Beach weddings are just perfect for some couples, there's no arguing about who to invite, no getting delayed at the airport for your honeymoon because you're already there and no one else to worry about apart from yourselves.
Beach weddings have so many plus points it's easy to see why more and more couple go down this route instead of having a traditional wedding. Since your wedding is no longer traditional, your wedding dress shouldn't be either.
Many brides struggle with finding the perfect Prom Dresses UK or find the perfect wedding gown for them only to realise while it was perfect for them it wasn't perfect for the beach.
To make sure you don't make that mistake follow these simple rules.
Make sure your beach wedding gown is the right length
A traditional bridal dress generally hits the floor and has a train this isn't going to work on a sandy beach. If you still want a long dress make sure it stops around your ankles. This will help keep you cool as well as not getting in the way when you walk along the beach and getting stained by the sand. Depending on your style and your personal preference it's perfectly acceptable to wear a shorter dress on the beach, if you want to show of you legs opt for something above the knee if you feel like your legs aren't worthy of being shown off then try a calf or ankle length dress.
If you know that the beach that you're getting married at is known to be windy you need to consider the effect this will have on your bridal gown and your hair. An ankle length long Prom Dresses could prove difficult to walk in if the wind keeps wrapping itself around your legs. If you've got any layers or ruffles then the wind will constantly catch these and you don't want to spend your wedding ceremony pushing ruffles back down so you can see what's going on. In fact its better not to buy dresses with ruffles or layers and sand likes to find a way into these nooks and crannies and you'll never get it out before you head back to your hotel.
Make sure your wedding dress is created with thin, light breathable material
If you're getting married on a beach, I'm going to assume you're getting married somewhere sunny and hot, the last thing you want to do is overheat and sweat all your make up off on your wedding day. Choose fabric like cotton, chiffon or silk to keep you cool, these fabrics are also light and thin so wedding dresses created from these fabrics are easily transportable.
Make sure you can transport your wedding dress
If you've tried on traditional wedding gowns in the bridal shops then you'll know that there's no way that a uk wedding dressess like that is going to fit into your suitcase. Plus do you remember how heavy they are? Just think of the excess baggage you'll end up paying. Your beach ceremony dress should be made from light thin material so it's easy to transport.
These are just a few things to think about before choosing a beach wedding dress for more information about beach weddings head over to my blog at Wedding And Gems Directory and if you need help with picking your beach wedding hair accessories then this article over at the main Wedding And Gems site Accessories for beach weddings will be some use to you.
Wedding dresses in 2010 seem to be running the gamut from sexy and slinky to "belle of the ball" as brides of all ages seek to fulfill their wildest fantasies and girlhood dreams. In fact, there doesn't seem to be any one trend, other than to have fun, and no right or wrong when it comes to style and statement.
Although anything sexy, silky and sultry is expected to provide a lot of heat this year, those desiring to be "goddesses" can find an assortment of Grecian style gowns by designers such as Manuel Mota, August Jones and Lambert Creations. These feature flowing materials and high waists are suitable for slim Prom Dresses with less on top. While more endowed women looking to show off their cleavage while placing less emphasis on their legs can relive the antebellum South in gorgeous ball gowns designed by Ian Stuart, Sottero & Midgley or Maureen Myring Kesterton The only problem here, however, is you may need all your bridesmaids to help "squish" you into them. Though getting out of them, can create a whole other kind of fantasy.
1950's glamour is also making a big comeback with both ultra tight "mermaid" gowns with broad skirt tails by Ellis Bridals and Benjamin Roberts, as well as long Prom Dresses in a variety of hemlines from all around floor-length to short in front, long in back creations offered by top designers such as Suzanne Ermann and Sarah Danielle. Still, brides in this era may even find that the perfect dress is the one worn by their grandmothers.
In addition, tea-length dresses are another 1950's inspired look ideal for petite brides interested in less formal, fun afternoon weddings, while mini dresses are one of the "hottest" trends this year, ideal for the somewhat "funky" bride who wants a different more free type of dress to wear at the reception so she can dance the night away.
In fact, fun and color seem to be what most women are looking for in 2010, with lots of women choosing to forgo traditional white for gowns in lavender, blue, pink and green, as well as a touch of black. Metallic fabrics are also finding their way to the altar along with lace and tiered ruffles from the waist to the floor, sassy sashes, lots of beading, feathers and oodles of decorative flower accents, as more and more brides-to-be are saying "I do" to the various lines of asymmetrical hemlines and necklines seen on all the runways now, as well as showing a preference for one shoulder fashions instead of last year's strapless looks.
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