics for your bridal party’s attire, as well as your dress.
Put a few parasols tucked on the sides of the last few rows of seats for your guests, or larger umbrellas in the back rows.
For florals and decor, stick to blooms that your florist suggests, which will be more hardy and ‘weather-proof.’ Or consider using items besides flowers. For example, fabrics are a great way to bring in color.
For other ideas and tips, talk with your hired professionals. We are here to make your wedding a success!
Myth #3: Since the beach is public, that lady in her bikini is going to be in the background…
The majority of people are very respectful of your wedding ceremony. You can expect to have bystanders watching in the distance, and you must be willing to laugh at the occasional loud bird or airplane, but that is all a part of the beauty of the great outdoors. The biggest factor will be the exact location you choose. If you are concerned about being in a public spot, there are places in San Diego that have private beaches and wedding locations that are more secluded, allowing just you and your guests, so your don’t have any worries about the unwanted wedding crashers.
Nevermind seating charts and meat or fish. Brides, the one area of your wedding scheme where you could likely damage your relationship with others, among the most important in your life perhaps, is who you ask to walk you down the aisle. Here comes the … incredibly touchy subject for some. As you know, America is a land of untraditional families and circumstances. Single moms who worked two jobs to help make ends meet. Stepdads who watched you take your first steps. Divorces galore. Strained relationships. Uncles who never missed a dance recital. Siblings who cooked your dinner every night. Take your pick. We know, we know. As a nation of independent women who are getting married later in life, and not exactly three months after prom as was done in yesteryears, the thought of being “given away” to your groom, who you might have been living with for three years, is a little outdated and silly. But just like the veils that were originally intended to mask the bride from the groom in the arranged marriages of the Middle Ages, this traditional may never go away no matter how much money you put towards your own wedding or whether you and the people who raised you live in different time zones. So tread carefully. You don’t want to trip in this issue and have regrets. Make someone’s day. You, and only you, know who to choose.
Because pets are often considered part of the family it’s no surprise that some of them–dressed to the nines in tuxes and fluffy tutus–are often included in the wedding festivities. We think it’s cute…and it makes for great photos if your pooch is absolutely adorable and you happen to train animals for a living. However, it’s not always a great idea. In fact, wedding planners, brides and grooms are split on whether to include Fido in the ceremony. A www.pawnation.com, a Web site for pet owners, poll in 2009 revealed that of the 1,480 respondents 54 % said it was an absolute must to include pets in wedding celebrations. Meanwhile, 33 % said they would if they knew their pet would behave and 13 % said not a chance. That said, if you are planning a destination wedding, we urge you to make sure you really, really think about including your furry best friend. For one, think of traveling. Traveling with a pet isn’t always easy, or affordable. Flying? It’ll cost you extra. As for hotels, you’ll need to find one that is OK with pets. Then, of course, you will have to care for your pet while you are trying to enjoy a sunny vacation. Most San Diego beaches are OK with dogs but you’ll have to keep that pup on a leash. There are, of course, designated off-leash dog parks. Taking that all into account, look at the balance sheet. If it’s worth the time, money and energy to travel with your pet then go on, get it fitted for a tux. Thinking of a calm, beautiful wedding? We urge you to also consider a pets’ unpredictable nature. Is Lassie going to pee on Aunt Betty’s shoe? Is Flipper gonna poop on your train? Do you want your wedding to remembered for that?