What’s better than saying “I do” with your feet firmly planted on the warm sand of an exotic island? For such a dreamy destination you definitely need a dreamy and practical beach wedding dress. Every beach bride desires a good wedding gown that may create their beach wedding good, comfy, and beautiful. This dress must not only flatter your body shape, but it must also suit the wedding venue. Check out our following 7 tips for selecting the proper one, that one right dress from the numerous options you’ll find when selecting a destination wedding dress.
1. Choose Your Dress Style
There are plenty of dresses that are perfect for beach weddings, but the most important thing is that you stay true to your personality, and how you want to show yourself on your big day. Ballgowns or mermaid dresses have a more formal look, ideal for traditional weddings, whereas a sheath or A-line dress suits a beach wedding more. Pick a style that suits your body type and personality and one that’ll not look out of place on the beach. Dresses along the lines of the bohemian style are especially ideal for the destination wedding, these are flowy and casual, and incorporate lace and natural elements all of which look right at home at a beach ceremony. Then, once you’ve found your perfect dress, just let your hair blow loose and free in the sea breeze to complete your look.
2. Explore Your Fabric
The most important factor to consider when picking out summer beach wedding dresses is the fabric. Avoid heavy, thick fabrics like satin or taffeta and instead focus on light, breathable and flowy materials. Light fabrics are perfect for summer and destination weddings, no matter the style. Materials such as tulle, organza, lace, crepe, and chiffon are excellent choices that can be used in the design of casual and formal gowns. These materials are light but feel sumptuous. On another note, lightweight materials are also easy to pack and transport to your wedding destination.
3. Have fun with color
It may go without saying, but light and bright colors are the gold standards when choosing a beach wedding gown. However, do not forget about the ambiance in line with the beach wedding colors, which allows you to feel more in tune with nature. You can also play with the same range of colors that you chose for your big day and add some details to your design or choose it in a surprising tone that attracts attention. Blush looks amazing, as well as blue and some subtle colors or pastel shades.
4. Try Short Length
Traditional-length wedding gowns are also a popular choice. They can be straight, loose mermaid style, with of high slits on the skirt, etc. With or without the train? The idea of your bridal train flowing along the sand may sound idyllic, but in reality, it will be annoying. Getting sand trapped in your dress could easily damage it and make it look grubby in the photos. Short, teal-length, or ankle-length wedding gowns are becoming more and more popular for beach wedding sets simply because of their casual ease and elegance. Almost all of the bridal designers have jumped on the short beach wedding dress bandwagon. Accentuate these styles with flashier shoes, or go barefoot and amp up the details in your accessories.
5. Experiment with the details
In addition to the style of dress, there are so many chic details that can be included to make your wedding dress truly special. Choose a dress that stands out for its beaded appliqués, or for fabrics that evoke your most romantic side and embroidery with light touches of color. You are sure to find your favorite dress style from sexy open-backs, illusion sleeves, sheer cut-outs, and trendy two-pieces to thigh-high slits, so nearly tailored, so glamorous.
6. Consider Your Shoes
When choosing a wedding dress for the beach ceremony, heels are not the best choice. Walking in the sand in high heels is extremely uncomfortable and it is impossible to do it gracefully. The best type of shoes for a beach wedding are flats, wedges, flip flops, sandals, or, the most comfortable and effective – going barefoot. There are also innovative new designs like barefoot sandals that add a touch of bling and dress your feet up while remaining completely practical.
7. Find your Accessories
Once you choose your wedding dress, it is time to find the accessories to complete your look. For beach weddings, many brides think that less is often more. To capture the beach bride aesthetic, steer clear of heavy full-glam pieces and instead opt for a delicate necklace or a sweet pair of simple studs. A classic long wedding veil will look beautiful flowing in the wind with your summer wedding dress. If you are worried about your veil dragging through sand or getting ripped, choose a fingertip or shoulder-length veil instead. Boho brides can add a floral crown that matches their bouquet or accent a simple wedding dress with dainty pearl hair pins.
