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Beach House Spectacular: Fire Island Nickel and Dime

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How many happy couples dream of the day when they can have their wedding on a beach? Sure, it can be a logistical nightmare, but think of the memories! And, of course, those gorgeous photos of the smiling newlyweds.

But wait--if you have your wedding photos taken on a beach in the Fire Island National Seashore on Long Island, you'll have to pay another $100 to $300 to the Parks Department for the privilege. For their part, they claim it is to control the flow of large groups moving through, and the funds do go to maintaining the seashore. Still, local photogs have a point:

"We're not crawling all over the dunes," said Bob Ruymen, co-owner of Visual Concepts in Islip. "I'm probably more careful than park visitors who throw their junk around."

Jeez, Bob, get in the wedding spirit--a bouquet isn't junk.

[Image via SpunkyMonkey/Flickr]

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