Beach Wedding Dresses

[MrsMcGhee2B]

Is anyone else planning to wear less formal dresses for a wedding in the sand?  I'm looking for dresses in cotton or linen, in tea length or shorter, and having a hard time!  I can't imagine that there isn't more demand for something more beach-y!  Any ideas?

[Karen&Rene]

I would check out department stores like Macy's.  They have a ton of short white dresses that would be appropriate for a beach wedding.  Some of my favorites (sorry, not in cotton/linen):

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=363928&CategoryID=18109&LinkType=PDPZ1

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=444015

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=474748

 

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=506554&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=PDPZ1

 

Or if you want super casual and are set on cotton:

 

http://www.6pm.com/tommy-bahama-crinkle-cotton-maxi-dress-white

[MrsMcGhee2B]

Thanks - I've seen the Tommy Bahama dress and actually like that except for that bottom tier!   I'm a stickler for natural fibers whenever possible and usually buy more formal dresses in silk, but silk just isn't practical for the beach - unless I can find a washable silk.

[beachbride222]

I love the third dress from Macys! J Crew has some pretty casual dresses also.

[Pucca]

I like the first dress from Macy's! Very cute!

 

I thought about getting less formal dresses, in tea length too, since I'm getting married on the sand too; but that idea got a huge thumbs down from my fiance. But I found a beautiful dress that is a bit more formal but still fits the beachy theme. I love it and can't wait for it to come in! 

 

You can go to Brides.com to see a gallery of different wedding dresses. Here's the link to the short wedding dress gallery:

 

http://www.brides.com/wedding-dresses-style/wedding-dresses/gallery/dresses/vendor/results?hemline=short_mini&page=1

 

Good luck in finding your dress! 

[kim23]

last year I went to a beach wedding and the bride had a dress that was too formal...it did not work very well...casual is definitely the best way to go...

[MissHoneyBee]

I'm planning on a simple casual dress.  I feel in love with a convertible dress and think it will work perfectly.  That way I can have a long gown during the ceremony and short during the reception.  I will have my veil on all evening at the suggestion of my MIL who said she wants everyone to be able to identify the bride! :-)

[Brenners]

J Crew does have a few dresses that are less formal and fit an outdoor wedding.  Good luck in your search!

[KalikLove]

Your speaking my mind!! I can't seam to find a super fun beachy dress in natural fibers (full length) that I like. All the "beach casual" dresses are made of polyester and made cheaply. Since you are looking for a shorter dress, try Lilly Pulitzer, she makes superb quality palm beach wear. 

[KalikLove]

ohh and I forgot to mention BCBG makes some very cute dresses! http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270855498538&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_500wt_1094