When we think of beach weddings, we imagine the golden sun, the turquoise water, balmy breeze and lush green palms and daydream in Technicolor. While this is how the ideal day should be, when planning for a beach wedding you have to prepare for the less than ideal also. Remember that this is outdoors by the water and have a Plan B. This is not about panicking about things that can go wrong but being smart enough to be prepared for anything that can happen.

You have found the partner of your dreams, you have both agreed to tie the knot and now you are faced with the realities of planning a wedding. Do you feel like you have to climb off your romantic high and get into the muddy details of booking a church and caterer and decide on mundane details such as dinner seating? Well, maybe you don’t have to get far from your romantic high if you consider a beach wedding and here are five compelling reasons you should:

1. Cost Effective

2. Less Hassle

3. Quality Time with Family and Friends