Short answer: for a beach wedding, wear a flowy midi or maxi dress in a light fabric and a soft or bright colour, with block-heel sandals, wedges or dressy flats. Skip stilettos (they sink in sand), heavy fabrics, and anything white or floor-dragging.
Start with the dress
Beach ceremonies are usually semi-formal, so a maxi or midi dress in a breathable fabric like cotton, linen or light chiffon is ideal. Prints, pastels and bright tones all work — see the full edit of wedding guest dresses.
Choose the right shoes
Sand and stilettos don't mix. Block heels, wedges and dressy flat sandals keep you steady and comfortable. Many guests carry heels for the reception and go barefoot or in sandals for the ceremony.
What to avoid
Anything white, ivory or that could read as bridal; heavy or clingy fabrics in the heat; and hems that drag in sand. Keep it light and easy to move in.
Finish the look
Add delicate jewelry, a light wrap for sea breeze, and soft waves that survive the wind. Not sure of the dress code? Our wedding guest dress finder matches the invite to a style in three questions.
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