Sand Ceremony

The Unity Sand Ceremony has become an extremely popular alternative to the Unity Candle Ceremony. For all of the beach bums at heart, the Unity Sand Ceremony can give you a keepsake that will last forever and remind you of your wedding day every day.


If you are thinking about having a beach wedding, the Unity Sand Ceremony might be a route you want to take. Here at Sea Setting we believe that nothing is more romantic than spending your big day on a beach hearing nothing but the waves lap upon the sand while you say your vows. The Sand Ceremony is a perfect way to capture the magic that will undoubtedly be created.

The bride and groom can pick whichever colors they want for their sand. Some pick the colors to match their home décor while others pick it to match their personalities. Either way, the bride and groom take turns filling up the Unity Vase as they recite their promises of devotion and love to each other.


Ribbon Ties instead of chair covers

Is your budget running low? Are picking out chair covers that don’t clash with your dress driving you crazy? There’s an easy solution to a potentially exhausting problem: ribbon ties. Or if you’re feeling more adventurous, try sticking to a theme like renowned wedding planner Preston Bailey. To stick with his tropic theme on a Jamaican beach, Bailey put spiky fans on the back of each chair. This gave the ambiance of the wedding a very relaxed and “beachy” touch.

Little things like these are what helps your personality shine through one your special day!


Groom boutonnière with shell instead of using flowers

If you’re not one for tradition, and want to keep your beach theme then try using a shell instead of flowers for the groom’s Boutonniere. It will be a nice touch to your wedding, and will ensure that everyone knows how thought out and detailed everything was. Go to http://www.stuartscreations.com/Boutonnieres.htm to see some great examples of what to look for in your non-traditional wedding!


Wedding Day Brunch instead of reception

Sometimes, a reception after the wedding just is not in the cards for a bride and groom. In situations like these, it is okay to not have reception. Instead have a wedding day brunch! Before the chaos starts get you closest friends and family together to enjoy a great meal before you say “I Do!” That way, the bride and groom are free to do as they please after the ceremony!

Your Marriage License:

South Carolina: http://www.sciway.net/facts/marriagelicense.html

North Carolina:  http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/north_carolina/

Virginia:              http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_Records/marry.htm

Georgia:             http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/georgia/index.shtml

Alabama:           http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/alabama/index.shtml

All Stats:            http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/index.shtml

Other Online Resources

Wedding Timeline
http://www.centralcoastbride.com/Planning%20Worksheets.htm
Losing your mind through all the chaos of wedding plans?  Visit Central Coast Bride; they offer several different downloadable spreadsheet templates to help every bride get and stay organized!

Wedding Vendor Checklists
http://www.pashweddings.com/library/weddingchecklists.php
If you are losing hope of staying organized has you continue to plan your special day, then Sea Settings magazine recommends Pashweddings.com!  Their website will instruct and supply you with all the checklists and worksheets to help each bride stay organized and make that pre-wedding stress go away!

Guest Lists
http://www.weddingwire.com/shared/WeddingMain?pcode=ioenhl
Stop going crazy over wedding plans!  Sea Settings magazine has the site for you!  Wedding Wire will help you with everything a bride and groom could possibly need for their special day!  From different wedding Ideas, Vendor checklists to the Guest List, weddingwire.com will see you through those wedding planning blues!