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Bridal Accessories for a Beach Wedding

Is your wedding to be held on a tropical island or a sun-kissed beach with soft golden sand and frothy waves blending into the décor?

The beautiful thing about beach weddings is the casual and fun air about them. Such weddings are both relaxing and exciting at the same time. Since your wedding is a big step away from being a formal event, everything about you—the bride, should be different too.

Your wedding dress choices range from light breezy A-line gowns and mermaid-inspired dresses to short frocks that are more appropriate for the sea and sand. If you don’t want the traditional white gown, you can even go with the current trend of ruffled dresses in light breezy or tactile fabrics. Styles on the runway this year, showcased designs with feathers and extreme embellishments on sheer fabric—ideal ideas for a fun beach wedding.

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Once you choose your wedding dress, it is time to find the accessories to complete your look. Read on to find out more about the choices that will transform you into a beautiful beach bride.

Messy hairdos, beach waves and floral headpieces

Traditional tiaras and veils are absolute no-no’s in a beach wedding. Capture the essence of the natural skies, blue waters and warm sands with headpieces that are casual and fun. A messy hair updo, loose chignon, braids or gentle finger waves would look stunning. Dress up your hairstyle with an oversize bloom, or let your curls loose and opt for a floral headband instead. You could even choose a floral hair clip instead of fresh flowers, but make sure that it looks real and not plastic.

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Bangles and bracelets

Not essential, but bangles and bracelets can be superb accessories when chosen well. We prefer the oversize chunky ones that have a rustic charm, instead of ornate and traditional ones. Bracelets made with wood or natural gemstones like quartz, sandstone and turquoise have an unfinished rustic feel and look the best. You can also choose bracelets with nautical charms like anchors, ships and dolphins, or thick bangles with beach-motifs for a simpler choice that gels well with the wedding theme.

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Necklace and earrings

If you have chosen a bigger headband, you should go easy with your necklace and earrings, or it would end up looking too cluttered. A chain with a shell or dolphin pendant would be good enough. Consider choosing studs that match your bracelet, or go with pearls for your necklace and earrings for an authentic beach effect.

Peep-toes or beach sandals

Since you cannot consider heels for your wedding, cover your toes gorgeous in a pair of bright peep-toes or practical sandals. Choose embellished sandals to dress up your feet, or pair your choice with an interesting anklet or toe-rings.

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Remember to experiment with a variety of accessories, till you find the perfect mix for your wedding day. Make sure you wear your wedding dress along with the rest of the accessories and see how your look comes together, before you head for your wedding destination.

Find more wedding tips and advice by visiting us at Best for Bride.

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Top Tips to choose the Ideal Beach Wedding Dress

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The popularity of destination weddings is growing, and with good reason. Is there a more romantic setting for a wedding, than a sun-kissed sandy beach where surf and turf come together to create a beautiful ambiance?

Once you have set your mind on a destination wedding, and booked the location, the next most important decision is finding the right wedding dress for the day. A destination wedding is chic and fun, and this opportunity presents you with the chance to dress up in anything, but a traditional wedding gown.

There are some important factors to consider when choosing your beach wedding dress, and let us dive into these details now.

Fabric selection is important

Travelling with your gown means it will be subjected to more handling than you ever would, if you were having a wedding at home. So, the fabric shouldn’t be wrinkle-prone, but should be light and convenient to carry around.

Heavy gowns with elaborate details are not only impractical, but may also appear inappropriate for the relaxed style of ceremony. Inform your bridal consultant that you are having a beach wedding, and she will help you choose a suitable fabric. Chiffon is a good choice, as it doesn’t wrinkle easily. This breathable fabric is light-weight too. Other options are cotton, crepe, georgette and organza.

Pay attention to length and cut

Both length and pattern are to be chosen with due diligence. Strapless gowns in straight silhouettes look fashionable in outdoor settings. Make sure that the gown doesn’t flow to below your ankles, as you risk tripping over if it does.

Since you will have to spend the greater part of your wedding day in your wedding dress, make sure it is comfortable and manageable. Remember that you will be traveling days before your wedding, so schedule your fitting sessions well ahead of this date. This will make sure that your dress will be ready in time for you to pack your bags.

Be adventurous

A destination wedding is the ideal occasion for you to think outside the box, and be adventurous with your dress choice. Go for a patterned wedding gown, a shorter style or cool and trendy accessories for a unique look.

Be inventive with your headpiece and bouquet. If you want to go for the traditional white, play up the drama with vibrant accessories. You can add pops of bright and bold colors not just to your dress, but also to your wedding décor. Finally, make sure that you wear appropriate footwear that will make it practical to walk on the sand.

Carry your wedding dress on you

The last thing you want is to end up at your destination with your wedding dress in shambles. To prevent such a scenario, don’t check it in with the rest of your luggage on the flight but carry your wedding dress with you, Make sure that there is a provision to hang it up on your plane ride. Use a good travel garment bag, so your dress is crisp and clean, even after the long journey.

Best for Bride brings you the Mori Lee Voyage collection of perfect dresses for destination weddings. Visit us online to browse through this stylish collection, and make your pick.