To Beach Wedding or Not to Beach Wedding

You see beach weddings on TV and in movies, and they often become a fantasy of many individuals for their whimsical, romantic appeal. However, bringing the fantasy into a reality is often more difficult than you may have realized. Therefore, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons to decide if a beach wedding is for you, especially considering we’re right on the coast. Here’s what you should consider:

1. Weather Is Unpredictable

You may carefully track the weather and decide on a time that’s not known for hurricanes and other severe storms. That, however, doesn’t mean the unexpected won’t happen. You could make all your arrangements for next year, research online, and thoroughly read the Farmer’s Almanac from one cover to the other and still not choose an ideal date. The weather can change in a blink of an eye, especially when it comes to a location so close to a large water body of water. This could mean what you planned as your dream wedding on the beach could easily be canceled.

2. Not as Private as You Think

When you think of a beach wedding, your initial thoughts might be of a secluded beach surrounded by friends and family. This is possible if you can find a private beach; however, there is no guarantee that there won’t be uninvited onlookers at your beach wedding if you have it on a regular beach.

3. Gorgeous Pictures

We’ve seen countless pictures of beach weddings from our clients. And we do have to say, especially when you have an All Dolled Up makeup artist, the pictures of a beach wedding can be gorgeous. With the right wedding hair and makeup and a backdrop of a sandy beach and palm trees, you’ll have memories that’ll last a lifetime and will truly be what you want to look back on as your special day.

4. A Laid-Back Vibe

Many people think their wedding has to be an uptight event at a fancy hall or golf course. However, this doesn’t have to be. With a beach wedding, your big day can be a laid-back event with people in sundresses and sandals rather than suits and fancy dresses. Fortunately, even a wedding makeup artist from All Dolled Up can capture the essence of a laid-back beach wedding while giving you that bold and beautiful or sassy and sweet appeal you desire.

5. Uncomfortably, Hot Temperatures

If you’re looking to have a beach wedding in Wilmington, NC, or the surrounding region, it’s important to know what you can expect temperature-wise. Although it’s popular consensus that beach weddings are ideal because of the hot temperatures and cloudless skies, sometimes, the temperatures are beyond hot. While the average temperature in Wilmington in the summer is in the 80s, we get countless days in the 90s throughout the season.

6. Requires No Decorations

You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars worth of decorations for a beach wedding. The beach provides all of the decorations you need since it’s outside with palm trees and other native flora. You’ll just need to decorate the tables.

By saving yourself money, you can have more to spend on wedding hair and makeup to make your special occasion a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

7. Not Everyone May Show Up

Your wedding makeup artist and hairstylist may have no problem traveling to you, but you might struggle to have your entire family show up for your wedding when it’s out of your state or at least a good way’s away. This means not every friend and family member on your list may be able to show up.

A beach wedding can be a memorable occasion. You’ll get beautiful pictures, and it has a naturally romantic vibe. However, the temperatures, unpredictable weather, and the possibility that not everyone may be able to attend can put a damper on your plans. Fortunately, if you choose to have a beach wedding, a wedding makeup artist and hairstylist can make the day even more special.