Who doesn’t love the idea of a coastal cross breeze, crystal waters, and barefoot vows? A beach wedding is one beautiful way to integrate nature into your day—the flip side of which is that those elements mean choosing a bridal gown extra wisely. The grandeur of a fit-and-flare tulle dress may be a better fit for the ballroom you opted out of.
Vogue’s Favorite Beach Wedding Dresses:
Going al fresco for your big day—whether you have plans for a destination wedding somewhere in the Caribbean over winter, in a European Riviera hotspot come summer, or along the California coast all year round—calls for easy silhouettes and light fabrics. We’re loving beach bridal gowns in cotton and cotton blends that maintain volume while still feeling location-appropriate; for example, Aje’s full skirted strapless dress or Markarian’s airy square neck gown. If your personal style is more in line with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s iconic slip dress, go for the seaside version in drapey, slightly more boho options by Stella McCartney, Toteme and Nili Lotan.
Then, there are the lightened-up lace wedding dresses that also embrace the breeziness of the venue—look at a feminine strapless one from Oscar de la Renta, a romantic halter from Rodarte, or something more sheer and sleeveless by Chloé. Cocktail dress codes mean you can go playful with a mini moment: Fashion-loved labels like Danielle Frankel and Loewe make beachy styles in shorter hemlines that still feel like bridal dresses. Or, there’s always a wild card option: an Alaia caftan or Andres Otalora fringe midi serve as unexpected but memorable wedding gowns.
Ahead, 24 perfect beach wedding dresses that make the case for a coastal ceremony.
