Tequila Sunrise
Beautiful Sunset And Sunrise Weddings
What could be more beautiful than having your wedding ceremony around the time of the sunrise or sunset? The photographs are sure to be spectacular, and the event will be one which your guests will never forget. These tips will help you plan the sunrise or sunset wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
Timing is incredibly important when you are planning your wedding around the sun. You can easily find out what the average sunrise or sunset time is for your wedding location online, and from there work out the ideal start time for your marriage ceremony. A lot of it depends on how long the service will actually last and what your particular goal is. Do you want to be exchanging your vows at the exact moment before the sun dips below the horizon, or is it more important to have sunset wedding photographs shot following the ceremony? For a sunrise ceremony, it is probably better for the service to begin at sunrise, as you would not want to say your vows in the dark. Photos taken just after the sun has risen, in the early hours of the morning, will still be beautiful.
Consider your friends and family when you are thinking about having a sunrise or sunset wedding. Is your family full of early risers who would be more than happy to join you for a morning ceremony? Or are you likely to be faced with groggy bridesmaids stumbling down the aisle in their pretty dresses and bridesmaid jewelry, still half asleep from the night before? Conversely, if you hope to have all of your young nieces and nephews at your wedding, will they really be much fun to have around at a wedding that does not start until their usual bedtime? If you have your heart set on a sunset ceremony, you might want to have an adults-only wedding, followed by an all ages brunch or picnic the following day.
For a sunset or sunrise ceremony, you will want to give careful consideration to the arrangment of the altar and the seating. Obviously, the couple should be positioned to take advantage of the beautiful sunrise or sunset behind them. That said, if the sun is directly behind you, be aware that your wedding photos may only show your silhouettes with the sun behind them. A slight angle will allow for better photographs. Makre sure your wedding guests are not in a position that the setting sun shines directly in their eyes, or they will not be able to see any part of the service. Be sure to visit the wedding site before the day of your wedding at sunset or sunrise to plan your seating and photo angles. After all, you don’t want to miss a single shot of the beautiful bride with her handsome groom, or the radiant bridesmaids in their pretty dresses and special bridesmaid jewelry processing down the aisle in a row.
For a sunrise wedding ceremony, plan on attire which is pretty, but not extremely formal. The bride would look simply beautiful in a chiffon or lace gown with simple pearl jewelry. For your attendants, knee-length chiffon dresses and coordinating bridesmaid jewelry would look beautiful. The groom and groomsmen should wear suits; suits in either light gray or tan would be perfect. For a sunset wedding, the attire can really be as formal or casual as you like. Dictate the level of formality through the location and your own personal style.
A champagne brunch should follow a sunrise wedding ceremony. At that early hour, it is really the only appropriate meal to serve. You can follow a sunset ceremony with any style of wedding dinner you would like. You can add some fun to your wedding by featuring a “sun” themed specialty drink like a tequila sunrise (feel free to rename it a tequila sunset). Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, a wedding ceremony framed by the rising or setting sun is sure to be breathtaking.
Cypress Hill – Tequilla sunrise