Life's a beach

 

 

 

What to wear for a beach wedding? Well, if we assume that the sun is shining, the sea is murmuring in the background and the atmosphere is outdoor and relaxed, it's a very different scenario from the traditional indoor church ceremony. There might be a band hired to play to the guests, some dancing, a beach barbie. So beach wedding outfits can't be tight and constricted, shoes must be light and easy to walk in, and concessions must be made to the fresh-air ambience.

 

What could be prettier than a floaty, bias-cut sleeveless dress in silk, satin, chiffon or cotton? (We don't see many British brides doing a Pamela Anderson and getting wed in a bikini, although if you've got it, flaunt it!) With a light and breezy dress, you don't need much more than a gorgeous straw hat or a wreath of flowers in your hair. If you're a hippie chick, go for pretty flip-flops. If you want something a little more substantial, check out our opera wedding shoes, ballet wedding slippers, flat court wedding shoes, flat mule wedding shoes or flat sandal wedding shoes - all easy to walk in and available in white, ivory or the colour of your choice if you choose to dye. (If your dress is lilac, your shoes can be too!)

                                                                                                       

Your bridesmaids don't need to be formally dressed either - they could wear beach wedding outfits of similar light shift dresses, and if the sun's out and the sky's blue, the colours can be stronger than the usual British pastel palette. Imagine your bridesmaids all in sunny yellow, or vibrant blue, or coral pink. Alternatively, go for white or ivory, always cool and classy choices.

 

If you have some little bridesmaids and want to go for all-out pretty, take a look at our range of children's bridesmaid's dresses. Our Charlotte bridesmaid dresses are simple enough to look great on the beach - it's a classic waisted dress in satin and crystal organza, available in ivory and designed for girls aged 6 months to 7 years. Or our Florence bridesmaid dress, a simple satin circle dress that is made just that little bit extra special with an overlay skirt in soft organza and a gorgeous lace bow sash. The Patricia bridesmaid dresses with their elegant satin skirt and empire line waist finished with a slim satin ribbon belt and diamante square buckle are also simple and chic enough to look striking at a beach wedding outdoors.

 

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