Beach Wedding Guest Attire Guide And 26 Examples

beach wedding guest attire guide and 26 examples

Beach weddings are timeless, they take place every year and many couples love beaches to tie the knot. Invited to such a wedding? Dressing up for such a wedding may be tricky cause of much sunshine (which usually means heat) and unexpected ocean breezes. Plus, there’s much sand around! Here are some tips you may need to look and feel the best way possible at such a wedding.

Colors And Fabrics

Light fabrics that do not cling to the body are best. Fabrics like linen, chiffon, organza, and even cotton blends or lace are light but can still look luxurious. If the ceremony or reception is taking place during the evening, bring a lightweight shawl in case some cool air moves in from the coast.

Black attire looks completely chic, but it conducts heat so if you are attending a ceremony in a tropical environment; you may find yourself completely cooked! Mimic those delicious, tropical tones with your attire. Colors like aquamarine blue, turquoise, sand, terra cotta, fuchsia, lime green, tangerine, and even sunflower are all unique but appropriate tones. You may also wish to wear a pattern or print in these bright hues. Bold floral and botanical prints are the best options.

a hot pink strapless jumpsuit with a sash, a small clutch and pink earrings for a modern look

a hot pink strapless jumpsuit with a sash, a small clutch and pink earrings for a modern look

a fantastic bright blue maxi gown with a plunging neckline, long sleeves, statement earrings and a belt

a fantastic bright blue maxi gown with a plunging neckline, long sleeves, statement earrings and a belt

one shoulder tropical leaf print maxi dress with a side slit, hot pink wedges and a bright printed clutch plus tassel earrings

one shoulder tropical leaf print maxi dress with a side slit, hot pink wedges and a bright printed clutch plus tassel earrings

neon green ,axi dress with long ruffled sleeves ad a train and a short orange dress with long sleeves

neon green ,axi dress with long ruffled sleeves ad a train and a short orange dress with long sleeves

a hot purple silk maxi dress with a side slit, black criss cross shoes and a black bag with a tassel

a hot purple silk maxi dress with a side slit, black criss cross shoes and a black bag with a tassel

a tropical print sleeveless jumpsuit with cropped pants, nude heels and an orange clutch for a modern feel

a tropical print sleeveless jumpsuit with cropped pants, nude heels and an orange clutch for a modern feel

an off the shoulder neon yellow knee dress, a colorful clutch, blue tassel earrings

an off the shoulder neon yellow knee dress, a colorful clutch, blue tassel earrings

a bright navy maxi dress with a floral print, a front slit, a V-neckline and no sleeves brings a vintage feel

a bright navy maxi dress with a floral print, a front slit, a V-neckline and no sleeves brings a vintage feel

a dusty pink maxi lace dress on straps with a plunging neckline is a very romantic and girlish idea

a dusty pink maxi lace dress on straps with a plunging neckline is a very romantic and girlish idea

turquoise maxi dress with a halter neckline, side slits, sandals and a small white clutch

turquoise maxi dress with a halter neckline, side slits, sandals and a small white clutch

a fantastic rose silk wrap dress with spaghetti straps and a sash, a gold printed clutch for a tender feel

a fantastic rose silk wrap dress with spaghetti straps and a sash, a gold printed clutch for a tender feel

a sunny yellow strapless midi dress plus nude heeled sandals and turquoise tassel earrings

a sunny yellow strapless midi dress plus nude heeled sandals and turquoise tassel earrings

a red wrap ruffled maxi dress with cap sleeves, a small wicker bag and embellished sandals

a red wrap ruffled maxi dress with cap sleeves, a small wicker bag and embellished sandals

Designs

Keep in mind that even formal beach wedding attire is a bit more casual than what you might wear to a chic city wedding venue or country club affair. When thinking about what to wear to a beach wedding, know that will be less dressy.

Summer breezes can kick up short, flirty skirts, so consider midi and maxi lengths instead of minis. Since you’ll likely be walking in sand (no easy feat in high heels!), pair dressy wedges or flat sandals with beach wedding guest dresses. Just steer clear of rubber flip-flops unless handed out by the bride and groom.

a blush maxi dress with short sleeves, a plunging neckline and a sash, a wooden bag and nude heels

a blush maxi dress with short sleeves, a plunging neckline and a sash, a wooden bag and nude heels

a bright blue floral print jumpsuit with a long skirt over it, a V-neckline and no sleeves plus nude heeled sandals

a bright blue floral print jumpsuit with a long skirt over it, a V-neckline and no sleeves plus nude heeled sandals

a hot pink maxi dress with an asymmetrical skirt and a halter neckline, a metallic bracelet and shoes

a hot pink maxi dress with an asymmetrical skirt and a halter neckline, a metallic bracelet and shoes

a chic grey off the shoulder maxi dress with a floral print and a slit plus nude shoes

a chic grey off the shoulder maxi dress with a floral print and a slit plus nude shoes

a cold shoulder wrap dress in bold orange and nude shoes for an effortlessly chic wedding guest look

a cold shoulder wrap dress in bold orange and nude shoes for an effortlessly chic wedding guest look

a creamy floral print wrap maxi dress with a V-neckline, metallic shoes and a metallic envelope clutch

a creamy floral print wrap maxi dress with a V-neckline, metallic shoes and a metallic envelope clutch

a gorgeous sunny yellow midi dress with an asymmetric ruffled skirt, a deep V-neckline and no sleeves

a gorgeous sunny yellow midi dress with an asymmetric ruffled skirt, a deep V-neckline and no sleeves

a gorgeous navy and white floral maxi gown with a deep neckline and short sleeves plus a small wicker bag

a gorgeous navy and white floral maxi gown with a deep neckline and short sleeves plus a small wicker bag

catchy yellow dress is a great choice for

catchy yellow dress is a great choice for

a kimono-styled turquoise and gold maxi dress with a high slit, a V-neckline and metallic shoes

a kimono-styled turquoise and gold maxi dress with a high slit, a V-neckline and metallic shoes

a pink floral print halter neckline maxi dress with nude shoes and a wicker basket bag for a fashion-forward lady

a pink floral print halter neckline maxi dress with nude shoes and a wicker basket bag for a fashion-forward lady

a pink midi dress with a tropical print, an asymmetrical skirt, a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, wedges and a metallic clutch

a pink midi dress with a tropical print, an asymmetrical skirt, a V-neckline, spaghetti straps, wedges and a metallic clutch

a pink printed maxi dress with short sleeves, nude shoes and a mustard clutch to match his shoes

a pink printed maxi dress with short sleeves, nude shoes and a mustard clutch to match his shoes