Summer Beach Wedding Dress

When selecting the dress for your summer beach wedding, look for light-weight fabrics to keep you cool and comfortable on your big day. Good materials for a summer wedding dress include:

* Chiffon
* Crepe
* Cotton eyelet
* Cotton Organdy
* Organza
* Georgette
* Voile

Obviously you won't have an entire dress of something as sheer as organza, for example, but you can find dresses that combine one or two light fabrics for a dress that is comfortable in the hea.

Dress Styles
Strapless dresses are perfect for summer beach weddings.

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Strapless dresses are perfect for summer beach weddings.

For a summer beach wedding, you need to consider a few factors that will affect how your dress looks. One thing to keep in mind is that the beach is often breezy, so a full skirt may get blown around.

Consider too that a summer beach wedding is typically more casual than traditional weddings. You will want your dress to be a part of your overall theme. You can choose a dress that is casual but still elegant.
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Another thing to consider is that you will likely be on the sand. A long dress with a flowing train will be a mess before the wedding is over. In addition, walking on the sinking sand is difficult enough without tripping on your hem. Some appropriate styles for a summer beach wedding dress are:

A tea length dress is a good choice for a summer wedding, especially one that is on the beach. Not only is a tea length cooler that a full, flowing skirt, but you wont have to worry about the hem getting in your way. It will also stay clean because nothing will drag in the sand.
Choosing a dress with an asymmetrical hem can give you the look of a full length dress with a higher front hem. This will make walking easier as well.
A column style dress is cool and simple, but can also be elegant with the right fabric.
A princess style gown is very flattering on any body shape.
For a beach wedding, spaghetti straps, bandeau sleeves or even strapless gowns will not only be comfortable, but will show off your summer tan as well. be sure to bring a wrap though, as beach breezes can be cool in the evening.

Less Traditional

Since a beach wedding is not traditional, why wear a traditional wedding dress? Look at bridesmaids dresses or even prom dresses as these are less formal but still beautiful.

You should also consider adding some color to your dress. Today it is the trend to add red or pastel colors like pink or lavender. Of course for a beach wedding, colors like pale blue or mint green will lend themselves well to your theme.

Many brides are choosing a tropical or Hawaiian print for their beach wedding dresses. Dress your groom in a coordinating shirt and you will look great together!

Another very hot trend for a summer beach wedding is to wear a wedding sarong. A large sarong can be worn as your dress or a smaller on can be worn with a bikini for a sexy, tropical look.

Accents

Add some white and silver beading to your white sarong for added refinement. Or you can wear a white bikini with a lovely hibiscus pattern embroidered on your sarong either in white or in one of your wedding colors.

To finish your beach wedding look, wear a flower wreath on your head. Small clips with rhinestones throughout your hair will add sparkle and a bit of glamour as well. You can even skip the footwear for a beach wedding without loosing any of the elegance. Having a summer beach wedding will leave you with beautiful memories of a tropical, relaxed event you will never forget.