Behind the scenes at Beach Weddings
October 10th, 2007My wedding planner told me that there was a lot that goes on behind the scenes at Beach Weddings. Here is a little story that she relayed about our own wedding.
After years of coordinating weddings, I just coordinated my first beach wedding. I was really excited about it because the beach is my favorite place, not to mention that it requires little decorations to make it beautiful for a wedding. What it did require, however, was sound equipment so that the music and pastor could be heard by all. The comedy of errors starts here and fortunately ends with a very happy bride and groom and an extremely flawless ceremony.
The sound board was a comical undertaking as I’d never run a sound board before. Fortunately, the keyboard player was familiar with the task and did a fine job of getting everything to sound great. She also wisely recommended a tent to cover all the equipment in case of a sprinkle which is not uncommon at the beach, even while the sun shines.
While I do bring a large supply of items, including those orange extension cords, sewing kits, safety pins, lighters and even towels to wipe wet chairs, I have never even considered having to bring a tent!
So, after I finally found enough extension cords to reach the approximately 50 yards from the beach house to the sound equipment (no joke, it took 7 cords), I then had to set up the tent. Just in time too because not 5 minutes after all was set up, a huge rain cloud brought threatening thunder. Fortunately it never rained, so the chairs and the towels stayed clean and dry.
I, on the other hand, looked like I had been caught in the rain. It was really hot and sunny the whole day with the exception of that rain cloud that hung around for about twenty minutes. I had arrived at noon to do all this setting up for the 4 PM ceremony. I was running approximately 50 yards to and from the beach house carrying chairs and extension cords and the sound system and, oh, the tent! I was a glistening, sweaty mess.
My car was parked down the road a bit to leave room for guests to park, otherwise, I would have gone and changed into the extra shirt I brought. Instead, I greeted guests with sweat marks on my shirt, frizzy hair and a big smile.
When all was finally prepared for the wedding to begin and I was able to stand still and give directions to the wedding party. What a day and what a bunch of work that “simple” beach wedding was!?
Wow, I had no idea. I was just enjoying the fact that everything went so perfectly. Amazing what goes into something like a wedding huh? Thanks again for all of your help.
