Congrats! I have been here twice & love it!! Nothing compares to it so we decided to get married here in April 2012. Mary, I hope your planning is going well. Have you planned where you are doing the reception yet(if you are having one)? Jaclyn the beach has some shells in the beginning of the water but it is still smooth. Its nothing to worry about. We have never been there in April but I know in September it was fine. There was a bit of seaweed but they actually sweep the beach several times during the day with a tractor. So it was fine! As long as the sun was shining & I had a drink in my hand, nothing bothered me! I don't think you will regret this resort!