Say Yes to a Beachfront Destination Wedding in Fort Lauderdale

If you were planning to tie the knot in ancient Roman times, instead of looking for a beautiful beach wedding dress for your destination wedding in Fort Lauderdale, you would be looking for a nice dress that would look good on both you and your bridesmaid.

These days, any (and probably all!) of your friends would be delighted to serve as a bridesmaid for an oceanfront resort wedding in sunny South Florida (especially if you are planning to B wed at the iconic B Ocean Resort on Fort Lauderdale beach). Being asked to be a bridesmaid back in ancient Rome, however, wasn’t the best gig in town.

Instead of worrying about what Uncle Billie might do or say at the nuptials, Roman brides were worried about the evil spirits that were believed to routinely crash weddings in hopes of cursing the bride and groom. As Brides magazine tells us, “Bridesmaids were required to dress exactly like the bride in order to confuse the spirits and bring luck to the marriage.”

You would really have to be a good friend to sign up for that job (the shimmering organza gown you wore when your bestie asked you to be in her wedding doesn’t look so bad now, does it?).

4 Reasons Why a Modern Resort Wedding in Fort Lauderdale Is Better

Of course, not having to worry about who looks better in the dress is just one of the many reasons why having a beachfront destination wedding at B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale is better than being married in ancient Rome.

Here are just a few more:

1. Roman brides didn’t have much choice when it came to wedding venues. In fact, they didn’t have much choice when it came to their grooms. Of course, the grooms probably didn’t have much say in the matter, either. Roman marriages were typically arranged by the families.

When the big day arrived, the bride would be escorted by three young boys to the groom’s home. “The groom received the bride at the door, which she entered with distaff and spindle in hand. The keys of the house were then delivered to her,” UNRV.com reports. “The day ended with a feast given by the husband, after which the bride was conducted to the bridal couch, in the atrium, which was adorned with flowers. On the following day another feast was given by the husband, and the wife performed certain religious rites.”

At B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, you have a choice of wedding venues, that includes a private stretch of soft sand beach. Whether you choose to have a sunrise ceremony on the beach or prefer to enjoy the ocean view from your posh accommodations following the ceremony in the Lido Ballroom, Point Ballroom or Promenade Room, one of our experienced wedding specialists will help you create the destination wedding of your dreams.

2. Bridesmaids in ancient Rome were basically bait for curse-wielding evil spirits. We are willing to bet, however, that evil spirits would be no match for MeduSirena and her friends, who are featured in the incredible Mermaid Shows at B Ocean Resort.

Our enchanting mermaids (and Aquamen!) know how to make an occasion memorable – from assisting with wedding proposals to putting a fun new spin on bachelor and bachelorette parties.

3. If you were a Roman, a bridal couch adorned with flowers would probably seem very nice, but why on earth would you want to sleep on the couch when you could spend your wedding night on a Blissful Bed® in the plush accommodations at B Ocean Resort?

4. Have you heard how bad the traffic is in Rome? B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale, on the other hand, is a wonderfully convenient (as well as scenic and beachy!) location for a destination wedding. It’s easy to get there from the airport and is close to all kinds of sunny South Florida things to do.

For more information (about oceanfront resort weddings, not Roman marriage traditions), contact a wedding specialist at B Ocean Resort in Fort Lauderdale. If you prefer, you can call us at 954-564-1000 or drop us a line at info@boceanfortlauderdale.com.