If you have settled upon the idea of a wedding ceremony and reception with an ocean view, you know you won’t be wearing as an elaborate dress as if you were marrying in a church or other formal setting. Long trains and fancy tiaras with frothy veils will not fit in with the theme of a beach wedding. You don’t have to sacrifice style and grace just because you will be saying your vows on the shoreline; you should think simpler with no less elegance in mind.
Your wedding day is something you may have dreamed about ever since you were a little girl and choosing the ideal dress for your special day is part of the thrill and fun of planning a wedding. You can still shop for a beautiful wedding dress that will make you a most lovely bride even when you get married on the beach.
Because your wedding will be much more informal than a wedding performed in a traditional venue, you can find many sleek yet sophisticated styles in which to be married. Choosing to wear an informal beach wedding gown with or without straps or sleeves or a halter top if you prefer, can be slimming and flowing at the same time. You can choose your beach wedding dress in a wide variety of lengths, colors and designs. You will also be able to find a wide assortment of gowns that will fit perfectly into your wedding budget.
A veil won’t be necessary with a beach wedding dress. You can have your hair styled in an up-do and accessorize with flowers or jeweled barrettes. You can wear your hair long and flowing or in a simple ponytail encircled with pearls or flowers. You will also need footwear, or maybe not. Many brides who get married on the beach opt to go barefoot, but this is entirely up to you. You can choose pretty, strappy sandals or flip flops that will match your dress.
Then there is the tacky option of wearing no wedding dress at all, just a bikini bathing suit with perhaps a beach cover-up on top. This is no way to get married, especially if it is your first time. Your wedding should be a day that is special, that stands out from all the rest and just a regular day at the beach does not fit the bill.