What you need to know about a ceremony in the sand:
- Footwear: Don't try to wear high heels in the sand. You would also do well to instruct your guests in the same. This can be done in cute ways like providing flip-flops as the guest favor. If you are getting married in the sand, go with flip-flops or barefeet. If this doesn't sound like the formal affair you've been hoping for, take advantage of one of the beach ceremony sites (like a resort that has a deck overlooking the beach, etc.). This way you and your guests can wear the traditional fairy tale attire without the potential inconvenience of sand.
- Sound: Be prepared for the loudness of the ocean. Most beach ceremony sites include or offer microphones- use them. If you are having a smaller, low-budget ceremony then set up the guests in a semi-circle behind you pulled in close. That way everyone can hear the ceremony.
- Candle lighting: Don't even try it. Save the candle ceremony for the reception. That fresh breeze that contributes to the magic of the beach also excludes the possibility of ceremoniously lighting pillar candles.
- Public beaches are public. This means that if you are using a public beach there could be people, lots of them, at your wedding. There are several things you can do to increase the likelihood of having the intimate ceremony of your dreams. First, don't choose a popular tourist beach at peak tourist season. Getting married at La Jolla Shores on a Saturday afternoon in July will get you 2 square feet of space, Frisbees whizzing by, and boom boxes blasting. As locals born and raised in San Diego, we can suggest lots of beautiful beaches that are more off the grid and can give you the serenity you are seeking.
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