Yes, I know it’s freezing outside. And yes, I am trying to pretend it’s not by couture cocktail dresses getting lost in beautiful pictures of hot, sunny beach weddings…. what’s wrong with a bit of lighthearted escapism?! And for all you brides to be planning a summer wedding for 2012, you’re no doubt already trying to decide what kind of dress you want to wear for the occasion. So lets be prepared, and lets take a look at beach wedding dresses for this weeks ‘Under the spotlight’!
I just love the idea of escaping the norm, packing up, and heading to exotic shores to hot cocktail dresses exchange vows with my loved one – the beach makes such a romantic setting! It does however pose some problems when it comes to shopping for a wedding dress that an indoor wedding wouldn’t. With a little bit of thought (and a dash of – dare I say – common sense!), any would-be dress mishaps at the beach can be easily avoided.
Incase the thought scares you, I’ve put together a list of tips and advice to help with your hunt for beach wedding dresses. Maybe you’re escaping the cold to get married on a hot, sunny beach; or classic cocktail dresses perhaps you’re planning a seaside wedding for next year – these pointers should help you create the perfect wedding day by the sea, by starting with the perfect dress (and help you forget the cold winter that’s outside, just for a moment!)…
- Beach weddings tend to have a casual, relaxed and natural feel to them, so your dress can be more casual, to suit this atmosphere.
- Long cathedral or chapel veils should be avoided, or else you’ll be trailing the whole beach with you, or getting the veil wet by the sea. My advice would be to skip a veil all together, and go for spring cocktail dresses a head wreath or fascinator that channels the relaxed, beachy vibe.
- Likewise, dresses shouldn’t be so long that they trail along the sand. We all know how annoying it is to get clothes covered in sand, and it’s definitely not what you want to be dealing with on your wedding day.
- Knee length or short dresses can be worn without caution. Keep yourself cool, add some fun, show off tanned legs, and move freely and easily.
- Fabric should be lightweight and suitable for the heat. You don’t want to be sparkly cocktail dresses wearing a heavy fabric that will cause you to sweat lots – not a good look (or smell!) for a beautiful bride! Do, however, remember that something too lightweight could end up being see-through in the sunlight.
- It can be windy at beaches, so if you’re opting for a shorter dress, it might be best not to choose something with a full, swingy-out circle skirt, unless you want everyone to catch a glimpse of what lies beneath it!
- The fabric you choose for your dress should move naturally in the breeze, but be wary of too many ruffles and floating layers – these could end up blowing in your fancy cocktail dresses face during the ceremony (not a great look, especially when he’s going in for a kiss….), and in turn getting covered in makeup!
And lastly (but in no way least)…
- Shoes are optional! Where else can you get married where this is the case? It’s so fun and freeing… I love it!
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