Florida’s sun-kissed beaches and the gentle murmur of waves create a symphony of romance, making it a dream destination for weddings. Among the numerous options available, Gulf Beach Weddings stands out as a premier choice. Let’s dive into why this company is your go-to for an unforgettable beach wedding experience. Gulf Beach Weddings takes full advantage of Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast, offering a variety of breathtaking locations. From the serene Clearwater Beach to the picturesque Siesta Key, each location boasts its unique charm. Imagine saying your vows as the sun sets over the horizon ..read more

When it comes to destination weddings, few places can rival the allure of Florida’s pristine beaches. With its year-round sunshine, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque landscapes, Florida offers a plethora of stunning beach wedding locations for couples looking to exchange vows in a tropical paradise. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 best beaches in Florida to have a wedding, each with its unique charm and appeal. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota Siesta Key Beach, located in Sarasota, is renowned for its powdery, white quartz sand that’s both soft and cool underfoot. This beach consisten ..read more

Planning the perfect beach wedding in Destin, Florida, with Gulf Beach Weddings is a dream come true! Destin, known for its stunning white beaches and emerald waters, offers a picturesque backdrop for your special day. Here’s a whimsical yet informative guide to making your Destin beach wedding with Gulf Beach Weddings an unforgettable experience: Choosing the Perfect Spot Scenic Views: Destin boasts numerous beautiful locations. Whether you’re envisioning a sunset ceremony or a daytime event, there’s a spot that’s just right. Privacy Matters: Consider a location that offers both beauty and ..read more

Ah, the eternal debate: Photography or Videography for your Gulf Beach Wedding? Let’s dive into this with the flair of a pelican plunging into the Gulf of Mexico! Photography: Capturing Moments in Time Timeless Elegance: A photograph is like a bottled memory, capturing a single, beautiful moment forever. Think of it as capturing the essence of your “I do” with the sun setting over the Atlantic. Artistic Flexibility: Photographers can play with light, shadows, and angles to create breathtaking images. Imagine a close-up of your intertwined hands with sand grains as sharp as your new life comm ..read more

– Congratulations! This is just the beginning… All the advice that is packed in this book comes from experience. I’m always hesitant to say, “We’ve seen it all” because I don’t want to invite fate to throw me a curveball at the next ceremony. But we have seen plenty in the thousands of beach weddings we have performed since 2011. This performance and experience have trained us to be ready for anything, and we have become pros at anticipating problems and making them go away. We know how to sweet talk the drunk into moving his stuff down the beach, so he is not in your guests’ line of sight. W ..read more

Food for Thought Now we are getting to the fun part! Once you have chosen a date and location, it’s time to figure out your reception spot. Remember — we recommend booking the ceremony site and reception venue at the same time. You don’t want to lock in your beach location without researching nearby reception locales. Most couples discover that there are plenty of beaches that are the perfect spot for a ceremony. The thing they end up being more persnickety about is where they hold the reception. So, what are your options? There are three major categories when it comes to selecting a receptio ..read more

Being on Time is Cool By the time your wedding comes, you will have likely spent months planning the ceremony and reception. You will have agonized over details, paid vendors hefty deposits and daydreamed about the precious moments of saying “I do” as the sun sets into the Gulf of Mexico on an idyllic sugar-sand beach. You don’t want to invest all that emotional energy and then find yourself stuck in traffic on Tamiami Trail when the ceremony is about to begin. And you don’t want to be anxiously watching the sun go down with most of the seats remaining empty because your family and friends ar ..read more

Supporting Cast: Ring Bearer, Flower Girl and Pets If you are going to be enlisting the help of children or pets for your beach ceremony, remember — they may elicit plenty of “Awwwwww”s, but don’t give them too much responsibility and be ready if they don’t perform as promised. Ring Bearer The number one piece of advice I have for anyone using a ring bearer: Decoy, decoy, decoy. A toddler should not be expected to carry a $7,000 ring down an aisle of sand with dozens of adults staring at him. And unlike an indoor ceremony, if he drops the ring in the sand, it is a much tougher task — remember ..read more

It’s All in the Details: Flowers, Photos, Music By this point, you are comfortable making big decisions. You made the biggest decision of all (deciding WHO to marry). Then, decide when to get married, decide to do it at the beach, and you have picked a reception spot and food provider (more on this later). I hope you aren’t tired of making decisions. If you are, set this down, pour yourself a drink or grab a plate of brownies. We aren’t done yet! Now it’s time to begin making the many small decisions that will come together to create the perfect day. We are talking about the flowers, the phot ..read more

Beach Wedding Dress Code We know that as you plan your wedding, both bride and groom will be scrutinizing Pinterest, Instagram and searching the web for the perfect wedding day ensemble. We are not going to try to give you exhaustive advice on the latest styles and trends in this chapter. But, in the thousands of weddings we’ve organized, we have seen both smart and not-so-smart fashion decisions. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you pick out your outfits and tell your guests what to wear: How formal? You want to look nice, but you are also going to the beach. The formality of your ce ..read more