Young girls often dream of their weddings as potentially the most romantic days of their lives. After all, this is the day you are getting married! However, romantic weddings don’t just magically happen on their own. They require a bit of advance planning. If you want your dreams of romance to come true on your wedding day, choosing a romantic setting is one of the first steps. Weddings Virtually any setting can turn romantic when the wedding takes place at sunset or sunrise. Whether the sun rises or sets, the colorful and dramatic sky provides a beautiful backdrop for your wedding vows. Consider a sunset wedding at locations like the beach, lake, golf course, mountain meadow, historic mansion, or park. When the sun goes down and your boyfriend kisses you for the first time as a husband, the sparks are sure to fly! Plus, the night ahead promises a fun-filled reception and an unforgettable wedding night.
Dawn weddings are equally impressive, with sunrise and a day full of festivities ahead. Logistically, sunrise weddings are more difficult to pull off than sunset weddings, as guests may be reluctant to wake up in the middle of the night to get to their wedding on time. However, if you are planning an intimate wedding with a handful of guests or a destination wedding where all the guests are in place anyway, a sunrise wedding is an extremely romantic option.
Weddings on the beach are without a doubt among the most romantic weddings in history. There is something magical in the sand between your toes, the wind in your hair, the waves crashing just steps away, and nothing but salty air between you and your partner. If you plan to get married on the beach, you will need to plan your nuptials carefully. For example, you may need a permit to get married by the waves. Also, unless there is a grassy area nearby, your guests will likely need to gather around you, standing rather than sitting. Attire is another concern with long, loose wedding dresses and shoes, probably out of the question.
While beach weddings come naturally to couples living in coastal states, inland couples don’t necessarily have to head to the coast to get married on the beach. For example, lakes and rivers are also romantic.
Weddings on the beach are ideal for couples who want a truly intimate wedding close to nature. Couples with larger guest lists and more formal plans are not necessarily left out, as many seaside resorts offer magnificent oceanfront settings along with suitable facilities nearby for the convenience of their guests.
What is more romantic than marrying the captain of a ship at sea? Boat weddings allow you to exchange your wedding vows on the water while providing a floating venue for wedding festivities. Charter a private yacht and head out to open waters like lakes, rivers, or bays. Many charter boats specialize in romantic weddings with catering, music and dancing, and other available amenities. In fact, your captain may even be licensed to officiate! Possible boat weddings include: private yachts, historic river boats, small cruise ships, ocean cruises, and tall ships. Depending on where you plan to get married, you may do so aboard moored historic ships, such as ships housed in maritime museums or vintage aircraft carriers.
Mountaintop weddings feature another stunning backdrop that keeps you close to nature while providing pure romance. If you live in a state like Colorado or California, the mountains are a natural option. Not only are they relatively accessible, you will also find suitable places like ski lodges and hotels nearby. For outdoor weddings on top of a mountain, you may need a permit.
But what if you live in a state with few mountains? For example, if you live in Florida, you won’t find many mountains and the ones you do find may rise only a few feet above sea level, like Fort Lauderdale’s Melaleuca Head, which peaks at 7 feet above sea level. In fact, Florida’s highest peak, Britton Hill, rises 344 feet above sea level. Whether you are getting married in the Rocky Mountains or on top of a small knoll, the beauty of the great outdoors will warm your heart while the rest of your romantic day will take your breath away.
Other romantic wedding venues include historic mansions, stone country houses, castles, gardens, and even museums. Places like these lend themselves to intimacy and romance. It can feel like you are experiencing a storybook wedding when the building or surrounding grounds are romantic and quiet. Add romantic touches like lighting, candles, and flowers and prepare to let go.
While sunsets, beaches, yachts, and mountain tops are undeniably romantic, romance is often a state of mind. Create an intimate wedding virtually anywhere by making romance a priority. When planning your romantic wedding, you will want to pay attention to detail and perhaps go for simplicity over luxurious. It is equally important not to get too involved in details, as expecting perfection and excessive planning is both disappointing and stressful. Instead, enjoy the process, keep your sense of humor, and keep your perspective. So what if the ice sculpture looks more like a frog than a swan? You have your Prince Charming and he is there, ready to venture into Happily ever after with you. That is romantic!
By choosing a romantic setting and prioritizing romance without losing perspective, you will have the most romantic wedding ever imagined.
