Wedding dresses for the beach
In the article Summer Wedding Dresses I discussed some of the important factors in choosing a wedding dress for a summer wedding. And now that we are just finished with the year 2009 we can start to dream about those romantic and beautiful wedding dresses for the beach. We hit 14ºF today, so talking about the summer gives me a warm feeling inside.
Wedding dresses for the beach should be chosen wisely, as the nature of wedding gowns is that they are made with heavy fabric and many layers. If you want to be comfortable and avoid excessive sweating, you need to pick a dress that is specifically designed and sown for a hot wedding climate.
The materials and cut
I recommend looking for a wedding dress for the beach made from soft and light materials. Layers are ok, but they have to breathe. You don’t want a dress that goes up to you neck or down to your wrists, as with the light layers you want as much ventilation as possible. It is true that it is difficult to wear any kind of dress in 100ºF, however I can assure you that there is a big difference between almost passed out and comfortably worn.
Short wedding dresses are also a good idea for a beach wedding, as they will give your body more breathing air. You can get away with a longer dress, but then the above factors will play an even larger role. Remember to keep the layers and materials light.
Choosing a summer dress
Wedding dresses for the beach can be less formal than their chapel counterparts. These dresses are often a lot more affordable than the usual expensive wedding dresses, and do not have to come with the adornments, design details, and features as a formal gown. A halter, strapless, sleeveless, short, even a skirt, can all be perfect designs for you summer wedding dress.
Wedding dress shoes
Some brides choose to go bare foot, other prefer an elegant set of sandals or flip-flops. Remember to bring an extra pair of proper shoes if you are expecting to have a dance at the wedding party.
Beach wedding dress accessories
Though a wedding veil is optional for a wedding on the beach, there are other accessories you might consider. Flowers can give a beautiful spark to your dress, so does a hair band, jewelry, or other simple adornments.
Bring a cardigan or shawl
If part of the beach wedding is going to be held after sunset, bring a shawl or cardigan. Summer nights can get cool, and you don’t want to catch a cold heading in to your honeymoon.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Often overlooked, but having a wedding on the beach in the summer exposes you to the sun. This can be both irritating for the eyes and skin. Remember to bring a matching set of sunglasses, and to apply sunscreen to exposed body parts. You don’t want to wake up with a sun burn after the otherwise perfect wedding.
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- Summer Wedding Dresses
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- Expensive wedding dresses
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- Beautiful Wedding Dresses Part 2
Tags: beach wedding dresses, Summer Wedding Dresses, Wedding dresses for the beach
I love this article, well written and gives me ideas and dreams for my summer wedding. I want to get married at the beach now!