Bride and Groom at the Wharf MarinaWedding planning this year has been a challenge for the many brides looking forward to a traditional ceremony with a church full of family and friends. Some have been postponed, but others have decided to look for alternate ways to exchange vows, yet stay healthy.

Weddings on the sugar-white sand beaches of Alabama’s coast – with the Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop – have always been popular. Of course, a coastal wedding doesn’t have to be on the beach. Other venues along the Coastal Connection include:

  • Rustic barns
  • A tunnel of live oak trees
  • Tropical bayside resorts
  • Tranquil gardens
  • Manicured golf resorts
  • A space with aquatic exhibits
  • Historic forts
  • Marinas

For information from Alabama’s Coastal Connection communities, follow this link

Whether you choose an indoor venue or an open-air location, the byway can lend itself to a wedding atmosphere in the tradition of the Deep South or a laid-back island style.