Beach wedding - Page 2 - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

hunan · 10-17-2005, 07:05 PM

Hello it's Erin, thank you guys for all the suggestions. Looks like I have some research to get to. Keep up the good work.

I almost forgot... don't worry he'll get his cake and fishing too! Thanks again

JohnR · 10-17-2005, 07:52 PM

First off, couple things to keep in mind - I was at F.P.R a few weeks back and there was a beach wedding going on up near the main parking lot off E.B. About 100+, many people parking in the lot. The biggest problem I noticed were older folks walking in the sofffffftttttt sand. I offered one lady in her mid 70's a lift to the parking lot proper so she would not need to walk - something to keep in mind if you have older or mobilitiy limited people. Brenton Point could be a good alternative, or Beaver Tail or the previously mentioned westerly - just make sure you have mobility covered...

Getting married at the beach is cool (and tough when you see fish busting) - I know, I did it too...

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Originally Posted by jeffsod

My wife and I got married at Marconi Beach at the historic Marconi Wireless site there is an octagonal wooden platform high on the dune where you can see both Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. We limited the number of guests we invited to the actual ceremony. We had to get a permit from the National Seashore which was like 25 or maybe $50.00. This basically ensures no one else will be doing the same at the location of your choice. It was easy to obtain. There was a bus tour there just before the ceremony was to start but the photographer spoke to the bus driver and they made sure they were gone when the limo pulled up. All in all it was very cool. We had the reception at another location.

Jeff - my wife and I got married at the EXACT platform at Marconi too - June 3, 1999. Yes, great location, but fish can and do bust out there

seabass · 10-17-2005, 08:01 PM

Hunan, I've seen many weddings at Onset town beach, very beautiful. Congradulations and many special years and wonderful fishing stories!

hunan · 10-17-2005, 09:14 PM

thanks seabass, and to all of you guys. i'm sure we'll find a place within the above mentioned locations. if not, there's always the year after. don't let her know i wrote that, o.k.

jeffsod · 10-17-2005, 09:43 PM

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Jeff - my wife and I got married at the EXACT platform at Marconi too - June 3, 1999. Yes, great location, but fish can and do bust out there

Great minds think alike

We tossed around a few different ideas for beach locations and the Marconi site was my first choice on the list (second to Hawaii but eloping wasn't an option). I would say that having the board walk up to the platform made it easier too. The photos taken near the cliff after the ceremony are awesome. I could not have been happier with the location and how everything worked out.

We weren't far behind you in timing either. I wanted to do 9/9/99 but it was a Thursday. I figured I could never forget my anniversary that way.

The other thing you need to think about is Music. No outlets on the beach. We hired a guy from Brewster who played a number of instruments and he was good. The wind can be a factor so be prepared to have whoever is doing the ceremony stand up wind of everyone so the people in the back can hear. Prevailing summer winds are southwest but I would be prepared to switch the angle based on the weather forecast and if it's like this past weekend get a bull horn