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Marian
Savvy August 2019

Getting dressed at ceremony location or arrive at location?

Marian, on September 16, 2018 at 9:31 AM Posted in Planning 0 4

I am getting married by the beach. This will be my first marriage and his second. WE are NOT going extreme with our wedding as the both of us just want an intimate small wedding with family and friends and having a family style cookout cause that is who we are. We have reserved a space such as "shelter" for the food and all other things to be set. Our ceremony is taking place on a grassy knoll space not too far from the shelter. There is no place to get dressed except for the public bathrooms. Which I am certain I do not want to get dressed in.

I am stuck between arriving at the location already dressed OR get dressed at the location in a tent( not the ones you use for camping) for me and my bridesmaids to get ready in... hair and makeup can be done at home. I do not plan on wearing my wedding throughout the day, I will be changing into something comfortable since the wedding is in the summer of 2019.

Should I find changing cabanas big enough for us and our wedding party to get dressed if getting dressed at the location or just arrived all dolled up and then change in the cabanas??

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Latest activity by Kelly, on September 17, 2018 at 1:23 PM
  • Laura
    VIP November 2019
    Laura ·
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    I plan to arrive at my beach wedding in my dress. I am not changing in a public bathroom either! And I have no idea how much a tent would cost or if it’s even allowed at the beach.
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  • Tpatb
    Master August 2019
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    I would probably do the same.
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  • Marian
    Savvy August 2019
    Marian ·
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    Well I do know tents are not allowed on the beach. I included/ attached the picture of where the reception is being held. And to the left of this spot is the grassy knoll where the ceremony will take place. The area around this spot is completely open so there's plenty of room for extra tables and chairs and a spot to cook the seafood boil and extra grill if needed. BUT I am thinking avoid any extra costs for things. I might just change in the car OR since there are restrooms(not sure how clean they will be but most likely they won't) I could have someone hold the bottom of my dress and pull that sucker over my head and then hand me my other outfit to wear.

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  • Kelly
    Legend October 2022
    Kelly ·
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    Hi Marian! I like the idea of having someone help you get out of the dress in the bathroom to wear for the rest of the day! I would say to get ready beforehand and arrive to the ceremony location already in your dress, that way you are ready to go once you are there!

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