While most people prefer a beach wedding in Gulf Shores this lovely couple decided on Orange Beach Alabama. And they were right beside the world famous Florabama. They were staying in one of the Phoenix condominiums. Our bride and groom were both in their sixties and couldn’t be more in love. The bride wore a white lace dress with matching white pumps and the groom wore a nice button down short sleeve shirt and a pair of khaki shorts. They both had great senses of humor. Even during the ceremony they were making everyone have a smile on their face. I loved it. This young at heart couple couldn’t have been more in love. The bride wanted a beach wedding and the groom of course said OK as most grooms do. If the bride had two of her sisters there which added to the family atmosphere. Some of her grandchildren were there as well. Her sister made the most beautiful bouquet from gladiolas, roses, and orchids. The colors were yellow and deep purple. After the ceremony the photographer shot family portraits and then some romantic portraits of just the two of them. We wrote their names in the sand and put the date there as well. This was a really wonderful wedding on the beach with two very unique people who became a couple.

We had a rock-n- roll bride and groom having a Pensacola Beach wedding on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. We got a break from the rain which was really nice and walked out onto the sand to have our ceremony. The groom was out there decked out in a fedora hat and a bow tie with skulls on it. Our bride definitely had the rock-n-roll royalty look and she was working it. These two kids were so cute. Everybody wore black including the two flower girls and the two ring bearers. For their sand ceremony the bride had picked up and some black sand and some white sand. Her mother brought out a small table and put a black piece of cloth over it. Would put the sand ceremony on it. It looked so Gothic. All the family members also were wearing black as was I. The bride even had a black diamond engagement ring. These two young people were wanting to do things are own way and I admired them for that. I had married her brother and they had remembered me and decided to have their ceremony with me. And while they were not a traditional bride and groom they will remain in my memory as one of the most original. Be yourself and be true to yourself at all times. I’ll be seeing you on the beach very soon.

There is nothing cuter at a beach wedding in Gulf Shores than to see a flower girl and ring bearer walking down the aisle hand in hand. When you watch a flower girl there owing out her petals one at a time it’s adorable. And a ring bearer holding up his pillow to the happy couple knowing he holds a precious jewel. Children participating in a wedding can be an exciting time for them and a rite of passage. They feel special that the bride and groom have entrusted them with a large responsibility. Although it might not seem like much to us to a child it means the world. When choosing your flower girl or ring bearer it’s important to think about their age. If they are under five you may want to have an adult walk with them. A child under the age of five can easily become distracted by the sand and the water. We’ve had beach weddings where a child protests abating and the ceremony has abruptly stopped, sat down, and started playing in the sand. We’ve also had them run streaking to the water. So having someone walk with younger children is a wise idea. After the age of five children begin to understand their role in the wedding and most look forward to it.

We make having a beach wedding on Pensacola Beach super simple. If you’re thinking about having an easy wedding on Pensacola Beach may I suggest the Island Getaway package. This as a Sunday through Friday wedding package that is only $399. It is by far the favorite package for small weddings, vow renewals and second marriages. This sweet little package consists of an officiant, a photographer, pictures and the beauty of the beach. If you go to our packages page you’ll be able to see an exact description of what you will receive with this package. You will also be able to review our other wedding packages that come with decorations and more photos. We try to offer a wide variety of packages for everyone to choose from. We also have a list of florist, bakeries, salons and accommodations on all our wedding resources page. And let’s not forget about one of the most important things you’re gonna need a marriage license! Are a marriage license page you will find a link to both Florida and Alabama and by clicking on these you’ll learn the requirements for each state. There are some differences so make sure to check out this very important web page. We look forward to helping you plan your special day in the sun and joining you on the beach in beautiful Pensacola Beach Florida.

And I do mean that in the nicest way for your Gulf Shores beach wedding as in staying cool and comfortable. We recommend loose flowing wedding gowns. With the heat of July you definitely want comfortable clothing and that includes your wedding gown. With the restrictive gown you will be twice as hot as you normally would be with a loose gown. Remember most gowns that shape you have boning in them and petals to help hold you in place so it is something to think about. Also don’t forget the sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and apply it often. Lots of cold drinks to keep you hydrated. Another thing to think about is how to transport the elderly across the sand to your beach wedding. We recommend a wheelchair with large inflatable wheels which you can rent from vendors and stores on the beach. Recently we had a bride who wanted her 92 year old grandmother to see her get married in Gulf Shores and she rented one, gave her grandmother an unmbrella and the lady had a wonderful time. By taking small precautions and advice from people who are familiar with this area you can have the wedding of your dreams in beautiful Gulf Shores.

This Saturday I had no weddings on Pensacola Beach. I’m sure a lot of you are asking why didn’t you have any Pensacola Beach weddings? Especially on Saturday? Well my friends the Blue Angels, a precision jet team, were performing over the beach starting Friday through Saturday. With Saturday being the main day for the airshow. This draws in huge crowds. The hotels and condominiums get booked up a long time in advance so it can be just about impossible to find a place to stay. A beach wedding during this time is extremely difficult to pull off. Although the show the ends right around 3:00 PM there are still thousands of people on the beach trying to get off the beach. The traffic is unbelievable. I’ve tried to do weddings on blue angel weekend and it was difficult for guests and the wedding party to arrive on time. The last time I tried it on a Saturday the bride arrived 45 minutes late. We were able to do the wedding but we barely got the pictures done before all the light was gone from the sky because the sun had set. But today is Sunday and I have a wedding on Pensacola Beach. Most of the tourists are exhausted from the busy weekend and the locals are not going to the beach today. So it’ll be a pleasant time to have a great wedding.

Today I’m going to focus on Pensacola Beach weddings and Gulf Shores beach weddings as topics. Both have advantages depending on what you’re looking for in your wedding. One advantage that Pensacola Beach has over other areas in Florida is that it’s small. Don’t get me wrong there still a lot to do but its compact and in the summer they have trolleys that can take you everywhere you need to go for a dollar. For brides it’s easier to get to the salons for hair and makeup. The public access areas there are easy to get to because there’s only one main road. A Pensacola Beach wedding will have you wanting to come back again for your anniversary. Now let’s focus on Alabama. In Gulf Shores there’s always something to do for brides and grooms who want to celebrate their honeymoon as well as their wedding on the beach. At the center it’s like a carnival with entertainment everywhere. Depending on time a year you come down there are festivals you can enjoy as well while you’re getting married on the beach. Never a dull moment here. While there is one main thoroughfare traffic still still flows smoothly. Getting a marriage license can be a little bit of a ride as the county seat is in Bay Minette.

When you’re thinking about getting married on Pensacola Beach you probably asking yourself what beach wedding package will work best for me? It really depends on what you’re looking for that will make you happy and fit into your budget. When you’re making up your budget you must also consider your accommodations. The great thing about our beach wedding packages is we have a little bit of everything to please everyone. If you’re looking for something for a small wedding, vow renewal or maybe a second wedding you may want to consider the Island Getaway package. This package is our most popular package. It’s a Sunday through Friday package comes with an officiant or minister, photographer and pictures. We have areas we can take you to and have your ceremony there. Our other two most popular packages are Island Beach and Lighthouse Point. These packages feature a bamboo arch with decorations. It also comes with officiant or minister, photographer and pictures. Some of our packages we can change the colors of the decorations. If you have any questions about any of our packages please call us or e-mail us and we’ll be glad to answer any and all of your questions. Please remember that the website is a great source of information that can help you in many ways.

As many of you know we make it easy to have a beach wedding in Gulf Shores. Our web site provides you with wedding resources and accommodation listings to help you plan the dream beach wedding you’ve always wanted.It will be the bride and groom walking down the beach with the people that love them surrounding them with well wishes and celebration. But wait what’s that? Oh my bridesmaids that look unhappy. Is it that dress? Fear not O gentle bridesmaid and bride at a beach wedding. There’s help here! On our wedding resources page you will find a link to a bridesmaid dress rental. Yes my friends that moment for you to shine in the sun will have your lovely ladies looking fabulous. How cool is that? What I like about this site is you can find a dress that will flatter every figure and a price to match. Most bridesmaids dresses cannot be worn again. It can be a huge expense. So why not rent them? Make your gulf shores wedding a wonder to behold with those beautiful dresses on the beach. By taking your exact measurements you can match yourself to a dress. I’ve had several brides that have used the site (as a matter of fact a bride told me about it) and had spectacular results. So go check it out and see what you think. Your bridesmaids will thank you.

On the 4th of July I won’t do weddings on Pensacola Beach. It’s really hard to get off the beach after a wedding and I’ve been stuck in Gulf Breeze until midnight before which was not fun to say the least. However today I was doing a Perdido Key beach wedding and it’s much easier to get off the beach. Everyone gathered at the public access area and we all walked down to the beach together. The reason the bride and groom wanted the wedding on the 4th of July is the groom was a sailor stationed at Naval Air Station in Pensacola. So there was a lot of meaning in getting married on that date. We waited until about 730 to have the wedding because most of the people were off the beach by then and the sky was absolutely beautiful with shades of pink, orange and blue. Our happy couple had family and friends there which really added to the joy of the moment. One of their friends was a real character and kept everyone laughing until it was time for the ceremony. We had a simple ceremony on the beach with the Island Getaway package. Afterwards during the family portraits and pictures with friends this time really lit up. The bride sent some pictures to me after she got back home and I still have them on my desk. If you go to the gallery page on the website and see the American flag with the two hands over it, that was a piece of that day.