Billy Beach Photography

Topsail Island Weddings. Planning a wedding for Topsail Island? Great locations for a wedding. Here are a few things to consider.

If your getting married on the beach, watch the tides. The beach can get very narrow at high tide. You could be left w/ just a few feet of beach depending on your location. At low tide it's fine. 
     You want to plan your wedding for late afternoon. The light get's nice and soft and is much better for photography. Not too late though as you want your romantic pics done at sunset. Maybe about 90 minutes before the sun sets. This is ideal, if you have to do it earlier no worries...a good photographer will work through any kind of light.
     If your not too keen on the beach for your wedding, Soundside Park is lovely. It's capable of holding about 100 people comfortably for your wedding. You can get pictures on the sound but your close enough to the beach to get some beach pictures. Within walking distance or a very short drive is the Surfside Center. Great little place for a small reception. If your looking for a bigger place for a reception the General Assembly Building can handle larger weddings. 
     If getting married on the beach is not your thing I recommend the Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel. It's a large church, close to the beach for pictures and very nice and well kept. If  you want a Catholic Ceremony I really like the St. Mary Gate of Heaven Chapel. They have a covered outdoor chapel that is unique and close to the beach. If your looking to rent a beach house go to Ward Realty. They have a great reputation and are used to finding houses to rent for vacations and wedding parties. 
    During the summer months getting on Topsail Island can get a little craaazy. If your guests are staying off Island make sure they understand that they're going to be in heavy traffic at peak times. Plan accordingly. Off peak it's not too bad, but be ready for it.

Here are a few pictures from a Topsail Island Wedding.