Weddings are a beach

Here's an interesting article about how the recent BP oil spill has affected beach weddings.

Short summary: On the affected beaches, sandy ceremonies have lost some of their appeal.

Let's discuss beach weddings.

The concept looks intriguing on shows like "Real Housewives," but the practical execution is slightly different.

The real deal often involves gnarly bare toes, too-informal dresses and a mid-ceremony encounter with a hermit crab.

Not to mention the fact that you're dealing with uncertainty of natural elements, which is always risky. Let's just say Mother Nature isn't always the best party animal.

Where do you stand on beach weddings?

(Calling all June brides: Check out Katie's wedding-planning blog.)