Business Details
42 Years
experience
Affordable Beach Weddings in Alabama
Beach Dream Weddings has been crafting unforgettable coastal ceremonies along Alabama's Gulf Coast since 1984. Our team specializes in creating personalized, stress-free beach weddings that combine Southern hospitality with breathtaking oceanfront settings. With over three decades of experience, we offer expert planning services for intimate elopements, vow renewals, and grand celebrations across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan. Our affordable packages include professional officiants, photography, and venue options ranging from casual beach ceremonies to elegant setups with bamboo arbors. We provide complimentary consultations and wedding rehearsals, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision.Our proven track record of satisfied couples and commitment to integrity make us the trusted choice for Gulf Coast beach weddings. From initial planning to your final vows, we handle logistics while you focus on celebrating your special day. Our services extend beyond ceremonies to include photo sessions, engagement proposals, and customized celebration extensions featuring local dining and activities. With flexible scheduling for all seasons and transparent pricing, we guarantee a seamless experience that honors your unique love story.
Services
Beach Wedding Planning
Officiant Services
Wedding Photography
Venue Coordination
Vow Renewals
Elopement Packages
Proposal Ceremonies
Seasonal Specials
Marriage Licensing
Photo Galleries
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer customizable beach wedding packages starting at $350.
- Our team has over 30 years of Gulf Coast wedding planning experience.
- We provide complimentary consultations and stress-free coordination.
- We include professional photography with select wedding packages.
- We guarantee seamless execution with ordained officiants and venue experts.
What people say
Affordable packages
Stress-free planning
Beautiful venues
Professional photography
Seasonal specials
Services
Beach Wedding Planning
Our expert planners create customized beach weddings across Alabama's Gulf Coast. We handle logistics from permits to vendor coordination, ensuring seamless ceremonies for intimate elopements or large celebrations. Services include venue selection, timeline creation, and day-of execution.
Professional Photography
Capture memories with professional beach wedding photography in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Packages include 100+ edited images, online galleries, and print releases. Sessions available for ceremonies, engagements, and vow renewals against coastal backdrops.
Officiant Services
Ordained officiants conduct personalized beach wedding ceremonies. Services include vow customization, unity sand ceremonies, and marriage certificate notarization. Available for all package tiers from basic to premium celebrations.
Venue Coordination
We coordinate beach wedding venues with options from casual sand ceremonies to decorated arbors. Services include equipment rental, seating arrangements, and seasonal decoration coordination. Available at multiple Gulf Coast locations with scenic ocean backdrops.
Elopement Packages
Simplified elopement packages include officiant, basic photography, and marriage documentation. Services designed for couples seeking private ceremonies with minimal logistics. Available with same-day booking options and immediate execution.
People
Pastor Glenn Henson
Owner & Lead Officiant
Seminary-trained and ordained since 1992, Pastor Henson has planned 30+ years of Gulf Coast beach weddings. He combines clinical pastoral care with solution-focused counseling to create meaningful ceremonies. Holds credentials from Oral Roberts University and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
Patricia
Wedding Photographer
Professional photographer specializing in coastal weddings across Alabama's Gulf Coast. Expert in capturing romantic moments against beach backdrops including Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan. Provides online galleries and print releases for client convenience.
Questions
What beach wedding packages do you offer?
Packages range from $350 to $950, including officiant services, photography options, unity ceremonies, and venue coordination. Basic elopement packages start at $350 while premium options include professional photography and decorated venues.
Can I customize my beach wedding details?
Yes, we offer customizable packages with options for venue decoration, ceremony length, photography sessions, and additional guests. Our team works with couples to modify pre-designed packages or create completely new arrangements.
Do you provide marriage license assistance?
We include notarized Alabama marriage certificates with all packages. Our team guides couples through the state's licensing requirements and handles documentation submission after ceremonies.
Are beach wedding photos included?
Professional photography is included in mid-tier and premium packages. Basic packages offer cell phone photography only. All photo packages provide online galleries and print release rights for client convenience.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan, Alabama. Our services extend to surrounding coastal areas including Perdido Key and Lower Alabama for additional travel fees.
Can we schedule weddings outside peak seasons?
Yes, we offer fall/winter beach wedding specials with discounted rates. Our team coordinates ceremonies year-round, with seasonal packages available for spring, summer, and holiday periods.
