Another very important concern is bridal attire.
The bride must dress for the weather and setting. Remember if it is summer, it will be hot! Choose a dress that is very airy, and light, and consider the outside elements when selecting your train, shoes, and hair. The beach bride can still have a train, but you should try to make it a little shorter. Designate a few close friends to carry the train so it does not blow in the wind.
It may seem obvious, but unless you want to spend your wedding day trying to walk across the sand and failing - don't wear high heels to a beach wedding. Wear flats, or even skip shoes altogether.
Don't forget the groom!
Just as the bride needs to dress for the occasion, so does the groom. In warm weather, he can wear a more casual look with an open linen shirts and a light jacket. The material should be as ventilated as possible.
Many Brides elect to just keep their hair down and natural. On a calm day, this might be a beautiful choice. but most beach sites are very exposed, and usually quite breezy, sometimes very breezy. So you might end up with your hair blowing in your face, or even your mouth as you try to recite your vows, A simple up-do will keep your hair in place and still give you the casual look you want. If you are really worried about your hair, you should hire an on-call stylist for the wedding so he can do touchups to your hair and makeup.
Keep your make up soft and simple for your wedding. If your location is tropical, be sure to start with a good sunscreen to prevent sunburn during the ceremony. Choose soft shades of lip color and eye color, a beach wedding is no place for vivid red lips and heavily lined eyes. Use just a little powdered bronzer to add a healthy sun-kissed look across your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, forehead and chin.
