A beach is certainly one of the most beautiful venues for a wedding, it can be very secluded and intimate, and is the definitive "relaxed" wedding.

Which is exactly why it has become trendy to wed on the beach. More couples opt for the relaxed feel of a beach wedding as opposed to the often very formal traditional church wedding. Your seaside wedding can range from absolutely informal to semi-formal all the while retaining the carefree and fun ambience that made you fall in love with the idea in the first place.

There are many ways to incorporate the beach into your special day:

1. If you want to be an all out barefoot bride (or groom), then have both your ceremony and reception on the beach.

2. Have a romantic sunset beach ceremony and have your reception at a suitable venue close-by (preferably with a killer view of the ocean!).

3. Say your nuptials in a church if that is important to you, and have a beach side wedding reception.

4. If you are nowhere near the ocean, but want to use it as the inspiration on your special day, simply have a beach themed wedding wherever you are! This can include an open air ceremony near a river or lake, in a church or even at your reception site.

Take some time to browse through the site to pick up some handy hints and tips, find some inspiration on exciting beach wedding themes and help with finding everything from the invitations to the perfect dress.

Beach Wedding Attire Tips and advice on beach wedding attire whether it is a formal, informal or themed wedding!

Choosing your beach wedding dress Find inspiration on choosing the perfect beach wedding dress to suit your theme, figure and budget.

Beach Wedding Shoes Choosing and finding the perfect pair of beach wedding shoes.

Beach Wedding Planning Beach Wedding Planning - tips and considerations for planning a beach wedding perfect for you!

Beach Wedding Hairstyle A guide to finding and creating the perfect beach wedding hairstyle whether you

Beach Wedding Theme Choosing your beach wedding theme to complement your style and formality and to add an extra bit of fun to the day.

Beach Wedding Accessories A guide to finding and choosing your perfect beach wedding accessories and jewellery from seashell necklaces to dolpin pendants.

Choosing a beach wedding cake. Finding and choosing the perfect beach wedding cake and beach theme cake topper to suite your theme.

Beach wedding cake pictures A couple of beach wedding cake pictures to inspire you in your search for the perfect cake to complement your big day.

Beach Wedding Ceremony This page is dedicated to helping you plan your beach wedding ceremony from choosing your official, and deciding on the vows to readings & decor for beach weddings.

Beach Wedding Decorations A guide to assist you in finding the perfect beach wedding decorations and ideas to create a beautiful seaside wonderland for your wedding day.

Beach Wedding Music A guide to choosing your beach wedding music for a truly beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony & reception.

Choosing your Beach Wedding Invitations Finding and choosing your unique beach wedding invitations.

Beach Wedding Magazines and Books Here you will find a list of beach wedding magazines and books full of ideas on locations, themes and more!

Beach Wedding Blog The Beach Wedding Blog keeps you up-to-date with all new additions and changes or updates to the beachwedding-guide.com Web site. Subscribe here.

Beach Wedding destination How do you choose the perfect beach wedding destination? Below are a few hints and tips on choosing a destination to suit your dreams and your pocket!

Fun Beach Wedding Ideas A few fun beach wedding ideas to make your day unique.