A beach wedding is a beautiful, romantic event. The bride and groom exchange vows with the sound of the waves crashing in the background and the sand between their toes. But as a guest, what do you wear to a beach wedding? If you want to look chic, stylish and sophisticated look for lightweight flowy dresses that match the season and showcase your personality. It is important to double check with the bride and groom if there is a specific dress code for wedding guests.
Beach weddings are a great photo opportunity for wedding guests as you can feel beautiful in a midi length flowy gown with the pink and orange sunset horizon creating a breathtaking backdrop. Choosing the style as well as the colour of your dress is very important for an occasion such as a beach wedding. It is important that you find a middle ground between blending in and standing out. By choosing jewel tones such as navy, hot pink, and emerald these are certain to make for a brilliant final look.
Dress for the Season
Beach weddings usually take place in the summer when the weather is warm. However, depending on where you live, the temperature can vary greatly. If you’re attending a beach wedding in Brisbane, for example, it will likely be much hotter than if you’re attending one in Tasmania. A general beach wedding dressing tip is to always err on the side of caution and dress for warmer weather than cooler weather. That way, if it ends up being cooler than anticipated, you can always add a jacket or scarf. But if it’s unexpectedly hot, you will be stuck in your long sleeved dress.
Sunset Soiree
One of the best tips on how to dress for a beach wedding is to stick to light and airy fabrics such as linen, organza, silk, chiffon, and cotton. These fabrics will help keep you cool and won’t weigh you down in the heat. Avoid heavier fabrics such as tweed or wool—you don’t want to be uncomfortable. Instead, opt for fabrics that will flow nicely in the breeze and drape beautifully in pictures. Accessories are key for a beach wedding, it is an occasion in which you can add some fun to your ears or neck. Both silver and gold jewellery are perfect tones to contrast the hues of the beach.
Dress to Impress
You're going to want a new dress for your beach wedding event. Sundresses are perfect for the casual ceremony as well as elegant gowns that will work for formal affairs. Weddings have many types of dress codes. For beach casual, try a simple sundress with minimal jewellery and strappy sandals. For a formal beach wedding, try a long crepe or chiffon gown. If it’s beach chic, go for a long flowing maxi dress or jumpsuit with a large sunhat. For all beach wedding dress codes, do not wear white. You don’t want to be the guest who upstages the bride.
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Updated on 5/07/24
