Have you just been invited to a beach wedding? Do you know what to wear to such an event?
While beach weddings may involve lots of sun, sea, and sand, it’s not an excuse to dress down. There are plenty of beach dresses for women that are appropriate for such occasions. Even better, these beach outfits can be found online. Before you click and buy, why don’t you read our simple list to guide you towards walking the aisle (as a guest, of course) in style?
Finding the One (Beach Outfit, That Is)
There are various nuances to every beach wedding, depending on the couple’s preferences. Locations may vary, for example. Some may hold the rites on the beach then proceed with a formal reception at a resort ballroom. Others may have both the marital vows and the party onboard a yacht. Beach weddings may also be held at different times of day.
Whatever the time or location is, if there is a dress code, you should abide by it. Below, we’ve listed a few tips that can help you make the right kind of waves at a beach wedding:
1.Decode the Dress Code
The three most common terms that you’ll see would be beach formal, semi-formal, or beach casual for beach weddings.
While some women opt for long dresses or gowns as their formal attire, others prefer to wear a smart pair of pants. If you want to go for the latter, try wearing a belted waistcoat over a glitzy halter and pencil pants. The waistcoat serves as a fashionable piece and functions as a cover-up, especially if it gets colder in the evenings.
Semi-formal attire can be tea-length dresses or maxi dresses. For example, an embroidered long kaftan dress would be perfect for an afternoon wedding, or a formal romper may be worn with a long embroidered kimono.
Beach casual doesn’t mean that you go in a T-shirt and shorts. It’s better to go for fun, playful (yet still elegant) pieces. A sleeveless tiered embroidered dress or a balloon-sleeve zipper mini-dress with Broderie Anglaise embroidery still evokes a casual-chic air.
2.Choose Color and Fabric Wisely
The key to finding the right beach wedding outfit is to consider the location and choose the right color and fabric for your dress. If you anticipate it to be warm, like a wedding on the beach on a bright summer day, then opt for light and airy fabrics. Chiffon, cotton, linen, or organza will do well. You can bring an oversized embroidered kimono made of cotton and linen gauze to keep you warm if the weather becomes colder.
As for color, you should never compete with the bride by wearing white. Instead, you can go for bright colors such as spicy yellow, sky blue, or turquoise. You can also wear floral or tropical prints. A sheer chiffon printed dress would be an excellent example of a fab beach outfit.
3.Find the Right Accessories and Footwear
Your accessories and footwear are also an essential part of your beach get-up.
Accentuate your attire by choosing natural pieces with designs inspired by the ocean. You can also go for simple yet elegant jewelry. If you want to use valuable pieces, choose ones made of materials that won’t easily tarnish due to salt water and sea air.
Always wear comfortable footwear. Stilettos may prove challenging when walking on sand, but go ahead and wear them when you’re inside a ballroom or a paved surface. You can also choose to wear strappy sandals, wedges, or chunky heels.
Be a Nice Guest
A beach wedding is still a ceremony that calls for etiquette and proper attire. Aside from choosing an appropriate outfit, guests should also mind their manners. Arrive on time, come in a neat and presentable state, and avoid causing a stir. With excellent manners and a fantastic sense of style, attending a beach wedding would surely be a blast.
AUTHOR BIO
Andrea Bertinetti is the Marketing Manager at Scarlett Poppies, a vivacious Dubai-based resort and beachwear brand that offers edgy, easy-breezy, and effortlessly cool pieces designed by a cultural melting pot of designers. Influenced by tribal trends with a touch of Scandinavian flair, the brand’s beachwear styles are always ethereal and minimalistic.
