n your mind, you’re already there. The warm, delicate sand between your toes. The salty, refreshing sea breeze against your cheek. The rejuvenating glow of the sun all around you and the tranquil blue of the ocean stretched out before you.

Standing there with you: The love of your life, eager to say “I do” to an eternity of happiness, in front of all your closest friends and family. It’s the celebration you’ve been waiting for.

The wedding of your dreams will become reality soon enough. You want it to be absolutely perfect, and part of that is picking the perfect beach wedding dress.

Before you say ‘yes’ to the dress, weigh your options.

There are many things to consider if you’re planning a beach wedding, things unique to this particular setting, and the dress is definitely one of them.

The same details that make getting married on the beach so attractive — sand, sun and water — are the same details that you have to keep in mind when choosing your dress.

First, choose your wedding dress cut.

Ball gowns and long trains can dazzle in up-scale, enclosed settings, but on a beach they’d be absolutely ruined. Picture that beautiful, but superfluous material being dragged across the sandy floor, or whipped about by seaside winds.

In this area, less is more. While it’s ultimately up to you, any of these cuts could be ideal.

• Sleeveless

• Strapless

• Halter-neck

• Off-the-shoulder

• Spaghetti-straps

Material can make-or-break a beach wedding.

Within those cuts, you have many options for material. The lighter, the better. Think chiffon, lace or silk. These fabrics are breezy and breathable — and plenty stylish. They’ll allow you to feel light and free — which is just how you want to feel on the happiest day of your life.

Between your anxious nerves and the sweltering sun, you’ll be warm enough already without draping yourself in the weight of a traditional wedding dress. Besides, won’t you want to feel that warm sun and cool breeze directly on your skin?

Functionality makes the whole day a dream.

Here’s another point to bear in mind. When it comes to wedding dresses, appearances get all the attention, but functionality is just as important. This is especially true in a destination wedding such as this. And it’s not like you have to sacrifice one to achieve the other.

Beyond dancing, your beach wedding dress should allow you to be comfortable frolicking in the sand and surf. When the big day comes, complete with storybook scenery and the person of your dreams, the last thing you’ll want to feel is tight or constricted.

In addition to photos and videos, you’ll come away from this day with memories. You’ll remember how you looked, but you’ll also remember how you felt. What you wear won’t decide the quality of those memories alone, but it won’t be irrelevant either.

The setting is perfect, your partner is perfect. Make sure your dress is perfect too.

Whether you’re looking for dressed-down and casual or something more elegant and formal, the beach wedding dress you’ll remember forever is out there. All you have to do is find it.

When you do find it, we’ll be ready to help you plan the rest of your perfect beach wedding.

Choosing the Perfect Beach Wedding Dress for Your Seaside Ceremony

Before you say ‘yes’ to the dress, weigh your options.

First, choose your wedding dress cut.

Material can make-or-break a beach wedding.

Functionality makes the whole day a dream.