Sheen, Thank you so much for your post, it was soooo helpful!! I looked through some of the pictures you mentioned and they were so helpful! We are planning to have the ceremony on the beach as well. We will have 40-45 people so I was thinking the Pier may be too small for us. I do have a couple questions for you: What are you doing for music for your reception?? I want to do a DJ but it is $1,200 on the price list. Also, are you doing a Welcome / Rehearsal dinner?? Thanks again for your help. You must be getting excited! I'm from RI, I notice you are from NY, so you must be just as excited to see some warm sun as a I am....it's been one hell of a winter!!