16 Stunning Wedding Dresses for a Casual Beach Wedding
Beach weddings are pretty spectacular. There’s the sound of the ocean, the sun on your face, and even the breeze in your hair tousling your tresses into bona fide beach waves. But if you ask us, the best part is the wedding dress that goes along with the special day.
The styles to wear on the ocean are varied. Brides can slip into anything from sweeping gowns covered in ruffles and lace to simple silk slip dresses to bohemian off-the-shoulder styles. Whether you’ll be saying “I do” on the shores of Greece or stepping foot in the sand at your local beach, there’s nothing quite as romantic as a wedding by the ocean, and we’ve found the best dresses for the occasion.
Keep reading to see 16 dresses for a beach wedding, from Reformation, Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, and more!
A classic off-the-shoulder.Available in sizes 34 to 42.
This sweeping style has flattering cap sleeves.Available sizing upon request.
Inspired by 1960s and 1970s fashion.Available in sizes 6 to 14.
Pair this body-skimming gown with sandals.Available in sizes 38 to 46.
The textured paneling will ensure you stand out in all the right ways.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
This long-sleeve lace dress is handmade in Australia.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Try a champagne dress like this romantic one from Halston Heritage.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Pair this lace dress with a simple pair of sandals.Available in sizes XS to M.
This dress doubles as a honeymoon outfit!Available in sizes S to M.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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