The Best Time of Day for a Beach Wedding Ceremony

We are scheduled to get married at noon in St. Lucia. We really wanted something later but they charge a fortune for twilight ceremonies. Are there ways to get around this?

Hello PattiR, weddings at noon are really nice, no mosquitos at all. But if your ceremony is going to be outdoors, it would be a great idea to ask for a canopy with a fabric on top so it gives you shade.

For bridesmaids, paper parasols look great, and dont forget to use make up base at least 50% SPF.

Best regards and good luck on your wedding.

Saku

Hi Saku, I am getting married in Playa Del Carmen in April at 6pm. Does that leave enough time before the sun sets? We are having the reception on the beach as well - do we have to be worried about bugs?

Thanks!

What about Riviera Maya in May? Is 5 pm a good start time for a ceremony?

Hello Alanak, congratulations! April, 6pm, sounds like there is no problem. Summer time starts here in Mexico from April, so days are longer.

As for beach reception, bugs... well it all depends where exactly you are getting married. Have you picked your hotel or venue? if so, please let me know so I can give you more accurate info. Some hotels fumigate on your wedding day, but some not. Also, beach reception near a pond, lake or mangrove will come with little bugs no matter what, so make sure to have repelent for your guests.

Hello Tauru, 5pm sounds just fine, you will have plenty of time for before and after your ceremony. Just think about paddle fans or paper parasols for your guests, because May is one of the warmest months along the year!.

Saku

I am getting married in the Riviera Maya in June at 5pm. I've read that it is DARK right after 6pm, so I've requested the time to be moved to 4:00-4:30pm. Do you know what time is "sunset?" I am asking JUST in case we get started a little late and just for my own information.

Hello Island Barbie, in June days are getting longer in Cancun and Riviera Maya, although decent sun light will last until 6:30 or so. If you want your ceremony at Sunset during June, it would be better to move it a bit later. 4 to 4:30 pm is way to early. Sunset time is around 5 to 5:30.

Good luck with your wedding preps!

Saku

We have been given our ceremony time - 4:30pm. We are getting married in Punta Cana, DR on April 13,2013. Is that an appropriate time for the time of year and location?

I am getting married in July in Punta Cana, suggestions for times for a beach ceremony?

Hello Sillafeliz, BTW I love your nickname! 4:30 sounds good enought for ceremony and then photoshooting .

Hello Amy444, best time for your ceremony are right at SUNRISE if you are early bird! and 1 hour before sunset to enjoy sunset ceremony and then photoshooting.

Hi again Saku,

I am getting married at Playacar Palace - and like I said we are doing both the ceremony and reception on the beach. I hope I don't have to be worried about bugs! Thanks!

Hi Saku, I am getting married November 16, 2013 in Puerto Morelos (NOW Jade resort). We picked our wedding time as 4:00pm as I've heard the sun sets between 5:00 and 5:30pm... is that correct? I don't want it to be too dark hat we don't get pictures. Many thanks!

I am getting married November 9th at sunset, will that be okay with pictures? or what time do you suggest that we do it?

I am getting married November 9th at dreams cancun at sunset, will that be okay with pictures? or what time do you suggest that we do it?

Hello Bmelko and Lcrowley, in november sunset is around 5:30, so if you are thinking on having 1 hour photo session after the ceremony, probably by the end will be totally dark, so just keep that in mind for your photo session. Maybe if you move your ceremony half an hour earlier, it would be better.

I am hoping to have a November wedding at 10am on the beach

Saku, what can you tell me about mosquitos and bugs at the following resorts:  NOW Sapphire in Puerto Morelos, Ocean Coral & Turquesa also in Puerto Morelos, and Paradisus La Esmeralda in Playa del Carmen?  We have narrowed our search to those 3 resorts.  We are doing site visits at each one next weekend.