Finding the perfect wedding dress can be tricky, for beach brides: You want something that feels special enough for your wedding {Sorry, white cotton sundresses. } but you can’t have a heavy gown weighing you down. With that in mind, we picked almost two dozen dazzling wedding dresses that will fit in perfectly amid the sand and the surf—and they’re not all strapless chiffon columns. A beach bride can get married in pretty much any shape or style wedding dress, just remember: If you must say “I do” in a ball gown wedding dress, look for one with an understated crop top to keep things from getting too hot. Or, if you prefer the look openwork sleeves, find a dress that balances them with a shorter skirt.
Blush by Hayley Paige style 1605.
Notte by Marchesa Mirella Gown from BHLDN, $1,400.
Grace Loves Lace Hollie Dress, from $1,880.
J.Crew Cara Gown, $595.
Melissa Sweet Pleated Wedding Dress With Tulle from David’s Bridal, $399.99.
For Love and Lemons Rosalie Dress, $304.
Badgley Mischka Valentina Gown from BHLDN, $1,000.
Tadashi Shoji Lace-Inset Sleeveless Gown from Saks Fifth Avenue, $498.
J.Crew Harper Beaded Mermaid Gown, $1,100.
For Love and Lemons Luna Maxidress, $252.
DB Studio Beaded Illusion Sheath Casual Wedding Dress, $379.95.
Claire Pettibone Romantique Wyoming Dress.
Tadashi Shoji Mina Gown from BHLDN, $700.
Sue Wong Beaded Illusion Gown from Saks Fifth Avenue, $648.
J.Crew Collection Floral Lace Skirt, $395.
Grace Loves Lace Loren Tulle Dress, from $1,200.
Galina Signature Two-Piece Mikado Crop Top Ball Gown from David’s Bridal, $1,050.
Monique Lhuillier Maren Dress.
Want even more wedding dresses? Here are the most popular styles from the past 100 years.