Ocean City MD Beach Wedding Archway, Chair and Rental Ideas Brides opting for a wedding ceremony on one of Ocean City Maryland’s gorgeous beaches should consider renting a beach set that includes an archway and white chairs. In addition to “marking your territory”, a beach set up adds structure and romance to your ceremony. The wedding runner and and chairs create anThe archway, palm trees and tiki torches help the wedding party line up correctly. The visual effect alerts other’s on the Ocean City beach that a wedding ceremony is in progress (Especially for joggers listening to their i-pods or old men with metal detectors and headphones) . For the best visual effect, try to place the archway as close to the ocean as you can without any chance of getting wet. in the morning is the best opportunity for a front row set up. During the hours of 9-5, lifeguards are on duty and Ocean City beach wedding ceremonies must be conducted outside of these times.
If you are having an evening ceremony, it may be tricky to get a prime spot by the water as families and avid beach goers beginning camping out around 8:30 AM. Our recommendation is to assign one of your wedding guests a very special task: Hit the beach early with a big blanket and chairs right by the edge of the ocean and soak in the sun for most of the day until you’re ready for a changing of the guard. It should be easy to find volunteers (this person could be someone you’d like a safe distance away while you’re getting ready you may already have someone in mind 🙂 Once the Beach Set Up team arrives (usually at least 45 minutes prior to your ceremony), simply alert them to where you would like them to set up the Archway and chair rentals and they’ll take care of the rest. The closer you are to the water, the less likely you’ll have anyone behind you in the pictures. The best bet for a successful beach wedding set up is to keep it simple. The first measure of success is not blowing in the ocean. Y
ou may see pictures on the internet of elaborate archways with billowing sails of cloth. While that may work in the Caribbean or the South Pacific, that approach is usually unrealistic on the Ocean City MD beach. Our strong breezes are great for keeping the wedding party cool on a warm day, but wreak havoc on flimsy or overly ornate archways. The Polynesian Princess Beach Set Up has never blown into the Atlantic Ocean since we began offering it back in 2006. Consisting of a Flowered Bamboo Archway, Two Palm Trees, Six Tiki Torches, a White Wedding Runner Carpet, Eight White Wedding Chairs (Additional Chairs are only $5 each), a Table and White Linen for your optional Sand Unity Ceremony the Polynesian Princess also includes a Sound System and Ceremony DJ to play your Processional, Wedding March and Recessional Music. You’ll also get a First Dance on the Beach for your Ocean City Wedding Video! Complete set up and breakdown of the archway, wedding chairs and everything else we set up is included. T
here is no delivery charge and no hidden fees. If you’d like to add your personal touches to the beach wedding set up, we encourage you to be as creative as you like. Feel free to incorporate chair covers, ribbons, balloons, shells or signs – we even had one bride line the aisle with pumpkins during an October OC Beach Ceremony. If you are planning your own embellishments, please contact Ocean City Wedding Officiant Sean Rox or Beach Wedding Planner Cassandra Rox in advance (410-289-7699) in advance to make sure everything goes smoothly before, after and during your ceremony. The Ocean City Bridal Show occurs each spring at Seacrets and is the must attend event of the year for any bride considering an OC MD Wedding by the ocean or bay. The Polynesian Princess is available ala carte in Ocean City Maryland or as part of our Paradise Island, Copacabana or Casablanca Ceremony Packages on Fenwick Island, Assateague Island, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach or Rehoboth Beach Delaware.
No need to bring bulky items with you during your vacation. Let the local equipment rental businesses listed below provide you with use of cribs, high chairs, strollers, televisions, VCRs, linens, wheelchairs, beach chairs, umbrellas and much more. A to Z Rental Service Linens, Beach and Baby Equipment Rental Service. Serving Ocean City, Bethany Beach and Fenwick IslandRequest A Rental Contract About Our Preferred Rental Services Rental Contract Terms & Refund Policy Design & Set Up Information Top 20 Beach Wedding Tips Weddings by the Sea is the PREFFERED WEDDING RENTAL SERVICE in Cape MayFor the past 18 years we have painstakingly forged reciprocal alliances with virtually every reception site in Cape May by providing efficient, timely, creative rental services delivered with integrity andWe OWN ALL OF OUR EQUIPMENT � which means we do not rely upon outside rental companies or subcontractors to deliverEvery rental is individually contracted and confirmed
before scheduling for your special day. We are not perfect � but we sure tryAnd if we make a mistake you can be assured to receive instant restitution and our sincere apologies We rent ceremony SEATING (chairs) for sand or land, ceremony arbors, our fabulous 16� tall white or light pink feather banners, sand pouring ceremony tables and linen/cloth sets (sand sets and colored sand available at Shoppe), coolers with your bottled water on ice, and reception card Your guests came a long way for you. Make them comfortable at your beach orThe officiate, photographer and musicians will also thank you for providing the order necessary for a smooth ceremony. much better in your precious photographs too. We often are asked why you need seating for a beach ceremony when the actual ceremony is only 30 minutes long. First of all, guests will be on the beach for about one hour total. That is why we strongly recommend that you provide
every guest a chair for a ceremony on the beach, in a pavilion, garden orGuests standing in clumps can look very messy and chaotic, especially on the beach. You need a well defined aisle for the bride, bridal party and officiate so that they know where to stand. parents need designated front row seats to witness their loved-onesIt can also look cheap. Would you ask guests to stand in a churchAnd most importantly your photographer will be able to capture those priceless photos without interference. Word of Caution: We have 18 years experience on the beaches in Cape May and pride ourselves in providing the friendliest most organized expert service anywhere. Don�t be fooled by inexpensive/ inexperienced services that may be using flimsy metal folding chairs or unstable benches. They can be extremely dangerous in the soft sand and are prone to tippingKeep your family and guests safe, comfortable and enjoy your beach the public sites allow for 30 minutes maximum for ceremonies we have
established a rental service to accommodate the fast turn-around of set-up and breakdown of chairs, decorations, feather banners, arbors and utilityOur Chairman (Catherine�s husband Randy) and his crew are experts at on site timely delivery, set-up and breakdown of your custom order at exactly the time you designate and in compliance with City requirements. Set-Up Time: Chair set-up is scheduled for 30 minutes prior to ceremonyChair breakdown: Immediately following ceremony. And In Case of Inclement Weather we offer alternate set-ups at yourWe work closely with the reception site managers and owners to accommodate your needs while making the transition as smooth as possible under the immediate circumstances. Non-Refundable: In case of inclement weather a suitable indoor or protected area may be substituted upon request and with sufficient notice to ensure delivery and set-up. We reserve the right to deny any request for venue change due to scheduling conflicts.
No credits or refunds will be issued for change of venue, inclement weather or cancellation. The Most Frequently Asked Question �What Happens if ItDo We Get a Refund?� WbtSea understands your dilemma and we want you to understand ours too! We want your wedding day to be as perfect as possible on the beach in Cape May. But we cannot control the weather. can guarantee your particular rental on your wedding day at your locationWe do not over book your date or timeslot in the hopes that we are successful with a few. That is why we have guaranteed rental contracts. History has shown us that you have about a 97% chance of a successful beach wedding � all things considered � wind, rain, temperature (heat/cold). also must close-out rentals on specific dates because we cannot handle everyThat is why we are the PREFERRED RENTAL SERVICE in Cape May County. The reception sites � with a few exceptions � will be your back-up ceremony
location in case Mother Nature does not cooperate. charge for ceremony set-ups regardless of whether you have contracted withGenerally, the reception sites work closely with WbtSea to rearrange furniture, clear porches, lobbies, and ballroom/dining areas toAnd we can make the decision with you and the reception site within a few hours � and sometimes within less than an hour � to move the ceremony to an alternate site. If we were to provide an option to cancel 24 hours ahead of time � you would be left with no chance whatsoever of having your beautiful beach wedding. It becomes an impossible : All rentals must be confirmed and paid in full at least 30 days prior to rental date. All rentals (counts) become final 30 days prior to event date. Rental count increases and additions will be considered on availabilityWeddings by the Sea cannot guarantee bookings on unconfirmed orwithin Cape May City limits. A Premium applies for set-ups on Mt. Vernon Beach**, outside Cape May City, set-up more than 50
feet past dunes/snow fence, holiday set-ups, banners / arbor / table set-ups without a chair rental or when you are working with any other rental : WbtSea assumes absolutely no liability for personal injury or property loss related to any WbtSea rental. may be charged for lost, stolen or misused equipment and/or damage caused directly by renter�s guests. **A Frequently Asked Question � The premium for Mt Vernon Beach is necessary because of the great distance required for delivery including the considerable extra time it takes to cart chairs a section at a time from the base of Mt Vernon Avenue up the ramp, across the wooden deck, down through the dune break and onto the beach � and the breakdown time and distance to retrieve all equipment in reverse after Sunset Pavilion, All Beach Avenue Entrances (Provide Cross-Street Name), Mt Vernon Dune Walk / Deck (Wildlife Refuge), Bandstand Gazebo, Kiwanis Park Gazebo, Harbor View Park Pavilion,
Hotel, Home Garden, Porches, Parlors, Other Outdoor Area. We will deliver to the Wildwoods, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle, North Cape May and Lower Twp Locations. Out-of-Town Locations upon request. Renters must obtain all necessary permits from City and/or State Agencies. For Cape May City � visit and click on Ceremonial Arrangements � choose your date, beach location or public site and timeslot and request your permit. A $25 permit fee may apply. Options: We have standard ocean facing set-ups. Half-Moon & V Rows with Straight or Flared Aisle available upon request and contingent on location limitations. Let us design a beautiful customized set-up just for you. We also ask you to tell us how many chairs are required for the first row on both the bride�s and groom�s side for parents and immediate family. We recommend that only POB (Parents of the Bride) and POG (Parents of the Groom) be seated in the first row.