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Although local wedding companies offer "beach wedding packages", the same base set of elements can equally be used for Florida vow renewals. The beach offers a new setting to renew vows and is a popular choice for couples who also want to include their children or grandchildren in the celebration. A popular trend in taking portraits at a vow renewal ceremony is to bring along a picture of the wedding day and recreate the pose whilst holding the image. Another prop which instantly refers to the vow renewal is a sign which says "We still do". This sign can be large enough to hold or it can be used as a cake topper.

Florida Beach Weddings are often a more affordable option than a traditional ceremony. With so many elements to consider when setting a budget, there are ways to help keep track of the total spend. One of these is to bundle services together. Suncoast Weddings, premier wedding planners on the west coast of Florida, offer Florida Beach Wedding Packages which can be paired with a reception. This not only consolidates the expenses into one proposal, it means there is also only one point of contact. This can be important if changes are made throughout the planning phase. One example is when the number of expected guests changes. When the updated figures are communicated for the wedding ceremony, for instance, how many chairs will be required for the guests, the next logical step when everything is arranged together is changing the number of guests attending the reception.

Florida beach weddings can be a small and intimate event, or an elaborate and opulent celebration for family and friends. No matter the size of the wedding party, one item on the wish list for many couples is a set of sunset portraits. These classic and romantic photographs are typically the last shots taken by the photographer so it is important to take all the other images before this time. As sunset is a fixed time each day which can be looked up in charts, a trick of professional wedding planners is to set the ceremony start time for one hour before the sunset. This allows for a relaxed service, optional ceremonies like the Unity Sand Ceremony or the Blessing Stones Ceremony, "Just Married" photographs, a selection of group shots, and then the all-important romantic portraits as the light changes to various shades of golden, red, burnt orange, or even pink. One of the reasons couples hire a wedding coordinator for their sunset beach wedding is that organization is key, if the bridal party is delayed or there is confusion over the order of events, the ceremony may be extended and the portraits will be taken in darkness.

It's no surprise that couples have different expectations for a beach wedding ceremony. For many, they have never attended a beach wedding before and have difficulty picturing the logistics of setting up a ceremony for perhaps up to 100 people on the shore. Suncoast Weddings, one of the premier wedding planning companies on the west coast of Florida, take all the guesswork out of planning a destination wedding from out of state or from another country. All of the setup and take down fees are included so there are no hidden costs. An itemized proposal is updated with any changes as the wedding day approaches. A non-refundable deposit locks in the date and time of the ceremony. Many couples choose to wait until the beach permit is approved before sending out their 'Save the Date' notices. This system ensures that two weddings are not scheduled for the same place at the same time, and is managed by the city in which the wedding will take place.

There are many reasons why couples choose a Florida beach wedding. For some, it is the adventure of escaping to the shore to say "I Do" in a small intimate ceremony. Decor for such small Florida beach wedding packages may be a heart of fresh rose petals in the sand or tropically themed tikis near to the waves. These ceremonies are perfect when a minimalist service is on the wish list. For couples looking to invite family and friends, perhaps from out of state or even outside of the US, a more elaborate ceremony can include an arch, chairs, an aisle, aisle markers, music, and colorful decors like bold chiffon drapes, sashes, lanterns, shells, starfish, and fresh flowers. For a particularly luxurious ambiance, a crystal backdrop to the arch, a crystal chandelier, and pomanders with crystals laced throughout can add a glitz and sparkle, especially as the sun starts to set on a sunset wedding and the golden tones are picked up in the crystals.

When family and friends travel to a destination wedding, logistics can be a big part of the planning. How to get to the wedding on time, how to spend the time between the wedding and the reception when the portraits are being taken, and how to get to the reception. Normal travel arrangements may not be possible if there are large bouquets to transport, or if the bride has a large ball gown or cathedral length veil. One possible solution is a beach house wedding. Suncoast Weddings, wedding planners on the west coast of Florida, feature a beach house wedding package whereby family and friends can stay together and celebrate together. One beach house on Sunset Beach is divided into 5 units so families are able to stay together and yet retain some privacy - an important consideration on the wedding day if the couple is planning a "first look" or are waiting to see each other at the arch.

One look at any well-established gallery of a wedding planning company will show how trends change over time. Beach weddings in Florida are no exception. Several years ago, it was rare to see a vibrant ceremony site and was more common to see subtle shades with perhaps a bright accent color. Suncoast Weddings, one of the premier beach wedding planning companies on the west coast of Florida, have noticed that some colors are 'in vogue'. With some weddings booked a few months in advance and others booked over a year in advance, this peppers the timeline gallery of images with the favorites of the time. One example is coral, a romantic shade which can be carried through accents like sashes, candles, and ribbons to the major eye-catching aspects of the ceremony space, like the chiffon drapes around a four post bamboo arch. Factor in other elements such as the bride's bouquet, and the groom's boutonniere, and the coral theme can form a solid base to the Florida beach weddings being planned. This can further be strengthened with a continuation of the color into the beach wedding reception. Florida beach weddings and reception packages are a popular choice for couples who want to have one point of contact throughout the planning timeline, with one telephone number to call, and one total on the invoice.

One of the latest trends in the world of Florida beach weddings is building a ceremony from scratch, taking all the individual components and then customizing a wedding, Florida vow renewal, or elopement from beginning to end. This can be a daunting task when planning from out of state (or outside the US) and the complexity of the wedding decor required is easy to underestimate. Suncoast Weddings, one of the premier Florida beach wedding companies on the west coast of Florida, is based in Treasure Island. They organize beach weddings from Clearwater to the north, to Sarasota to the south, on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Their Florida beach weddings and reception packages take much of the guesswork out of long-distance planning, allowing the couple to be as involved as they want to be, without worrying about missing a critical element of the big day or not getting the best price possible, whether the budget is modest or extravagant. Every service is tailored to some extent as no two couples are identical and the goal is to deliver the best possible experience for the couple and any guests who travel to witness the celebration.

One of the major headaches when trying to plan a destination wedding in Florida can be the endless paperwork and list of contacts needed to pull all the elements of the big day together. With so many things to arrange, like a minister, a photographer, a wedding videographer, a wedding venue, reception venue, caterer, DJ, florist, make-up artist, hair stylist, wedding planners ... the list can seem endless. At times like this, a wedding and reception package can relieve much of the stress. Not only does grouping everything together offer the potential to save some money, all the details, proposals and updates can be coordinated centrally with one point of contact. This is critically important if plans change in the lead up to the wedding day, for instance, if the number of guests changes or if special requests need to be accommodated. With one point of contact, a reduction or increase in the number of chairs at the beach wedding ceremony can easily be tallied with the number of guests attending an evening reception. Suncoast Weddings, one of the premier Florida beach wedding planning companies on the west coast of Florida is based in Treasure Island and has a number of Florida wedding packages which also include a reception to follow. Their local connections and relationships with local vendors ideally position them to coordinate a Florida wedding day when the couple is located remotely. A key to their success is their diligent and thorough communication protocol, with proposals at the outset which are then used as a template to record any changes, costs, timelines, contacts, music choices, special requests, and anything else which crops up during the planning process. One classic venue where a beach wedding can be easily followed by a reception is a beach house wedding. Guests can stay together and celebrate together with the ceremony and the reception just steps from the Gulf of Mexico.

It is difficult to imagine a more romantic day than a vow renewal on the beach - none of the stress, none of the paperwork, and all of the romance of saying "we still do". Whereas traditionally the milestone anniversaries have been celebrated with a golden wedding party, or a silver gift after 25 years, couples from around the US, and internationally, are embracing the idea of combining a vow renewal on the beach with a holiday for the family. Similar to a destination wedding, the beach vow renewals can be coordinated with a team of local wedding planners. Suncoast Weddings, one of the premier beach wedding planning companies on the west coast of Florida are experts in making beach wedding day dreams come true for couples eloping in Florida, getting married in Florida, or celebrating a vow renewal. Their local network of vendors and their excellent communication skills consistently earn them 5-star reviews on social media.