Beach Bridesmaid Dress Selection

By Samantha Orange

Selecting beach bridesmaid dresses for your beach wedding can be both inspiring and stressful. There are several things to consider when selecting beach bridesmaid dresses. Simplicity, comfort, and casual elegance are important general considerations. More specifically, consider the setting, temperature, time of day, style of the wedding and your personal taste.

A beach is a romantic and beautiful setting for a wedding. Beach bridesmaid dresses are less formal than traditional bridesmaid dresses. They are a more of a casual and no-frills environment. The bridesmaid dress should be lightweight and comfortable. However, they can still be elegant and beautiful. The theme of the wedding and the location will dictate the style of the bridesmaid dresses. Some research into the styles of the beach location can help inspire ideas. Beach weddings are unconventional, so be creative and think outside of convention,

Weather is also a consideration. Tropical areas or summer weather will demand dresses that accommodate hot and humid weather. Time of day will also be a factor. A morning or evening wedding will require warmer beach bridesmaid dresses then during the middle of the day. A strapless dress or short sleeves might be a better option for a warm wedding. A beautiful wrap would be helpful for the reception as the temperature cools.

Cooler weather will mean warmer dress material and possibly long sleeves. A shawl can provide an elegant look over a spaghetti strap dress so that your bridesmaids do not shiver during the ceremony. Wind is a possibility during any beach wedding. Avoid layers that can blow in the bridesmaids faces during a windy day. Also, avoid short dresses that can blow upwards during a strong breeze. This could reveal undergarments and cause the bridesmaids to spend the ceremony holing their dresses down.

Sand is an inevitable factor in beach weddings. If the dress is too long, the hem will drag in the sand. Considering the color of the sand can be one way of choosing the color of the dress, as long as they match your wedding dress. Sand also effects choice in the bridesmaid footwear. Walking on sand in high heels is both difficult and uncomfortable. Options that are more practical are low-heeled sandals, flip-flops, or bare feet.

There are many creative options in choosing beach bridesmaid dresses. The style of your wedding and the beach setting offer an opportunity to select designs that reflect your personal style. - 29959

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