How To Pick a Beach Wedding Dress

Published October 4, 2012

I realized yesterday that I scheduled Beach Week to coincide with Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. I promise it was not on purpose, but just good luck timing on my part. Now hopefully you don’t encounter any sharks on your wedding day, but if you are planning a beach wedding here’s some gorgeous dress inspiration for any budget.

$ = Less than $500 | $$ = $500 – $1000 | $$$ = $1000 – $2000

Perfect Beach dresses

First up, this gorgeous gown with a keyhole back from my favorite wedding gown designer (yes, I am biased). It’s the Watters Ravenna gown ($$$). I love the keyhole back, especially for a beach wedding. Just make sure you blend out those tan lines on your back first (or beware the wrath of Bitchless Bride!)

The skirt of this dress is what caught my eye. Don’t you think the ruffles reflect the waves of the ocean? This is the JCrew Romina Gown ($$).

Or maybe you’re looking for something a little more fun and flirty, and less traditional. This Nordstrom’s Xscape Chiffon gown ($) is perfect for a casual beach wedding.