Affordable Beach Wedding Blog

Well, it pretty much goes without even saying that a Florida beach wedding has its own amazing honeymoon built right in. In fact, you can find several remarkable beach wedding spots right here along Central Florida’s glorious coastline. 

For instance, say you say, “I do” on Daytona Beach, “The World’s Most Famous Beach,” along charming New Smyrna Beach or within the tranquil serenity of Ponce Inlet, you will be surrounded by the best of all worlds. Aside from remarkable dining and shopping venues, numerous challenging golf courses and miles and miles of pristine beaches, you have all the world’s best theme parks to your west, the historic cobblestone streets of St. Augustine to your north and Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach just to the south.

Some of the best honeymoon destinations are beach vacations and aside from Florida, which offers so many levels of entertainment and enjoyment, there are a multitude of exotic options from which to choose – such as Italy’s Amalfi Coast, offering Moorish architecture and a short boat ride to the Island of Capri; the rich culture and beauty of Hawaii; the South Pacific paradise of Fiji. There’s Costa Rica, Bali, Greece, Turks and Caicos; Madagascar, the Maldives and Morocco. Or cool things off on the lush highlands of the Scottish coastline or Cape Cod for quaint Nantucket or impressive and lovely Martha’s Vineyard.

Like things French? Visit the romantic city of Paris, the French Riviera or French Polynesian Bora Bora. Go for the glitz of Las Vegas; experience the big easy allure of New Orleans or sip your way through California’s Napa Valley. The choices are endless!

There are a lot of changes that take place after you get married. One of the first is the bride’s name should she choose to take her husband’s surname or take a new hyphenated last name. Every state has its own particular laws and procedures for changing your name, but – all in all – the process is a similar one. 

The good news is that if you are changing your name due to becoming newly hitched, there is no legal process other than the wedding itself. You can use your new name as soon as you are married, but the documentation could take a little longer.

To change your name, you will need your marriage certificate, which you can request from the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Depending on where you go, you will most likely also need a valid ID and the documentation associated with that particular office. For instance, when you visit the Office of Social Security, you will need your original Social Security card when applying for your new one and your current driver’s license at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

When changing your name, don’t forget your passport, bank accounts, investments and vendors such as your mortgage company, credit cards, utility company, cable, phone, etc. Your employer will also need to be made aware of your new name.

If you are working with a premier wedding planner such as Affordable Beach Wedding, you can enjoy the peace of mind knowing that there is someone in your corner to help answer all of your questions.

With numerous beachfront resorts and wedding venues, Daytona is a glorious locale for a destination wedding…the perfect place to hold your wedding as well as provide exceptional accommodations for all of your guests. Here are a couple of Daytona hotel options to consider:

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach offers its beachside terrace for wedding services for small or large events. So, whether you want to rock it out with an extravagant celebration or keep things intimate, this is a beautiful wedding venue and hotel.

Listen up race fans! If racing is your thing, how about The Daytona Autograph Collection, located in One Daytona at 1870 Victory Circle? This is a Marriott hotel also offering event space for up to 300 guests and top-notch catering services.

If you are simply a fan of Marriott, there are also two beachfront Marriott hotel options, including the Residence Inn by Marriott at 3209 South Atlantic with an outdoor oceanfront terrace accommodating up to 200 wedding guests, and Delta Hotels by Marriott at 2505 South Atlantic.

Hampton Inn also offers a couple of great wedding party and guest accommodation options, including Hampton Inn Daytona Beachfront at 1024 North Atlantic or Hampton Inn Daytona Shores at 3135 South Atlantic.

Hilton provides its Hilton Daytona Beach Resort at 100 North Atlantic with its beachside wedding and hosted bar options or the Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront at 2560 North Atlantic.

Max Beach Resort at 1901 South Atlantic offers weddings and a beachfront restaurant with ocean view too. 

The list goes on and on. So, for more detailed information and options, turn to the experienced wedding planner you can trust for your special day – Affordable Beach Wedding!

When you choose Affordable Beach Wedding planning services, you can choose wedding packages ranging from those fit for a princess, to those designed with royalty in mind, to wedding ceremonies that appear as if they popped right off of the pages of a fairytale – each customizable so that they perfectly meet your particular needs and style.

For instance, imagine the majestic beauty that only the ocean can offer and the peaceful sense of calm that the surf gently lapping the sand just beyond your wedding canopy provides. That canopy is artfully wrapped in elegant fabrics, ribbons and flowers in the colors of your choosing. The guest chairs are adorned in matching ribbon and fabric. White flags gracefully flowing in the breeze and a table with your guest book and guest favors of your own design welcome attendees. 

The isles are marked with driftwood and ornamental grasses and music of your choosing plays while guests are seated, throughout the bridal party entrance, during the bride walk and while you take some time to mingle with your wedding guests.

Marry the love of your life on New Smyrna Beach, which was voted “Florida’s Best Beach” for seven years; the fun filled city of Ormond Beach; Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet, which offers a more private setting with wooden walkways along the dunes; or world famous Daytona Beach. You can opt for traditional vows or write your own that come straight from your heart. Maybe you’d like a sand ceremony in which two colored sands are melded and placed in a heart shaped keepsake vase to signify your unity. From fresh flowers, to a slideshow or a restaurant reception to follow, Affordable Beach Wedding packages can be custom tailored just for you. Call 386-428-0777 or direct to cell at 386-279-1179 to learn more.

To help ensure your wedded bliss and that you don’t end up with three woks, a well-planned wedding registry could do the trick…or at least help.

On the practical side, if you don’t already have any of these items in your kitchen, you really may want to consider adding them to your wedding registry:

• An air fryer or toaster oven will bring tasty treats to the perfect crisp.
• Whether you prefer healthy kale smoothies or frozen margarita weekends (or both), a blender is a great addition.
• You will need a good knife set (NO, not for the bad days – jk!) for each chopping, slicing and dicing application and a kitchen dinner set to make kitchen prep more enjoyable.
• Whether it is a one-and-done or eight-cup variety, a coffee maker is a must if you have a coffee lover in the house.

Ok, so on to comfort, entertaining and even adventure…

• Cozy, quality bed linens are definitely a must.
• How about a barbeque set or patio furniture for when you move the fun outdoors?
• There are elegant candlesticks, photo frames and wireless speakers to be had.
• Wall art can personalize your home together.
• Wine glasses, champagne flutes and anything else you choose to set a beautiful table are also an excellent choice for your registry.
• Want to maintain your sense of adventure and fuel more fun times? If you like to camp, camping equipment isn’t off the table.

Here’s another thought. No one wants to go into debt before their marriage even starts, so how about a contribution toward your honeymoon or new home deposit fund?

Been together forever and don’t really need anything? A donation to your favorite charity is another excellent wedding registry option, because what better way to pay tribute to an affair of the heart than by supporting a cause that is near and dear to your heart?

The wedding of a lifetime doesn’t have to deplete your life savings. Affordable Beach Wedding, offering beautiful, romantic wedding ceremonies by the sea, enables you to celebrate one of life’s most memorable days affordably.

Affordable Beach Weddings are elegant and professional with one-on-one personalized wedding planning included so you don’t have to worry about a thing. At Affordable Beach Wedding, we take care of all your wedding ceremony and reception needs from start to finish. 

This can be exceptionally helpful, especially if you are planning a destination wedding. Planning a long-distance affair can be intimidating, but with Affordable Beach Wedding’s intimate knowledge of the area and long-standing relationships with an extensive network of premier wedding vendors, you can pull it off with only one incredible hitch – YOURS!

Affordable Beach Wedding offers access to perfect ceremony locations on the beach; amazing restaurants, resorts and recreational facilities nearby; wedding services including on-site hair and make-up, decorations, music, photography, videography and officiating; and customizable wedding packages for every budget.

Your wedding day is a monumental occasion, so why go it alone when you don’t have to? Call Affordable Beach Wedding at 386-428-0777 or 386-279-1179 (cell) for more information or email eva@affordablebeachwedding.com. Affordable Beach Wedding is just an hour drive from Orlando and serves Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet, Sanford, Ormond Beach, Edgewater and the Central Florida area.