As you know, here at Claire Duran Weddings & Events, one of the things we do most is beach destination weddings. And we wouldn’t want it any other way! What’s not to love, AM I RIGHT?!

Recently, we were interviewed by the formidable wedding writer Sarah Zlotnick for BRIDES to speak about all of our best tips planning a beach wedding. I had the best of times chatting with her and discussing in depth all our experiences and suggestions. 

Here’s a teaser of the topics we talked about.

BEACH WEDDING ETIQUETTE

• How far in advance to send save-the-dates
• Logistics for booking travel and accommodations for guests
• Dress code
• Considerations for all-outdoor weddings 

STEPS TO PLANNING A BEACH WEDDING

• Pick your location
• Do your research on the weather
• Get the necessary permits for a public beach ceremony
• Make sure your reception works rain or shine
• Travel intelligently with your essentials

BEACH WEDDING DECOR AND DESIGN TIPS

• Don’t feel limited by theme
• Be smart about beach ceremony set-up 
• The beauty of a see-through tent
• Be conscious of what the wind can do to your décor 
• Add local flair to the menu

In other words…. the article covers A LOT. So I’d like to invite you to read the full article and get even more detailed info about the topics above.

xx
Claire

Cover photo by Perry Vaile