Your Beach Wedding Dress Options
Are you planning a beach wedding?
Like any wedding, this type of celebration calls for special planning considerations, and your dress is no exception. Keep the following in mind as you consider the style of beach wedding dress that will be perfect for your special day.
Winter weddings and those at banquet halls and golf clubs often call for long, formal wedding gowns. While such traditional wedding settings do not allow for significant creativity of dress style, with a beach wedding you can have a little more fun – you can wear something a more casual and summery, and enjoy walking along the beach with your new husband!
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Off-the shoulder, spaghetti strap and bandeau styles work well with beach settings. Too much heavy material or jewelry will just weigh you down and make it difficult to walk and stand in the sand comfortably. You can also get away with wearing some gorgeous strappy sandals or even thong-style shoes with sequins in creating your beach wedding look.
Should you go with short or long? With a beach wedding you have more versatility and can show off a little leg while you’re at it. Try a dress that is shorter, such as a light beaded sheath. Add a summery veil and minimal jewelry and you have a classy, simple beach wedding outfit you can move and walk the beach easily in.
Flowing fabrics are also beautiful for beach wedding dresses. A little chiffon blowing in the wind will look super-romantic, and will also create a picture-perfect profile for your guests to enjoy, as well as your photographer to snap. You will keep cool, and you’ll look like a dream. Consider using light, airy fabrics for your veil or shoulder wrap as well , such as chiffon or tulle.
Colors: with a beach wedding you have more leeway with color than in a traditional wedding setting. Pick any vibrant hue you love for your dress, from pastels through to tropical colors. Pair this with tropical flowers or a bouquet of pure white. Add some stylish shades for a completely chic beach look.
Complete your beach wedding ensemble with some sun protection. Every bride needs to protect her skin, no matter her color. Wear some strong, scentless sunscreen and consider a parasol to protect yourself from the sun.
Enjoy your beach wedding, and don’t forget to check out the money- and time-saving tips in our Wedding Guides – see the sidebar for details. Happy wedding planning!
