The Proper Dress for Your Florida Beach Chic Casual Wedding
Florida Weddings

When you are getting married on a sunny beach in Florida, you may choose not to wear a traditional wedding gown. This is usually because beach weddings are a bit more casual than formal affairs that occur in churches and hotel ballrooms. You also don’t want to be wearing the traditional wedding gowns that have lots of layers and material because you will get too warm. And you definitely don’t want to be uncomfortable on your wedding day. But there are still many options available for your beach wedding that is casual-chic. Having a wedding on a beach is one of the most romantic ways to do it and you still want to look fabulous!

The right dress for a beach wedding is still completely up to the bride. If you want to go very formal, there is definitely a way to make that happen. But beach weddings generally do have a more casual atmosphere and for this reason, short dresses, Hawaiian prints, and sundresses are all very popular choices. A bride also never needs to wear white if she doesn’t want to but white looks particularly nice against the backdrop of the beach, especially in pictures.

Of course, it’s also important to keep the weather in mind when choosing the perfect dress. The weather is going to play a major role in just about any element of your dress. Because you will most likely be standing in the sun for at least a couple of hours, you may want to make sure that your skin is covered. This doesn’t mean that you must be draped from head to toe. This will only in fact, make you hotter and more uncomfortable. But a light shawl or even just a small silk cape draped around the shoulders can be very elegant and can keep you from burning in the heat as well.

It’s not only the sun you want to keep in mind however. You also want to think about other factors such as wind that could affect the way you look and feel in your dress. You may not want to wear clothing that hangs off the arms or really, anything that drapes. If the wind picks up, you will spend the ceremony making adjustments instead of focusing on your special day. Also keep wind in mind when deciding on whether or not to wear a veil. It may be a better idea to clip rhinestones in your hair or wear a pretty hair band that is encrusted with glittering jewelry instead of wearing a veil that will whip around your head in high winds. If you’ve always dreamed of wearing a beautiful veil on your wedding day, this is still possible at a beach wedding. Just make sure that the ends are weighted to make the veil stay in place.

It’s important to remember that beach brides are usually thought of as relaxed, flirty, playful, and sporty. Trying to incorporate at least one of these traits in your wedding attire is important so you look the part on your big day.