If you’ve been invited to a beach wedding, I’m not at all jealous. (*Sarcasm*) It’s one of the most exciting wedding venues to dress for because you get to compliment the beautiful background of the sky and sea. With a focus on light and breezy fabrics that soak up the sunshine, you’ll be sure to enjoy your event.
So when you’re deciding what to wear to a beach wedding and the dress code says “beach formal,” you might be wondering what that means. The loose definition would suggest looking your best for a formal affair keeping in mind the setting will include salt and sand. The 31 dresses below will make for a great place to start your shopping.
You can never go wrong with a splash of sunny yellow.
Fit for a princess.
Owning this dress is one of my biggest accomplishments.
A subtle way to nod to the butterfly trend.
This color is called fire, and that’s the element we want to be known for.
There’s no better time to wear a slip dress. Plus, if you take off your shoes at the beach, no one will know.
Did someone say black tie?
Ombré, baby.
Unleash your animal instincts.
Mixing prints is so elite.
How chic is this?
Silk everything.
This color would look so great against the sand.
Plissé is a next level fabric choice.
I’m loving halterneck silhouettes right now.
Zimmermann is my dream designer to wear to a wedding.
This print is everything.
Asymmetry speaks to me.
This is the perfect after-party look.
You have to see the back on this dress.
This dress has been on my bucket list for so long.