Beach Dresses

Beach weddings are intimate and romantic. When exchanging vows in a beach setting, Beach wedding dresses reflect the beauty and elegance of the bride and the view of sand and sea provide a delightful background to accent the occasion.

 Weddings on the beach are growing in popularity. With the beach elements of wind, sand and sea forming the beautiful scenery as background, nature does almost all the decorating for you.

All brides want to present their best at their wedding. Finding a stylish and a unique beach wedding gown is the dream of every bride-to-be and helps them achieve this.

Beach wedding dresses range from simple, to fabulously stunning. Today, there are no rules for beach bridal attire. The trend is fast bending towards simplicity and plainness.

So, do you want to have an elegant and formal wedding, a casual and simple wedding, or a semi-formal or semi-casual wedding?

Whichever you choose, here are some great ideas to guide you on how to choose the best beach wedding dress;

Color;

Even though ivory, white and off white is obviously gorgeous as well as correct, an attractive soft yellow, light green or blue, or a lavender would definitely look magnificent against the natural background of the sand and sea.* Tie a wide silk ribbon, chiffon sash or cummerbund around your waist. For a little added punch, use a color other than your dress color.

 For instance, if your dress is white, how about contrasting the waistband in ivory or champagne .you could even coordinate it with one of your wedding colors. This is particularly a good option for a second wedding when you don't want to wear a totally white dress.* Try a dress of a different color other than white - like champagne, blush pink, baby blue, or even something vibrant like red!* If an entire dress in red is too dramatic for you, but you like the idea, how about an accent of color around the neckline, hem or waist? This is really a great idea to play up the season of your wedding - red for winter holidays, maybe gold for fall, or turquoise for summer.

Length;

consider the humid climate, the strong wind, salty air and sand. For this reason, it is better to wear a shorter cocktail or tea length dress in case of sinking in the sand or getting your dress wet or sandy .also, Silk Sarong with scarf will look fantastic in a beach.* If you are opting for a long dress for your sun beach wedding, you must remember that long dresses are usually formal in nature. 

You can use a long wedding dress in a beach wedding, but it should not have a very long train.* Avoid selecting beach wedding dresses that have lots of folds, pleats, or even lots of lace that sand can get trapped in. that sand will find its way into every possible spot it can

Fabrics

Beaches are known for it’s sultry. It is wise to choose a wedding gown made of light and airy fabrics such as silk, duchesse satin, crepe, linen, and chiffon, which will help you stay cool under the hot sun and will show off your good figure at the same time. *Avoid formal indoor wedding dresses and thick fabric, it only makes you sweaty and melts you in the sun.* The attire should be made of lightweight fabric and silk, chiffon, satin, and organza, are excellent choices for the beach wedding .these does not have the right qualities for weight, lots of beading, lengthy veils and trains. Instead of long gowns, short and tea length dresses suit best and  will look lovely and fashionable.

Style

Beach wedding attires are usually much more casual than traditional wedding gowns, but it can be glamorous too. Make sure the style of your wedding dress can allow you to both move and cool down in a hot day *Consider the halter or sleeveless wedding dress, which will lend a more casual look. *Stay away from a wedding attire with heavy beading or multiple layers, which will make you suffer a lot. 

An empire waist or a mermaid style wedding gowns are the most fabulous choice, it shows your curves and creates a romantic look with the blue sea as its background.* - A basic dress can be embellished with embroidery, possibly with a little pale color in the design. You could add some pearls, Swarovski crystals, sequins, colored rhinestones, or chiffon fabric flowers into the design.*

Design

- If you are adventurous, you could alter the hemline. A high-low design where the dress is knee length in front and floor length in back is a popular style for the flirty look of a beach wedding dress. Out on the beach you might not want a full length dress, so perhaps you might consider shortening it to tea length for a more casual wedding dress feel.* Start out by thinking delicate, sweeping, smooth, simple and not any longer than coming to your ankles, or a handkerchief hemline. 

Strapless top, spaghetti straps, halter neck, or perhaps even a fantastic wraparound dress would be fitting for a seaside location. * Sleeveless beach wedding attire will be elegant and glamorous. If the wedding takes place during summer, free flowing sleeves will shelter your hands from the heat

Holding your wedding ceremony on a beach is a great way of sharing your joy and happiness with your friends and loved ones. Most of all make your wedding fun and a special day for everyone to remember.

Great beach wedding dresses are casual, relaxed, sexy, cool and beautiful and still have an inherent elegance to them. So, go find yourself a gorgeous beach wedding dress that flatters you most.