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If you’re set on a beach wedding then look no further than Pensacola Beach. With it’s white sand beaches, sparkling clear waters, and 343 days of sun each year. Plus, there are plenty of hotels and large homes along the beach for accommodating your guests.

There is a lot to consider when planning your beach wedding. Some things you may not have thought of with your traditional wedding. Here are some tips to help you:

1) Before you set the date (which can be very hard to change later) make sure to check on the weather reports in the area for tides (when they come in and out), average temperatures, when rain may be most likely, etc. Temperatures can be in the low 60’s from December until March in Pensacola.

2) You may want to plan your beach wedding around the annual events that take place in Pensacola. For example:

Mardi Gras Street Party in February

* April is the Jazz Festival

Blue Angels Air Show in July

* Sept is the Seafood Festival

Pensacola Interstate Fair in October

November: Enjoy the Homcoming Show for the Blue Angels

December: Enjoy a wintery celebration during Winterfest

3) Have a sunset reception. If you’re having your beach wedding in the hotter summer months, an evening reception will be much cooler for your guests.

4) The many events in Pensacola offers a variety of themes for your beach wedding. Guests may not feel like dining on heavier fare when on the beach, so stick with simple dishes like fruits and salads. If you are going to have a main dish, go with seafood like shrimp or crab. If you can, try finding bakery that will special order a cake with a theme from one of the many events in Pensacola (like a Blue Angels cake).

5) Many weddings use confetti and balloons, but you’ll find that they make a mess on the beach that can be difficult to clean up. Besides, they are not exactly environmentally friendly.

6) Keep you decorations to a minimum. Having too many decorations and colors will detract from the wedding and will give it a less-than-elegant feel.

7) For a wonderfully inexpensive idea, try scouring the beach for seashells, sand dollars, and other items. Use these for you wedding reception.
Candles don’t work so well on the beaches. A slight breeze and they will blow out. Opt instead for some Christmas lights or lanterns. They can add an elegant touch to an evening wedding.

9) A beach side resort can offer the perfect reception location if the sandy beaches are just too much. Since weather can be an issue, you’ll definitely want to get a canopy – preferably one this is open on the sides. It will protect you and your guests from the sun and the rain. Plus, adds a nice focal point for the reception.

10) A canopy this is open on the side is a must. Not only will it designate your reception area, but it will offer sun protection(and rain protection) allowing you and your guests to fully enjoy the beautiful setting.

11) Go with light colors. They don’t retain heat like darker colors do.

12) Keep the beach theme going with the music you choose. There are a lot of options from the Beach Boys to “Under the Boardwalk” by the Drifters to “Summer Nights” from Grease.

13) It would be a good idea to hire your own lifeguard. If you have young guests, this is an important safety precaution.

14) Pensacola offers a variety of attractions for your guest. Everything from fishing, chartering a boat, swimming, to taking a dolphin cruise. You can dive the Oriskany artificial reef (the largest artificial reef ever created), scuba dive, and snorkel. From March through November you and your guest can watch the Blue Angel’s at the National Navel Aviation Museum. For more family oriented appeal there’s Sam’s Fun City with a water park and arcade games – home of Rocky and Bullwinkle.

15) And above all, have fun! By planning ahead and having others around to manage the numerous details you will help ensure the most enjoyable celebration.

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