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Outdoor marriages in Hawaii are gorgeous, but sometimes the weather can be a killer. Here are some things to consider when preparing your outdoor wedding (on or near the beach). |
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| Author: John Souter |
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1) Get a backup plan in the event of rain. Light showers are typical in the islands and looked upon as a blessing. But heavy rain make for a messy ceremony and/or reception - so, if at all possible, have an alternative. Options are renting an enclosure or scheduling an indoor space. Another possibility is having your wedding at a beachfront location with indoor capabilities such as a resort or estate.
2) If you're having your wedding literally on the beach, try not to put chairs directly on the sand if you can help it. The sand is uneven and unstable, and many of your guests may not be dressed appropriately for walking and/or sitting on the sand. Search for some grass to place chairs for guests. If you do want your ceremony on the sand, consider renting some type of flooring for the chairs to be placed on.
3) Think about the glare of the sun for you and your guests. Aim to seat your guests where there is minimal time staring directly into the sun. The majesty of the ocean scenery gets lost when people can’t even open their eyes.
4) If it's a daytime ceremony, consider having bottled water available for guests as they arrive. Hawaii's sun can be very hot; and guests can dehydrate quickly in the afternoon sun.
5) Consider hand-held fans to give to guests as wedding favors or as a nice gesture to help keep the sun out of their eyes and create a way to keep cool.
6) Consider the local weather service about tide and sunset times. And remember these things when determining your wedding time.
7) Make sure to find out all the rules and restrictions for the beach or park you are "Renting." Some rules you can expect are restrictions on number of guests; use or availability of electrical outlets; use of amplified music; how long you can be there. Usually public beaches and parks will only allow smaller events.
About Author
John has been a licensed and ordained minister for 41 years. He and his wife have served as Maui Wedding Planners for more than 1,000 Maui Weddings with his wedding planning business, Maui Me Inc. All of his ceremonies are original and he performed his first wedding 35 years ago. John has written almost 50 Christian books (which have been translated into eight languages). In addition to performing wedding ceremonies, he shoots most of the photography.
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