So You Want A… Seaside Wedding?

Ah, the beach! Many absolutely adore heading to the seaside as a relaxing day out away from the troubles of modern life. Be it diving head first into the waves at Newquay or sprawling out on your towel in Devon, it’s fair to say that we as a nation love going to the beach – we even spend money to sit on the sand abroad – but have you ever considered a seaside themed wedding? If so, this is the blog for you!

As we revealed in a previous blog, you can’t actually get married on the beach in the UK without jumping through a few hoops. As such, it might be better to merely theme your wedding around the seaside instead, opting to exchange vows at a cliff-side stately home. Sure, you’ll have views of the coast but it might not be as seaside-y as you first imagined. That’s where our seaside wedding ideas come in!

Acoustic Band

An acoustic band is perfect for the beach because let’s face it, electronics and water don’t really mix. Or rather, they do mix a little too well and that is very dangerous for all concerned. A summer party down on the sand after your wedding ceremony might just be the order of the day and with this in mind, hiring an acoustic band like Wandering Hands is a no brainer. They can stroll around with your guests and everybody can have a marvellous time!

The Sugar Sisters

A close harmony trio made up of 3 accomplished vocalists, you’ll enjoy harmonies, ukulele and red lipstick when these fab performers hit the stage! Comprising of Ruby, Stace and Heather, The Sugar Sisters are a wonderful choice for your seaside wedding as the photo clearly shows! Highly regarded in the industry, they were highlighted by the late Sir Terry Wogan as being one of his most loved acts, even performing on his Radio 2 show. Having also played at Children in Need, The One Show and The Chelsea Flower Show, you won’t find a better act to get your guests swaying in the sun!

Mermaids

Let’s be honest, a wedding is often a somewhat magical affair and to that end, why not take it from the realm of reality by hiring a mermaid or two to swim elegantly in the waves? At first, guests won’t be totally sure of what they’ve seen but after getting a glimpse or two of the tail, we are sure they’ll absolutely love the surprise! A fascinating act that is performed by experienced aqua performers, your wedding photos will be a sight to see!

Ice Cream Van

What’s a trip to the seaside without an ice cream? No trip to the beach is complete without a Mr. Whippy with 99 flake and your wedding is the perfect timing to hand one out to everybody! With the sun beaming on your wedding day and the sea breeze cooling everybody down, an ice cream will surely make a welcome change from the bottles of fizz doing the rounds! Having said that, we prefer the aesthetic of hiring an Ice Cream Trike for a wedding as the picture above shows.