Even though our wedding ceremony was performed just before dark, it was still very warm outside. August is one of our hottest months of the summer season, so we kept our wedding party attire cool and comfortable. I wore a very nice white spaghetti strap dress made of a crepe material and the bridesmaids wore floral slip dresses. The groom, best man and groomsmen wore pants and shirts of light linen, so everyone was comfortable and cool during the ceremony. Our flower girl wore an adorable sun dress and the ring boy was dressed in short pants and a short sleeve linen shirt.  We all wore flip flops or sandals, as it would have been just a little difficult walking across the sand in formal footwear.

   We were married under a canopy of flowers with a lit tiki torch on each side, and with the sun setting on the horizon of the beautiful blue ocean it was one of the most romantic settings for summer weddings ever. We said our vows, which we each wrote to each other and about thirty seconds after the minister pronounced us man and wife, I heard my brother in law yell, “ now let the party begin”, and it did.

   What a party it was too. We had all kinds of seafoods, from lobster to shrimp, lots of salads, desserts and of course our fantastic towering wedding cake. I was able to find the perfect beach wedding cake topper along with all of the beach accessories and supplies I could ever hope for. I checked the internet and found all kinds of starfish, seashell, and other beach related accessories to go with our reception. There were even place card holders, floating candles, and wedding favors that were perfect for our beach themed reception. The wedding favor boxes were really exquisite and could be used later to keep little trinkets in, so it made a nice little keepsake. We had picnic tables all set up as reception tables with candles for lighting and lovely beach themed centerpieces.

   Some people took a dip in the ocean, others played volleyball until it got too dark, and we also had an old fashioned clambake right there on the shore. There were bonfires and singing, dancing and lots and lots of partying. We all had such a wonderful time. Everyone complimented me on all the arrangements I had planned and told me they really liked the summer wedding favors we chose for them as thank you gifts.

   When we left for our honeymoon the party was still going strong. I’m so glad I decided on a beach wedding, everyone had such a great time and it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies I’ve ever seen. Everything turned out perfect. Even the weather cooperated.

   Just to let you know, the honeymoon was pretty awesome too.