There’ something relaxing and romantic about getting married in a place that offers a view of the ocean, wearing comfortable but stylish beach wedding attire, feeling the gritty feel of sand on your feet, with only you and your beloved and closest family and friends nearby.

Many of you might dream of having a wedding on the beach. For those of you who are making that dream happen, you may find it difficult to chose or find appropriate beach wedding attire. There are different styles that are appropriate for these kind of weddings. It all depends on the location of the beach, the people participating, and the environment. If you are desiring to have an afternoon wedding on the beach, you may consider lighter attire depending on the weather and temperature. For men, you might consider some simple but classy board shorts, either plain, or with a simple design. Keep in mind that for beach wedding attire, you may want to keep your
colors neutral, or tropical. For ladies, you should consider short, loose dresses, that flow gently with movement. You could consider strapless wrap dresses as well, but keep in mind this style works with few body types. For men and their accessories, you might wish to look at some shell necklaces, bracelets, or maybe even some stringed flower adornments for the neck. If your wedding is to take place directly on sand, consider having the men go barefoot, or provide them with some neutral toned leather thong flip flops. The ladies in your wedding might enjoy having some shell lined sandals, or some anklets with sea shells embedded in the material. If you are going to have your wedding at night, consider having some warmer attire. Assuming that your wedding area will be well lighted, consider giving your men some bright tropical Hawaiian button up shirts. Button up shirts keep your shirt simple, but nice enough for a wedding. The tropical shirt would be well complimented with a pair of neutral, white, or tan colored slacks. Women would me appropriately attired in some long relaxed dresses. If you are wishing for a slightly more elegant look, consider getting a long halter dress that is loosely fitted. The halter neckline will give you that more elaborate look that you desire. If it is on the chillier side, you may consider some light shawls to wrap around the shoulders. Once again, you can consider nice sandals for either gender of the wedding party, and for the ladies, some white short pumps. If you need further assistance, or would like to see your ideas in your head in picture form, you may refer to the website www.weddingtropics.com for further ideas for your beach wedding attire.

Knowing exactly where everything will take place will very largely dictate the men’s beach wedding attire. Will some part or the entire wedding take place on an actual beach, or just near a beach? If it is just a beach-themed wedding then take your cue from the bridal beach wedding outfits. If the bride is wearing a ball gown, then perhaps a tux is not such a bad idea. If any part of the wedding will take place on an actual beach, then consider something a little less formal and a little more fun!

If the thought of the beach brings to your mind the picture of bums bumming it there, a beach wedding will be something that you will not appreciate. But think of how romantic it would be to take your vows with your beloved under the silvery rays of the moon, with the sea racing towards the shore to spary you with droplets as the waves smash against the sand and the cool breeze wafts in from the sea ruffling your hair, as musicians play “here comes the bride” and your loved one waits eagerly for you to join him at the makeshift altar under the starry, moonlit sky!