If you're looking to have a romantic wedding on the beach, consider South Padre Island.

South Padre Island, not to be confused with South Padre at Corpus Christi but by the Rio Grande Valley Island, is a breath of fresh air for a destination wedding. Before you decide to have a beach wedding, Magical Marriages would like to provide a few pointers.

When planning a beach wedding, among mother nature you can't plan to have perfect weather. Although the great outdoors provides a beautiful scenery, remember spring time brings spring showers and summer time means hurricane season. It is very important to reserve a tent or two or plan for the worse case scenario. Think about having parasals and serving water or iced tea for your guests so they can have something cold to drink while waiting for the bride. Consider little to no hot items, preferably a cold buffet and a fondont cake for a more durable design that will last throughout the day or night. For an indoor wedding reception, use tall trees with blue lighting to give the site an outdoor feeling. Fireworks, a boat, or a horse is also a good idea for the bride and groom exit.

Furthermore, "going green" has become more and more popular, even for weddings. Recycled paper for invitations provides a perfect image for a beach wedding. Think of having martini's, made from the seasonal valley lemons (orange and lemon in one) of the Rio Grande Valley. Give your guests a taste of the Valley and something they will remember. Use a twist of valley lemon peels for cocktails or squeeze lemon juice into savory Mexican beer. Your guests are bound to love it.

As mentioned, our wedding planner was born and raised in the area. She's stayed in practically every hotel on the island and attended weddings ever so often. She will help accommodate for your guests and loved ones. To book your wedding now, please ask for the destination package.