What to Wear to a Beach Wedding

Beach wedding invitations do not come often, and when they do every person who receives them welcomes the prospect of traveling to an exotic location to attend a wedding. There are often a few concerns about attending such a wedding; you have to take away from work, cater for your travel and accommodation arrangements, and get the services of pet or house sitters. Regardless of the concerns; the idea of attending a ‘vacation wedding’ always triumphs at the end. However, deciding what to wear to a beach wedding is one of the considerations which should not be disregarded.

It is always advisable to have a closer look at any wedding invitation. These invitations often contain much more information about the nature of the wedding and what is expected from the guests attending the wedding. Look at the information contained in the beach wedding invitation; to get the specifics about the wedding including location and time and to determine whether travel and accommodation will be provided or not. If you cannot get much information from the invitation it is always best to ask. These details play an important role when it comes to deciding what to wear to a beach wedding.

Beach weddings are often casual and less formal when compared to traditional weddings. The overall theme of the wedding should be the main determining factor when deciding what to wear to a beach wedding.

What to wear to a summer/evening beach wedding

Most beach weddings are held during the summer, when the sun is out and beautifully brings out the colors at a beach location. Generally speaking, for such a wedding you should make the most of the ‘sunny’ colors and likewise, wear brightly colored outfits. Women can go for flowing maxi-dresses or knee-length dresses. Men on the other hand should consider wearing khaki outfits, with white khakis being the commonly chosen summer beach wedding trend for men. A flower pinned to the hair is always an interesting touch added to women’s beach wedding ensembles. Because the sun will be out; go for free flowing dresses in sleeveless, spaghetti straps or halter designs. In the case of an evening wedding, consider having wearing a shear scarf or wrap over the chosen dress.

What to wear to a winter/morning beach wedding

There are a number of reasons why a couple might decide to have their beach wedding early in the morning or during the winter season. Being low-traffic periods; the wedding will get the privacy desired and travel as well as accommodation rates tend to be lower during the off-seasons. For such a wedding; keeping warm, but looking elegant should be your aim. Women can go for layered gowns paired with fur wraps. Men on the other hand, can go for traditional wedding tuxedos or formal ensembles structured to keep them warm.

The shoes and accessories paired with the ensembles should place the beach environment into consideration. While some people would not mind going shoe-less, it is advisable to wear sandals or flats in order to walk easily on the sand. For winter/morning beach weddings, consider wearing closed shoes for added warmth. Chunky jewelry and simple jewelry are popularly paired with beach wedding ensembles. Always pair your jewelry according to what works with the chosen outfit. Consider the sun again; metal jewelry can get uncomfortable when worn under the scorching sun.  Men should remember to wear tie-clips, if they are wearing suits or tuxedos, because beach locations commonly experience windy conditions.