Treasure Island, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/02/2024 --As we ring in 2024, couples from the Sunshine State and further afield are looking to plan their big day on the shore. For Florida beach weddings and vow renewals, Suncoast Weddings has a range of packages that can all be customized. Suncoast Weddings has been crafting and designing ceremonies over many years. They take couples every step of the way from the first call all the way through to the "I Do's". Couples planning to tie the knot in 2024 often start their planning journey in 2023, so it is a good time to assess what the trends are in terms of Florida beach weddings and vow renewals as the New Year begins.

One of the biggest trends is booking a reception along with the wedding. Combining both events together can make logistics easier and keeps all of the projected costs in one place, making it easier to understand and stay within a predetermined budget. If the number of guests changes for the ceremony, it may also have a knock-on effect to the number of guests at the reception, and those kind of changes are also easier to track and accommodate. Suncoast Weddings offer a number of customizable packages where the reception can be planned and booked alongside the wedding itself. Traditional and modern elements can be included, like a tiered wedding cake, a cupcake tower, a photo booth, vegetarian menu options, a DJ, entertainment, and themed decor including centerpieces. For food options, a buffet has been the 'go-to' solution for several years, so that family and friends can choose exactly what they want from a wide selection. As we enter 2024, gourmet options like cheese boards and charcuterie boards are increasingly popular, offering a tasty twist on a traditional theme.

Brides and grooms alike are steering away from formal attire at a beach wedding for looser-fitting, comfortable clothes. Particularly in the case of a vow renewal, the hemlines may be shorter and the colors can be vibrant, there is no need to conform to the white or ivory full-length gown which is often the first design choice that springs to mind when planning any wedding.

Decor requests are also changing subtlety as we enter 2024, with more requests for a natural setting, a look that suits the beach setting, where the Gulf of Mexico laps the shores and sea oats border the dunes. Suncoast Weddings has a two-post birchwood arch that adds to the natural ambiance of the beach. Whereas the signature Suncoast two-post bamboo arch and the Tropical four-post bamboo arch are typically draped with chiffon to almost cover the bamboo poles of the arch, the birchwood arch is typically draped in a minimal fashion so that the beauty of the wood is on full show in the photographs and in-person. Asymmetrical draping of a soft pastel color like dusky pink or icy blue enhances the ceremony space, with a crystal chandelier also a popular add-on choice to catch the Florida sunshine and add a shimmer to the space. Small floral arrangements also look particularly attractive when placed on one top corner of the arch and then halfway up the post on the opposite side. Fresh flowers, especially seasonal flowers, are a treat, although they can add significantly to the cost of the wedding. A compromise that is popular is to use a base swag and arrangement of silk flowers and then weave in a few fresh flower accents such as orchids or lilies. This conveys the scent and luxury of fresh flowers at a fraction of the cost.

Lastly, another trend as we enter 2024 is to celebrate vow renewals on a date other than the original wedding date. It may be a birthday or a date that is significant in some other way, or it may be a random date that will be a fixture on the calendar from that day forward. If the time is right to gather family and friends together to restate vows and say "we still do" then couples are choosing to make it happen rather than wait to be locked into one particular specific date or a milestone year such as a 25-year silver anniversary, a 50-year golden anniversary, a 30-year pearl anniversary, or a 40-year ruby anniversary. With a few weeks to plan or many months to plan, it all starts with a call to Suncoast Weddings to get the ball rolling. The team will talk through which decisions need to be made first and make the process fun and exciting. Couples can be as involved as they choose to be, with some liking to be almost totally 'hands-off' and others wanting to contribute ideas and suggestions to every step of the planning process.

However early the planning starts, the countdown begins when the date is locked in. Suncoast Weddings helps take the complications out of planning to ensure the big day is stress-free for the couple and their family and friends.

All Florida beach wedding packages and ceremonies can be tailored with Suncoast Weddings, to individualize the decor and details. From small ceremonies for couples looking at eloping in Florida to lavish ceremonies with a hundred guests, ceremonies can be made to be unique.

Permits are required at most public beaches and should be submitted for approval as early as possible in the planning process to make sure that the location and date can be secured. Suncoast Weddings can help with the permit application process and will add the cost of the permit to the personalized proposal, as the cost varies from city to city.

Florida beach weddings and reception packages may start with a search for cheap beach wedding packages however there are many other outgoings that need to be tallied, like the dress, the travel budget, and certainly the reception. Affordable Florida beach wedding Packages typically take several elements of the ceremony and offer them at a reduced price when compared to building the wedding from scratch. This effectively 'bundles and saves' which offers the best value for money for the services delivered. Planning the wedding and reception together as part of a package helps to keep the costs totaled in one place and easier to track. A popular alternative to a traditional reception is a dinner cruise reception sailing the inland waterways around St Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, and Clearwater. This affords a great view of the dramatic and ever-changing scenery as the wedding party enjoys the reception fare. With a choice of paddleboats and sleek modern boats, couples can choose a package and location that suits their style and budget.

Treasure Island Weddings, St Pete Beach weddings, Siesta Key weddings, and Clearwater beach weddings boast spectacular sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico, perfect for couples who want sunset wedding day portraits. Florida beach weddings and reception packages can be purchased which include the ceremony and also the party to follow. This may include items such as a DJ, a custom-made cake, a coordinator for the wedding, and a professional beach wedding photographer.

About Suncoast Weddings
Suncoast Weddings are based in Treasure Island and offer beach weddings in Florida on the sandy beaches of the west coast of Florida in the Clearwater, St Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island area. With a range of Florida beach wedding packages ranging from a simple 'Toes in the Sand' ceremony to their tropical 'Island Oasis' and 'Ultimate Romance' packages, they have the experience to tailor each special day to the couple and their unique wishes. Local accommodation options are an important part of the planning process, and may even become the venue in the case of a Florida beach house wedding and reception. Choose from themes and color schemes featured on their website or choose something totally new. With eclectic inspiration like a seashell-inspired spiral aisle and a team of beach wedding photographers, videographers, ministers, and planners who craft Florida beach weddings and Florida beach vow renewals to delight. They take the guesswork out of eloping in Florida or planning a beach wedding in Florida.

Social media updates are posted daily to Instagram and Facebook, and regularly to Pinterest where the suncoastflorida Pinterest account has 15.2k followers, and pins are viewed in excess of 100k times every month. For couples who are unable to find the decor choices they want, a unique tailored a la carte wedding ceremony can be created. A representative from Suncoast Weddings stated: "Planning Florida beach weddings, especially Florida destination weddings, can be exciting yet very daunting and intimidating at the same time, which is why you need to have a level of comfort and trust in the company you choose. We don't claim to be the experts in everything, but we do claim to be the experts in what we do best – simply beautiful Florida beach weddings and Florida vow renewals by the Gulf of Mexico. We want your big day to be perfect just as much as you do so that you can relax and enjoy the moment when it finally arrives. Trust Suncoast Weddings to deliver Florida beach weddings and Florida vow renewals with class, elegance, and style - all at the right price."

Contact Details:

Phone: 727-443-0039
Email: sue@suncoastweddings.com
Online: http://www.suncoastweddings.com/
Office: 141 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, Florida 33706. Appointments can be arranged in advance
Florida Beach Wedding Locations: Clearwater Beach, St Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Sunset Beach, Sand Key, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Bellair, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, Pass-a-Grille Beach, Ft de Soto, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota, Lido Key, Siesta Key