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Beach weddings are gaining popularity, with it more and more brides to be are having trouble finding the right bridal wear for their big day at the beach. The traditional wedding dresses just won’t do in this more natural setting. Finding a dress that works can present some challenges for the bride to be.

You will probably give up your idea of being a Disney princess in a perfect Cinderella dress. You just can’t wear those at the beach. You won’t certainly look good at the end of the ceremony. The sea breeze and the beach environment just aren’t hospitable for such a formal gown.

Simple designs are the way to go when doing a beach wedding. You can’t very well wear a long flowing white wedding dress across the sand, it would ruin the dress and with it your perfect beach wedding experience. Great beach wedding attires are casual, relaxed, sexy, cool and beautiful it should also still have an inherent elegance to it. A white satin strapless dress is one such example. Other materials for great dresses are chiffon, crepe, georgette, organza, cotton and charmeuse. You should avoid wearing silk since silk isn’t a breathable fabric.

The bridal entourage too should be dressed in similar attires. The bridesmaids could be given dresses of similar make and cut. The colors could be of the lighter hues such as white, cream or light pink. These colors are more appropriate for such a venue. Another idea is to have them wear short identical prom dresses. You can also have them fitted for dresses made especially for the occasion. This saves time in searching for that perfect design.

The sea breeze should really be taken into consideration. This should dictate the cut of the dress. Longer dresses tend to wave around in the wind and this could present some issues, so the best cut should be short. Slip dresses employing a straight-line design behaves better than fuller skirts. If you do decide to have a flowing dress, have it long. A simple strapless flared skirt is a possibility. To break the color up, you can add a little something blue for luck. This additional color won’t clash with the overall color theme since it matches the ocean.

A veil maybe a nice addition to the dress but it really isn’t that practical. The veil will tend to flap around in the wind. You may even lose it to the wind completely, might as well leave the veils for the ones doing traditional weddings.

You may want to wear a wide brimmed hat to complete the beach look. You may also try and add a flower to your hair. Make sure though that these are secured by pins. You don’t want them flying off during the “I do.”s.

You shouldn’t wear constricting high heels. You should wear sandals or go barefoot instead. Remember, the overall theme of a beach wedding is being free of the traditional. You should be casual and comfortable, instead of stiff and reserved.

The trend for beach wedding dresses or any wedding dress for that matter, has been leaning towards simplicity for the last several years. Gone are the wedding dresses that incorporated heavy materials, yards of lace and large fabric flowers. The bride’s arms came uncovered, bare shoulders became stylish and beach wedding dresses became uncomplicated and unencumbered.

If you look up the synonyms for simplicity, you’ll come up with words like ease, effortlessness, minimalism and cleanness. But then again, you’ll also encounter words like plainness or even blandness. If you look at the two groups of words, you probably have an idea of the challenge you’ll have to face if you choose to wear a simple beach wedding dress on your big day.

So what is simple? Choose words like ‘minimalist’ or ‘ease’ and combine that with ‘clean lines’ and you’ll have an idea of how a simple beach wedding dress should look like. If you need a good example of a simple but stunning wedding dress, go back several years and imagine what the late Carolyn Bessette wore for her wedding to John Kennedy, Jr. That was a simple gown with no frills – just clean, beautiful lines, a long sheath dress cut on a bias and made to hug the bride’s enviable figure perfectly.

Whether short or long, a simple beach wedding dress will work perfectly if it fits you to a T. Consider your silhouette and go for clean lines that follow your natural curves. Choose materials that work great with beach weddings such as linen, chiffon, tulle and organza. They are light, are available in different colors and will work well with your desired cut.

A simple beach wedding dress can either be a formal or casual number. A full-length gown is perfect for a formal beach wedding while a knee length wedding dress will work well for a more casual affair.

You can also go for a sarong-style dress. A simple length of fabric can be wrapped around and worn as a beach wedding dress – no frills, no need for sewing and it doubles as appropriate beach wear.

You’ve finally decided on your dream beach wedding. Looking for a beach wedding dress will be one of the fun parts of your wedding planning. There are so many incredible choices out there, and there truly is something for everyone.

When trying to find a dress, take into consideration what your wedding will be like. Just because it’s on the beach doesn’t mean it has to be very informal, though many are. You can dress it up or down. However you envision your destination wedding is how you should plan for it. If you wish to be more formal, decorate with cream and beige and use more formal flower arrangements. That will also allow you to have a bit more formal gown.

Many brides will choose to have a casual wedding dress for the beach. If this is what you would like, don’t feel tied down to traditional wedding dresses. Look for summer dresses at your favorite department store. After all, these are the designs you like to wear and that look good on you. Be sure to also go less formal with your shoes as well. Many brides wear nice flip flops or even barefoot.

You can also check into bridesmaid dresses. You will find many that are in white, cream or any other color you might like for the beach. They’ll also be much cheaper than traditional dresses.

You may want to wear a sarong dress or a traditional Hawaiian wedding dress. Either of these would be beautiful at the beach and would be great informal choices.

Most wedding dress designers now have lines to cater specifically to destination wedding brides. These lines are usually less formal than their other lines and offer some great choices. Many of them are less expensive, as well.

Look for halter, strapless, empire waist and a-line dresses. These will be great to catch the breezes and the rays. If your wedding will be in the evening, you may want a light wrap for your shoulders.

Remember since you are at the beach, you will get sand and water on your dress. You can go with a dress that doesn’t have a train or is a shorter style to keep it clean. But, if you want a train, choose a fabric that will clean easily after the wedding.

Don’t let looking for a beach wedding dress intimidate you. Have fun and be creative. There aren’t any set rules you need to follow. You can choose whatever you feel good about and look your best in. After all, this day is about you!