The best beach wedding attire is simple to slip on, is casual and relaxed and bares some skin to take in the sun and the breeze.
Beach destination weddings are highly popular as couples choose to exchange vows on an island paradise or on a beach resort with swaying palm trees, blue ocean and glorious sunsets as background.
However, when you are making your choice, look first for a silhouette which works best for your body shape, be it a full ball gown, a slip of a dress or a simple, sculptural sheath.
Once you have determined the beach wedding attire which most flatters your figure, then you can focus on the finer details on the dress.
Avoid heavy beading as it weighs down a dress too much. A long train is not a good idea either, as it is bound to collect sand and the veil, if one is necessary, is best short. A cathedral-length veil can prove to be too much to handle if the ocean breeze picks up.
Think simple and casually elegant, but at the same time celebrate the breathtaking location.
Is your wedding on the sand without any shade? Is a decorated tent going to be set up for the occasion? Does the beach resort have an outdoor gazebo? Or are the two of you going to be standing on a rocky outcrop with pounding surf as background music?
Knowing exactly where the wedding ceremony is going to be held will help you make a more informed choice.
If you are planning to be walking on sand, then a shorter tea-length dress would work better than a full length gown. However, if your heart is set on an ankle length beach wedding attire, you should arrange to have a large beach mat set up on the sand for you to stand on during the exchange of vows.
Here are some fabric options for your beach wedding attire. Pick flirty, sheer fabrics such as: - • Chiffon – delicate, sheer, flowy and absolutely romantic • Organza – adds shape and is good for a more tailored shape • Cotton or lightweight linen – pair with sheer overlays • Tulle – how about a tank top paired with a layered tulle skirt for beach chic?
Accessories
This is how you inject your personal sense of style into the wedding ceremony. It is all in the details. If you choose a simple white full gown, then a delicate chiffon shawl in a contrasting color such as the lightest blue or the most delicate peach adds lovely contrast.
How about tying a large bow in sheer lilac in the back of the dress for impact?
High-heeled shoes are out of the question on the beach.
More and more brides are walking up the aisle on the beach in flip-flops, either plain ones or those decorated with beads or Swarovski crystals.
Or, turn up in bare feet.
Keep your bouquet simple and choose local flowers. If you are on a tropical island, carry a bouquet of white orchids for a truly elegant and eye-catching look.
It's Your Wedding...
... so there are no rules to beach wedding attire.
The choices you make are as personal as your wedding vows. After all, who is to say that the bride cannot wear a pair of sheer flowing pants and a daring, sparkling white bikini top? All she needs then is a flower in her hair.
The groom can turn up in a Hawaiian shirt and swim trunks – without fail, it would be a wedding that everyone will remember!
High-heeled shoes are out of the question on the beach. 
