How to Pick Your Perfect Beach Wedding Dress
by Beach Wedding Planning
Selecting the right kind of wedding dress is very important in the overall impression that the wedding celebration bears. In your case, if you have decided for a beach destination wedding, you have already opted for something out of the ordinary. In that case, you have a lot of options. It is true that in general the destination wedding is a bit more informal. But, being a bit informal doesn’t necessarily mean that your beach wedding dress should not be stylish and fantastic.
There are certain things that you need to keep in mind when choosing the right dress for a beach wedding. The time of the year and the weather of the location should have a lot of say as to the material of the beach wedding gown you opt for. The time of the day of wedding too bears a lot of importance. If you choose a full length, consider that you will sink a bit in the sand. Make sure to hem it a bit shorter. It's also recommended to stay away from heavy beading for fabrics. Even in the coolest climate you will be outside on the beach and it will generally be warm.
The trend is to opt for a simpler destination wedding dress. But simple doesn’t necessarily mean out of fashion. The best places to shop for really great casual beach wedding dresses at decent prices are Nordstrom, JCrew & Ann Taylor. If your idea is to opt for something that is more formal but appropriate for a beach wedding, the ideal places to shop are Davids Bridal, the Alfred Angleo Destiny Collection, Dessy Collection. There are a couple of really great online shops that sell a large variety of designers: House of Brides & TJ Formals.
If you are choosing to get married in Hawaii, there are many shops that will sell sarong style dresses or Traditional Hawaiian Wedding Dresses.
We've done some shopping for you. For a detailed list of online shops that sell wedding dresses, check out our links page. For some of our favorite picks, see some suggestions below we think you will love.
