Beach Semi-Formal (Below are General Thoughts/Guidelines according to brides.com) Women: A dress, suit, formal romper, or jumpsuit all work for semi-formal. Dressy sandals, chunky heels, and wedges are acceptable footwear options. Men: Slacks/Button Down. Jackets are Optional. Shoes can be a little more casual, but still need to be closed-toe, such as a loafer or deck shoe. Shorts and sandals are considered too casual. We want everyone to be dressed beach appropriate and comfortably for the Ceremony since it will be held on the beach! There will be a place to leave shoes on the boardwalk prior to entering the ceremony if you choose.
Staying on property at the Beach Club Resort is the easiest and most convenient. All events are walkable from any of the 4 Towers or Cottages and you will not have to worry about transportation back and forth. Beach Club is a more remote resort which makes it a little bit of a drive from any large grocery store or restaurants. We would recommend that you get any groceries on the way in so that you do not have to make another trip all the way down Fort Morgan Road. There is a Rouse's at the beginning of Fort Morgan Road or you can try the Pines which is very convenient to Beach Club and has some basics and alcohol! If you would like to be closer to other activities and restaurants in Gulf Shores we would recommend our other Hotel Block.
There are four towers on the Beach Club Resort Property. The Ceremony will be held off of the Doral Boardwalk and the Reception is held in the clubhouse in-between Catalina and Bristol. All towers are very close proximity and easily walkable. If you choose a condo in Avalon the walk to the Doral boardwalk is very short and easy to make!
The Reception is located directly behind the Beach Ceremony in the Resort's Clubhouse/Veranda. It will be a quick walk up the boardwalk and around to the front of the Clubhouse for the Reception!
The ceremony and reception will be adults only. If in need of childcare for the ceremony and reception, you may try looking at websites such as care.com for available babysitters.