Activity for Maria and Kyle

Anyone have any ideas for an aisle runner in sand? I was hoping to have something that won't sink into the sand while being walked on and that is either easy to make or not to expensive.

I am wanting to wear some kind of shoes walking down the aisle at my wedding so I won't burn my feet on the sand. I was thinking about wearing a small wedge since my dress is a little longer and I will be wearing regular heels at the reception....

So I have had OOT family ask if there will be a rehearsal dinner. A majority of my guests are from out of town and there is a really tight budget. I also been told that the rehearsal dinner is for the weddibg party. What are people's thought on not...