What you need to get married on the Emerald Coast.

You have seen photos of beautiful beaches or even vacationed at the beach and had the dream of having your wedding and reception at the white sandy beaches with emerald green waters as the backdrop.  Seems like a daunting project to take on with all the unknowns.  Planning a destination beach wedding can be simple and one of the most beautiful experiences and here are the surefire tips to make sure that the journey to your big day will be just as amazing as the big day itself.

1. Find a wedding planner.

When planning a vacation, you would hire a travel professional so it makes sense that when planning a wedding, you should hire a local wedding planner.  A local knows the area and being a wedding professional, they can give you recommendations tailored to suit your specific needs.

Finding the right planner means they can take care of most all of our remaining tips.

2. Choose a location that fits your event.

A destination location is going to have many options for special events.  Doing a simple Google search will get you hundreds of options.

3. Find out what is allowed and any regulations.

4. Set a budget.

5. Hire your services.

6. Make lists, check them twice.

7. Don’t over extend yourself.

8. Arrive early.