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Weddings on the beach! This is one of the most romantic weddings you could ever have. If you happen to be one of those lucky people who lives near a beautiful beach, you have a fantastic opportunity to have a wedding on a budget. But you can still make it a grand event. In any event, it's an event your friends and family will always remember.

The beaches of beautiful islands are often the locations of choice for destination weddings. The Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Barbados, St. Lucia and Hawaii offer phenomenal locations and romantic settings.

However, beaches are not limited to islands! Gorgeous coastlines can be found and enjoyed in so many different countries, and they are excellent places to have a wedding.

The Mediterranean countries are wonderful places for weddings on the beach. After the ceremony, you can celebrate your union with a reception catered in the traditional Greek or Spanish way. Australia and New Zealand also have miles of beautiful coastline that are great locations for your commitment. And of course, so do the United States, Canada and Mexico!

Having your wedding ceremony on the beach is a great way to combine the conventional with the modern. You can have a traditional ceremony, religious or secular, but be in very casual or semi-formal garb.

Many brides choose much simpler gowns for their beach weddings, and grooms often wear nice khaki pants or shorts with floral shirts. Some brides and bridesmaids take it even further by wearing floral skirts with bikini tops. Beach parties tend to be casual sit-down affairs. Instead of being stiff and formal, the receptions are livened up with a luau or a fire pit or both!

Do you want a beach wedding close to home, or do you want a destination wedding? Before you decide, keep in mind that you'll need to make travel arrangements and accommodations for your guests. It's part and parcel to weddings on the beach. You can arrange a block of rooms in a hotel close by, usually with reduced rates. For destination weddings on the beach, discuss airfare options for family and friends with a good travel agent.