Lewes

How to Plan a Wedding in Lewes, Delaware

Lewes is situated where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen. Nowhere can the beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park be equaled. Finally, in this preserved land you find miles of beautiful beaches, nature trails and bird sanctuaries.

Lewes is a wonderful location to plan your Beach Wedding. It’s filled with wonderful restaurants and venues to have a spectacular reception.

Keep in mind that beach weddings are best in the early morning usually before 9 am or after 5:30 pm during the summer months. The off-season months make it more flexible on when to schedule a beach wedding ceremony in Lewes. In addition, Lewes Delaware offers a handful of beach wedding venues and restaurants to plan your wedding ceremony. Contact the experts at Sunny Beach Weddings for ideas for Delaware wedding venues in Lewes. You also have to acquire a Marriage License from the SUSSEX COUNTY CLERK.

Tips for Planning Your Lewes Beach Wedding

Please consider that Lewes DE has very specific permit fees, for scheduling a beach wedding in their beautiful city.  Check out this wedding ceremony request form on permit fees in the city of Lewes DE. Beach Wedding permits in Lewes DE are good for up to four hours.  This allows for adequate time to put up and break down our beach wedding setup before and after the wedding ceremony.

Thinking of sharing a toast on the beach immediately after the wedding ceremony.  This can be a fun idea but keep in mind that you must use nonalcoholic champagne.  Alcohol and Tobacco are strictly prohibited in all Lewes Beach areas.

Furthermore, we can provide you with ceremony music for your beach wedding.  However, you must submit an amplification request form to be approved by the city.  All wedding decorations, chairs, and an altar must be carried on the beach by hand.  No vehicles or motorized carts are allowed on the beach.

Lewes Delaware does allow for a unity candle on the table.

The city will not refund your permit fee in the event of bad weather or rain.  Please have a backup plan for the weather with either your hotel, home rental or wedding reception venue

Let Sunny Beach Weddings help you plan a beach wedding in Lewes Delaware. We offer pre-design BEACH WEDDING PACKAGES or the ability to customize a package that fits your specific needs.

Looking to save some time on permit fees for your upcoming wedding in Lewes Delaware.  So, please contact us for information on free beach wedding fees in Bethany Beach DE and Ocean City MD.