There may be areas you plan on cutting back and some areas your will want to splurge. One area you don’t want to skimp in is with your wedding photos. Why? Because once the last piece of cake is cut and the band their played the final song, all that is left are the memories. That is what you find in your pictures. You will relive those wonderful memories every time you look at your wedding photos. So why not spend a little extra on preserving those special moments. Since your are spending a bit more on our photos you want to be sure you pick the right person to capture those special moments as they happen. Here are some questions you want to ask and some key points to keep in mind when meeting with the photographer.

Be sure to meet with the photographer in person. You can visit their website, if they have one, and read there references or look at some of their work before the initial meeting. Nothing replaces an in person meeting. This leads to whether or not to go local or fly out your favorite photographer. Most photographers will travel as long as their expenses are covered. The advantage to flying in your photographer to your location is the ability to view proofs and make final decisions when you return home. If you plan on flying anyone to your destination it should be your photographer.

Check references information may be on the photographers’ website. Many photographers will share that without any concern. This is entirely up to you and your comfort level with the photographer. Ask the photographer about their wedding style. Ask to see some albums of similar weddings. Also ask how they feel about what they do. This will give you and idea about how passionate they are about the work they do.

Typically you will get one set of photos and any reprints will have to reorder through the photographer. Make sure you read your contract carefully. Many photographers own the negatives and will hold on to them for a period of time. At the end of this time and/or when they run out of space may give or sell them to you. Finally, make sure you understand the pricing and packages. If you don’t want everything in the package you may be able to order individual photos for much less.

Choosing Formal Attire

Many people tend to dress less formal at beach weddings . Its best to wear lighter fabrics so that you are comfortable at your wedding and keep it short enough so it doesn’t drag in the sand.

Choosing the Location

You want to make sure you look into legal considerations such as permits and restrictions. Make sure you find out how much parking is available and also keep in mind the number of guests you have invited. You want to make sure your location is secure and safe as well.

You’ll want to decide if your going to tie the knot at a public beach or private. Private may be more expensive, so your going to have to look at your budget and go from there.

Time of Day

Saying your vows at sunset may create the most romantic atmosphere for the wedding albums. You’ll have to keep updates on the weather so that you prepare yourself incase something changes.

Comfort level

You’ll have to set up chairs for your guests so they don’t have to stand in the sand. Make sure there are accessible bathrooms nearby as well. And keep the ceremony a fair distance away from the water incase of the tide. Incase of unexpected weather you’ll also want to have a tent set up.

Sugar Beach Weddings will travel to your beach side location to perform your marriage ceremony, setup at one of our beautiful pavillions on the beach like: Gulf State Park, Ft. Pickens State Park, Big Lagoon State Park, Pensacola State Park, Navarre State Park, Beasley State Park, James Lee State Park, Henderson State Park, St. Andrews State Park. There are wonderful facilities for a reception under one of the pavillions. Simply use one of many wonderful caterers in the area. Receptions and marriages on a Cruiser Yacht in Destin are also available. Full Dinner and Open Bar available.

Sugar Beach Weddings offers you a choice of Officiants to perform your beach wedding. You can choose a Male or Female Notary Officiant or an Ordained Minister. If you are energetic and love the beach, please contact them for information on owning your own Beach Weddings Business in any State that has a Beach.