Ideas For a Night Wedding Reception on the Beach

Introduction

Making arrangements for and having the perfect wedding reception is only one of the things required when it comes to planning a wedding. You know you will be having your reception at night and you want a beach setting. Here are some ideas to help you plan the perfect night wedding reception on the beach. You are sure to enjoy the romantic setting and with a bit of creative planning and effort, your reception is sure to be a lifetime memory.

Overview

Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful experiences that anyone may ever face. You want everything to be perfect and now that you have decided you want a night beach setting for your reception, there are many creative ideas that will help you plan a successful wedding reception on the beach that will take place at night. You have decisions to make, and the most important decision for your night beach reception would be to choose a location. Once you have chosen your location you will then need to take the appropriate steps to make sure you have the proper authority to utilize the beach area for your reception. Some areas will require that you have a permit in order to have any special event on the beach. Check with the town hall in the specific city you choose for your night beach reception. Remember you have options, you can do all of the setup yourself with the help of friends or you can hire a wedding planner. To be quite honest it is sometimes better to hire a wedding planner or purchase an all inclusive wedding package. This would make the whole process easier on you and reduce your stress levels drastically.

Theme Ideas, Decorations and Food

There are tons of different theme ideas you may want to consider for your night beach wedding reception. Some theme ideas are:

• Nautical
• Seashell
• Hawaiian
• Ethnic
• Ocean Inspired
• Surfing
• Butterflies
• Fantasy or Princess

The ideas are endless when it comes to putting the perfect theme into action for your night beach reception. You can choose to have your night beach reception indoors where you can find a vacation rental or special event venue that is beach front where you can have an indoor space for your guests as well as an outdoor space. Should you choose to have your night beach reception strictly outdoors, it is suggested you find a company where you can rent either a really large outdoor tent or several tents. You will also need to provide tables and chairs that are decorated with the theme you choose. You will want the reception area to be decorated well. This will include having flowers that coordinate with your chosen theme. There are many flower choices and you can just imagine having a beautifully themed night reception accented by fresh cut flowers that fit right into your theme.

Food is another thing to consider. You will want to make sure you choose a cake that suits your theme as well as other food items. Fruit trays are a real hit for beach wedding receptions and you will want to include items like grapes, pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, and bananas. Including some cheese on the menu along with the fruit choices is another thing you will not want to eliminate. Some other considerations for food would be things like crab cakes, skewers of grilled vegetables, grilled scallop, chicken bites and cheese stuffed mushrooms. Again, the ideas are endless when it comes to food choices. You may want to hire someone to cater the food which is another way of reducing your stress and anxiety. Tropical drinks are a must and you will be able to offer your guests’ more of a variety if you arrange to have a bar at your reception. Should you decide to hire someone to cater the food; they will also be able to help with the drink bar set-up and drink choices.

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