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Updated Sep 09, 202430 Beach Wedding Dresses Sure to Make a Splash
From the seashore to the dance floor.
Photos, left to right: KYHA Studios, Cortana, Wear Your Love
When it comes to choosing a beach wedding dress, practicality is just as important as style. Whether you're planning an extravagant tropical getaway or an intimate ceremony on the sand, you'll likely want a dress that you can look and feel your best in throughout the day. Relaxed silhouettes and breathable fabrics are key to staying cool and comfortable in any setting, especially when faced with sun, wind, and sand. Thankfully, because beaches are an ultra-popular wedding venue for summer nuptials, most wedding dress designers and bridal salons offer lightweight looks that are fit for the occasion.
To help you narrow your search, we've rounded up our favorite picks for every kind of dress code and price range. From basics to boho and everything in between, these 35 looks will help make your day an (ocean) breeze. Once you've found the perfect pick for your seaside soirée, head to our beach wedding shoe roundup to find a comfortable pair to brave the sand in.
In this article…
- Simple Beach Wedding Dresses
- Casual Beach Wedding Dresses
- Boho Beach Wedding Dresses
- Lace Beach Wedding Dresses
- Sexy Beach Wedding Dresses
- Short Beach Wedding Dresses
Simple Beach Wedding Dresses
There's a reason why beach weddings are a tried-and-true option for summer nuptials: their simplicity. When surrounded by gorgeous views as far as the eye can see, you'll find that there's no need for much extra. If you're looking to let your setting speak for itself on your big day, these five simple wedding dresses are for you.
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Chosen by KYHA Mesina Gown
Photo: KYHA Studios
Like a pearl in an oyster, you'll look iridescent in this satin slip dress once you step out into the sun. With a strapless neckline, relaxed silhouette, and dramatic train, the Mesina gown is anything but ordinary.
Size Range: 0 - 11
Reev Bridal Celeste Gown
Photo: Reev Bridal
How about a beach wedding dress inspired by the beauty of the sea? This strapless satin gown features a seashell-shaped bodice and pleated A-line skirt whose texture and movement are reminiscent of water.
Size Range: Custom
Savannah Miller Chloe Gown
Photo: The Knot
Here's a pick that's sure to fare well against a soft coastal breeze. Made from lightweight silk fabric, this slip dress features a delicately draped design on the bodice that gives way to an ultra-relaxed skirt.
Size Range: 0 - 18
Jenny by Jenny Yoo Kate Fit-and-Flare Gown With Removable Sleeves
Photo: Anthropologie
Pair this simple wedding dress with coastal-inspired accessories (hello pearlcore), or let its stunning silhouette speak for itself. Either way, it's the perfect pick for your seaside ceremony.
Size Range: 0 - 26
Watters Designs Lucetta Gown
Photo: Watters
Whoever said ball gowns and beach weddings don't mix never saw the Lucetta gown. A bustier bodice and full skirt make it feel distinctly bridal, while its textured detailing gives it a beachy feel.
Size Range: 00 - 24W
Casual Beach Wedding Dresses
Planning a low-key ceremony by the sea? You'll need a laid-back look to fit the vibe. We think you'll adore these five casual beach wedding dresses (and the fact that they can double as honeymoon outfits for your post-wedding fun in the sun).
Torrid Ivory Lace A-line Boho Wedding Dress
Photo: Torrid
Let your free-spirited side shine in this whimsical plus-size maxi gown. Its relaxed silhouette features a V-neckline, flutter sleeves, and delicate lace detailing for a beautifully bohemian look.
Size Range: 10 - 30
Cortana Lucy Bustier Top and Bambola Skirt
Photo: Cortana
A summer wedding on the beach offers the perfect chance to show a bit of skin, so why not go for a two-piece set? Because this option is made from silk bambula, it's ultra-lightweight and breathable. Plus, you can make use of the top and skirt as separates after the wedding.
Size Range: Custom
Sachin & Babi Astor Gown
Photo: Sachin & Babi
This simple maxi dress is an elegant option for any summer occasion, from saying 'I do' to sipping cocktails under the sun. Delicate pearl detailing around the bodice gives it a subtle nautical touch that we love.
Size Range: 0 - 14
BHLDN Nassau Long-Sleeve Deep-V Embroidered Side-Slit Wedding Gown
Photo: BHLDN
Here's a casual wedding dress you'll love for your big day (and for special occasions long afterward). Thanks to its charming embroidered detailing and thigh-high leg slit, it's the perfect combination of sweet and sexy.
Size Range: 0 - 18
Lulus Heavenly Hues White Maxi Dress
Photo: Lulus
You'll love stepping out in this white maxi dress from your wedding day to your honeymoon. Its plunging neckline, airy skirt, and thigh-high leg slit make it an ideal plus-size pick for a casual dress code.
Size Range: XXS - 3XL
Boho Beach Wedding Dresses
The bohemian bride makes her own rules, and that might mean opting for a dress that strays from tradition. If you're ready to embrace your free-spirited side, these five boho wedding dresses are for you.
Willowby Arlo Gown
Photo: Watters
Show off your summer tan in this sultry gown. Made from breathable embroidered tulle and featuring side cutouts that extend into an open back, it's the perfect pick for keeping cool and comfortable by the coast.
Size Range: 00 Petite - 15 Extra Tall
Jenny Yoo Noa Gown
Photo: Jenny Yoo
Boho brides rejoice. The Noa gown offers a laidback look you're sure to love. Between its relaxed A-line silhouette made from chiffon fabric and its off-shoulder sleeves, we're simply obsessed.
Size Range: 0 - 18
Cortana Agora Dress
Photo: Cortana
Looking for something lightweight for a day spent under the sun? We love this boho A-line gown. Because it's made from frayed silk bambula fabric and lined in stretch silk georgette, it will keep you cool and comfortable throughout your celebration.
Size Range: Custom
Indiebride London Wylie Dress
Photo: Indiebride
Talk about timeless. This look would wow in the 70s just as much as it would today. Sustainably made from Egyptian cotton, the lightweight and breathable lace maxi gown is an ideal way to ring in your summer of love.
Size Range: Custom
BHLDN Valerie Flutter-Sleeve Pleated Satin Wedding Gown
Photo: Anthropologie
You can't go wrong with a classic, and the Valerie dress is a testament to that. Its plunging neckline, empire waist, and A-line silhouette make it a beach wedding pick that checks off all our boxes.
Size Range: 0 - 26W
Lace Beach Wedding Dresses
Lace gowns are a classic option for any wedding, but they pair well with beach events in particular due to their breathability. For a lightweight look that will stand the test of time, you can't go wrong with these five lace wedding dresses.
Wear Your Love Mailyn Dress
Photo: Wear Your Love
This floral lace maxi gown is equal parts feminine and fierce. Its A-line silhouette features illusion lace bell sleeves, a dramatic open back, and a flowing train (plus the option to choose your desired length).
Size Range: Custom
Willowby by Watters Cameron Tiered-Sleeve Off-Shoulder Mesh Column Wedding Gown
Photo: Anthropologie
Bring your cottagecore dreams to life with this whimsical wedding dress. Made from breathable eyelet lace material and featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline, it's sure to keep you cool on the coast.
Size Range: 0 - 26W
AW Bridal Mayer Wedding Dress
Photo: The Knot
There's so much to love about the Mayer gown—from its V-neckline featuring intricate lace embroidery to its side leg slit and dramatic train. As if that wasn't enough, it's also affordable and size-inclusive.
Size Range: 0 - 30
Dreamers & Lovers Ruth Dress
Photo: Dreamers and Lovers
If you're looking for a boho wedding dress that pairs well with sunshine and a sea breeze, the Ruth dress is for you. With a classic sweetheart neckline and short off-the-shoulder sleeves, you simply can't go wrong.
Size Range: Custom
Watters Sirena Gown Ivory
Photo: Watters
Heading to the tropics for your destination wedding? The Sirena gown is calling your name. With a mermaid silhouette, plunging strapless neckline, and a tropical flower lace design, it will look stunning on the sand.
Size Range: 00 - 24W
Sexy Beach Wedding Dresses
If you didn't think beach attire could get any sexier than your favorite bikini, think again. Even against an elegant coastal backdrop, all eyes are guaranteed to be on you when you step out in one of these five beach wedding dresses.
Azazie Laylah Gown
Photo: Azazie
This convertible wedding dress will seamlessly take you from the seashore to the dance floor. Its chiffon sleeves can be worn several ways, whether it be draped off the shoulders or wrapped around them as a shawl.
Size Range: 0 - 30
Grace Loves Lace Mila Gown
Photo: Grace Loves Lace
At the intersection of simple and sexy, you'll find the Mila gown. Its fit and flare silhouette with an off-shoulder neckline and sweep train was designed to flatter. Pair it with an embroidered veil for a modern understated look.
Size Range: XS - 3XL
Willowby by Watters Elynor Strapless Satin Mermaid Wedding Gown
Photo: Anthropologie
Nothing says 'beach wedding' quite like a mermaid silhouette wedding dress. Thanks to this strapless satin gown's lustrous fabric and figure-flattering fit, you'll feel as majestic as the mythical sea creature.
Size Range: 00 - 24W
Danielle Frankel Sinclair Gown
Photo: Danielle Frankel
How's this for an ocean-inspired look? Cut from iridescent crinkle silk wool, the Sinclair gown features ruffle detailing throughout that's reminiscent of waves rolling onto the shore. Oh, and we can't forget to mention that dramatic flowing train.
Size Range: 0 - 14
Katherine Tash Bella Gown
Photo: Katherine Tash
There's something about a simple satin gown that's oh-so-sexy—especially when it looks like this. Its silhouette was designed to flatter your natural curves, while its open back brings all the drama.
Size Range: Custom
Short Beach Wedding Dresses
Whether you're choosing a bikini or a beach wedding dress, the same sentiment holds true: sometimes less is more. We think you'll agree that these five mini-wedding dresses are nothing *short* of perfection.
Sachin & Babi Pippa One-Shoulder Pearl-Embellished Mini Dress
Photo: Anthropologie
You'll be looking like a jewel of the sea in this pearl-embellished mini dress. An oversized bow and a sash that trails down the back give maximum glam to this mini look.
Size Range: 0 - 16
Bronx and Banco Madeleine Lace Dress
Photo: Rent the Runway
Heading to the beach for your destination wedding? Here's a little white dress you'll want to add to your packing list. You can rent the lace mini, along with all your other wedding day essentials, for one convenient price.
Size Range: XS - XXL
Bridal by ELOQUII Floral Mini Dress
Photo: ELOQUII
A hot day in the sun calls for an even hotter dress. Between its festive floral design and off-the-shoulder neckline, it's safe to say that this lace midi dress is beach wedding-approved.
Size Range: 14 - 28
Show Me Your Mumu Jasmine Halter Mini Dress Ivory Luxe Satin
Photo: Show Me Your Mumu
Get into vacation mode with this white mini-dress. Its convertible halter neckline and relaxed silhouette make it a perfect pick for saying 'I do' or sitting poolside.
Size Range: XXS - XXL
BHLDN Flamenco-Hem Asymmetrical Midi Dress
Photo: Anthropologie
Here's another unique beach wedding dress inspired by the sea. The flounced hem on this strapless style creates texture and movement like water cascading onto the shore.
Size Range: XS-XL
