How To Create The Ultimate Beach Bridal Style
Exchanging your vows on the beach with the sound of the ocean as your wedding backdrop is the ultimate dream of any free-spirited bride. That being said, there are a few practical considerations when it comes to creating your beach bridal look while looking effortlessly gorgeous with sea salt in your hair.
From choosing the right beach wedding dress, to finishing your look with the perfect pair of low heels, this guide is here to help you create a cool beach bridal style for your special day.
Beach Wedding Dress Inspiration
To create that beach bridal look, it all starts by choosing the beach wedding dress that will both enhance your beauty while giving you that effortless, natural style. This is because dress ideas that look great in a photo and sound dreamy in theory, may in reality might not withstand the elements and weather on the day.
If you would like to look absolutely stunning in your wedding photos on the beach, a cocktail length or a tea length dress might be worth considering as a place to start.
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Alternatively, a silky satin dress with a slit showing glowing skin and pretty shoes or your bare feet.
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Floral patterns and appliqué fabric are also incredibly chic for beach weddings. Forever Soles' bride Ellie and Lauren both wore floral appliqué dresses for their romantic beach wedding celebration.
Forever Soles' bride Ellie and groom Trevor
Forever Soles' bride Lauren and groom Carlos
Best Bridal Shoes For A Beach Wedding
When it comes to choosing your wedding shoes for your wedding on the beach, there are plenty of options for you to consider. This guide advises strongly against relying on high heels to make your beach wedding dress work. However, if you already have the perfect beach wedding dress in tow, check out these best shoes for a beach wedding that are comfortable yet effortlessly chic!
A gorgeous hue of blue that goes perfectly well with the beach backdrop, our Dove Heels are indeed the best shoes for a beach wedding. You'll love wearing this while saying your vows on the beach, and wear them beyond your special day.
One of the best shoes you can wear for a beach wedding are our Bloom Flats, the ultimate pre-wedding slip on and for your beach wedding dance.
Why choose between comfort or style when you can have the best of both worlds? Our Bloom Sandals are the stylish beach wedding shoes for the ultra romantic modern bride who also cherishes comfort.
Beach Bridal Hairstyle
Now that you have your dress and shoes figured out, it is time to decide on your beach bridal hairstyle. Whether you go for a sweet, braided look, romantic tousled wavy hair or side swept beach hairstyle, remember to choose one that allows your personality to shine. At the end of the day, it is all about having fun while looking good on your special day.
If you are in need of a little inspiration, look no further than these Forever Soles real brides who perfected their version of the ultimate beach bridal hair!
Channel the laidback beach bridal look with a straw hat and relaxed sea sprayed hair.
Forever Soles bride Kristin kept things simple yet romantic by wearing her wavy hair down with a floral wreath.
Forever Soles bride Steph kept it elegant with a low chignon up-do paired with statement earrings.
Forever Soles bride Erica accessorised her tousled beach hairstyle with a chic wedding veil.
Forever Soles bride Alline channeled her inner beach goddess with an elegant hair band
Incorporate plants and summer flowers to your beach bridal look
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Accessories for your beach wedding
Saying "I do" on the beach is definitely a romantic affair, but walking on the beach for your wedding ceremony also means keeping accessories to a minimum. For most modern brides who love baring their feet on the white sandy beaches, our barefoot sandals are the best accessories ever.
If you would like to keep things simple while you walk down your sandy aisle for your ceremony, our barefoot sandals are chic, comfortable and photograph beautifully. You will definitely feel like an ocean princess while you get hitched on the beach!
Forever Soles bride Alline wears the Lai Lani barefoot sandals and her lovely bridesmaid the Fiji.
Alternatively, you can also go 100% barefoot and wear our Eclipse pearl barefoot sandal. You'll easily be exuding ethereal elegance while you say "I Do" on the beach.
Looking for more shoes for your beach wedding? Check out our Beach Wedding Bride Shoes collection for more inspo.
Embroider your wedding dress with floral beads or a tropical theme for elegant beach goddess vibes
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As you can see, there are plenty of ways you can create your very own beach bridal style.
At the end of the day, it is YOUR wedding so be confident in your choices. Whether you favour the more laid back, natural bridal look, or are leaning towards the romantic, ocean goddess style, these beach wedding ideas will definitely serve as a guidance towards creating a wedding celebration on the beach you will never forget!
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