Beach Wedding in Lewes, Delaware Information

Posted by Leo Weigand May 07, 2013 in Beach Weddings, Delaware Weddings, Feature Weddings
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Beach Wedding in Lewes, Delaware Information

To request permission to hold a wedding or civil union on one of Lewes Beaches or Parks, please complete this form and submit with the applicable fee to: Elaine Pease, PO Box 227, Lewes DE 19958, (302) 645-7777 x100, Fax (302) 645-6406, epease@ci.lewes.de.us.
As of December 1, 2012 fees are: $200.00 in all other parks or beaches.

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Delaware Beach Wedding Locations

Posted by Leo Weigand May 07, 2013 in Beach Weddings, Delaware Weddings, Feature Weddings
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Delaware Beach Wedding Locations

When you are thinking of getting married on the beaches of Delaware there are some things to consider as you might well imagine.

Is it crowded at that beach?  What about parking for family and guests?  What about a wedding reception for after the wedding ceremony on the beach?

I’m sure those questions and more roll through your head while planning your wedding in Delaware, so I hope this “Beach Wedding Spots” helps you out.

Lewes beaches, there are two (or 3) beach spots that I’m thinking of that make for a great place for a small to medium size wedding on the beach.  These spots are close together, so its real easy to check them out.  The Georgia Ave beach location, has a long narrow parking area and it has dunes on either side of you.  And to the West or North of that area, just a few hundred yards, is the other spot,  and its a lot more spread out, and if you are thinking of getting married there, just make sure your guests know where you are in that larger area.  They might arrive and find themselves at someone else wedding thinking its yours, and you are a few hundred yards away.

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Parking shouldn’t be a problem at either of the locations.  And with any beach wedding I would recommend getting married near around sunset, about an hour and a half before sunset, for many reasons.  Better pictures (less horrible shadows) and less people on the beach.  As it is not a private beach, there will be other people sharing the beach with you.  With Lewes beaches, you will want to check out our other posting about the permit for getting married on Lewes Beaches. There is quite a few places within a few miles to in and around Lewes, Delaware that you can have your wedding reception at, so another plus.

Cape Henlopen, beaches for weddings are great, as you have a lot more spots to choose from, more scenic, and a little more private.  They do have something of a wedding venue there in the park, and you would also have to check with them about permits and pricing on the venue as I’m sure it changes yearly.  For the smaller weddings and you are a bit of a outdoorsy wedding couple, there are a lot of camp area and BBQ areas to call your reception area, however bring your bug spray.  As there are many areas that one could get married at on the beach, be sure to have a GPS location you can send to the smartphone users and print up maps for those guests who like using maps, so that your guest arrive at the right location.  To get into the park there is an entrance fee, of $4 for vehicles with Delaware state tags and $8 for out of state tag vehicles.  Even going in the park and scouting out the various beaches to get married on, you will have to pay, unless you get a pass, so bring some $1s.  And set aside some time to get some nice pictures while you are out there, maybe 2 hours before sunset, it’s a great place for wedding photography, for sure.

Rehoboth Beaches for weddings are pretty nice, wedding reception areas galore.  I could recommend looking at beach locations, north near around the Henlopen Hotel and work your way down.  There are a few beach areas north of the Henlopen Hotel, but then you are getting back into the Delaware Park areas, and if you are in Rehoboth, might as well getting married on those beaches.  You have the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, so many beach spots are accessible via the boardwalk and if you’re having your wedding near around sunset means, less people on the beach and better pictures.  Parking will be your biggest issue for sure so if your wedding ceremony location and wedding reception isn’t in the same area, you will encounter headaches I’m sure.  For your wedding party and yourself I would recommend hitting up Atlantic Limos for Wedding Limousine service to help with the stresses of parking.  They even have limo buses if you have a large wedding party.

I think if you are having your wedding reception at a specific place in Rehoboth, look for the closest beach and get married there.  Walking to that closest beach spot is an option however depending on the heat, I might not recommend it as I’m sure it will tire you and your guests out.

With that in mind, I could pass long these beach wedding tips or ideas that you might find useful.

Having some hand held fans, that have your wedding details on them would be nice, as well as maybe assigning an usher or friend to have a small cooler with little bottles water would be a life saver for your guests.

 

Beach Wedding setup with Bridal Beginnings

If you are thinking of dressing up the beach for your wedding ceremony, we do provide some of the best looking beach setups around.  Wedding archways, palm trees, the whole wedding setup, complete with chairs for your guests.  No setup or tear down for you or anyone, we take care of all that, in our beach packages.  And think about adding an hour of professional wedding photography, as we have a pretty creative photographer that will capture your wedding memories for you.

If you are involving any pets, typically dogs, into your wedding ceremony on the beach, be mindful if there are any restrictions.  A lot of weddings I’ve seen with dogs on the beach, there were no problems, but there was that one time.  Thankful it was a small wedding, and the beach patrol didn’t raise too much of a fuss.

Always aim for having your wedding at sunset, having it during the mid day or before 4 pm, you are looking at all kinds of issues.  Crowded beaches, heat and the sweating, shadows and no one is getting good pictures, lunch crowds if you are closer to noon.  You get the idea.

And about the last thing I can think of to pass on is, plan as much as you can, but don’t be upset if things don’t go as you plan.  I found that no wedding ever really goes as planned, things come up, and its best to roll with it and be happy.  As long as you have your special someone there with you on that day and no one dies, it will be a great wedding day, rain or shine.

 

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Beach Wedding Venue Lists

Posted by Leo Weigand July 13, 2012 in Delaware Weddings
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If you are getting married at the beach here in Maryland or Delaware and you are unsure about wedding venues, please take a look at our comprehensive list of local Ocean City wedding venues and wedding venues along Delaware beaches.

http://www.bridalbeginnings.net/ocean-city-wedding-venue/

http://www.bridalbeginnings.net/delaware-beach-wedding-venues/

 

Our list is always changing and constantly being updated.  So if you are planning a wedding like a year in advance, book mark these pages and keep checking back with us.

** Note **

If you know of a wedding venue not on our list please email us ( bridalbeginnings@gmail.com ) or post a reply at the bottom of our pages, we would love to keep this list as accurate as possible. Thank you.

 

Looking for a unique and private wedding venue, take a look at our Secluded Oasis nestled in a country setting located in Georgetown, Delaware.  Feel free to stop by but we do so love when you make an appointment so we can give you the full tour.

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Beach Sand Unity Ceremony

Posted by Leo Weigand July 01, 2012 in Beach Weddings, Feature Weddings
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Beach Sand Unity Ceremony

The Unity Candle Ceremony has long been a tradition seen in marriages of all types, elaborate and simple. The shortcoming of the unity candle is that it leaves no permanent memento or reminder of the union. Once the candle has been blown out, the significance of the ceremony is left only as a fleeting memory.

 

This is where the Unity Sand Ceremony has so much more to offer.

 

The Unity Sand Ceremony, a celebration that is usually two to three minutes and is a meaningful symbolic joining of two lives.

In this timeless ritual of marriage, the couple ceremoniously pours various colors of unity sand from separate containers into one special container, the unity vase, symbolizing their coming together as one.

How the Sand Ceremony works

 

1. The bride and groom should take some sand from beach (from beneath their feet of where they are standing) they are getting married at and add it to the unity vase as a base.

 

(This is the sand that starts the base of their new family and where their love was promised to each other on their wedding day)

 

2. Then the groom will add a layer of his color sand to the unity vase.

 

3. The bride will follow by pouring some of her sand to the unity vase.

 

Children Option – include any and all children from previous marriages or from the current relationship with their own color of sand.

 

4.  Back to the groom who adds another layer

 

5. And back to the bride who adds another layer of sand.

 

6. It is then completed by both the bride and groom (And children) by pouring the remaining balance of their sand to the unity vase.  The vase should be filled to the top and sealed so that the sand does not move.

 

Important suggestion: assign someone to hold, watch over, and protect your unity vase, as it can easily be knocked over after the wedding ceremony.  So that before you leave the beach, your unity vase is placed inside something protective like padded box or padded bag.

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Obtaining Your Sussex County Marriage License

Posted by Leo Weigand September 30, 2010 in Delaware Weddings, Feature Weddings
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Obtaining Your Sussex County Marriage License

Applying for A Marriage License in Sussex County

 

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 if you need a wedding officiant call – 302-858-6555

  • Both applicants must appear together when applying for a marriage license. The marriage license may be obtained during the hours
    8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Each applicant is required to show a valid photo identification. The identification may be a driver’s license, a State issued identification card, a passport or a military identification.
  • You must be at least eighteen years of age to apply for a marriage license. If either applicant is under the age of eighteen, they are considered minors. Minors must petition Family Court for authorization to marry. You can call (302) 856-5601 for guidance and information.
  • Applicants may not be related to each other.
  • Applicants may not be of the same sex.
  • Applicants must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • No blood test is required.
  • If a female applicant is divorced and legally reclaimed her maiden name, we require the original, true copy or certified copy of the name change court papers. A photocopy is not acceptable.
  • If either applicant has been married and the marriage was terminated by divorce, we require the last divorce decree. It must be signed by a Judge and bear a seal indicating that it is the original, true copy or certified copy. A photocopy is not acceptable.
  • If either applicant has been married and the marriage was terminated by death, we require the original, true copy or certified copy of the death certificate. A photocopy is not acceptable.
  • If either applicant is on probation or parole, they must have written permission to marry from their probation or parole officer.
  • If either applicant requires an interpreter, they must provide their own interpreter. The interpreter must be at least eighteen years of age.
  • The marriage license is valid for 30 days. It must be used in that time period. It is only valid in the State of Delaware.
  • After the license is issued, there is a 24-hour waiting period for all applicants. This waiting period applies to residents as well as non-residents.
  • Please allow at least 20 minutes for the marriage application process.

Fee Schedule

The service fees are reflected on the following chart.

Fees are due when marriage licenses are issued, certified copies of marriage licenses are provided or Memorable Marriage or renewal ceremonies are scheduled.

Service Fee
Marriage License for Delaware Residents $50.00
Marriage License for non-Delaware Residents $100.00
Certified Copy of a Marriage License $25.00
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Bridal Photography

Posted by Leo Weigand June 04, 2010 in Feature Weddings, wedding photography
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Bridal Photography

Premier digital photography for both local and destination weddings in Delaware and Maryland.

Our work is more than pictures, it is a moment in time captured artistically and done with style and creativity. We will bring laughter and fun to add to your special day that will stand out in your photos.

Portraits
Engagement portraits, High School and College senior portraits and family and children portraits and of course who can forget the pet photos.

Our Studio Soft light, hard light, hair light, backgrounds. Everything is under our control. If you would like some creative photographs, you’ll get wonderful results with our studio set up.

Artistic Design
We can create One of a kind images done in color, black and white, sepia, just to name a few.  Producing beautiful artistic photographs with  Adobe Photoshop.

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Wedding DJ & Wedding Photography & Wedding Officiant

Posted by Leo Weigand June 04, 2010 in Delaware Weddings, Feature Weddings, Featured
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Wedding DJ & Wedding Photography & Wedding Officiant

Your wedding dreams can begin here at Bridal Beginnings. Everything you need to know for you wedding, we can help you with. Would you like some wedding planning assistance? We are here for you!

Wedding Packages:
We have all kinds of wedding packages to suit your needs and by combining services you can save money.  Call and ask about our different wedding service combinations.

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