Skip the big dress. Let's face it: A ballgown belongs in, well, a ballroom. "You may be able to get down the aisle in a full dress and long train," notes Paulette Davis of Bahamas Wedding Planner, "but walking on the beach and taking photos won't be easy. If a large dress is a must, make sure it can bustle easily."
Think light. "Dresses with lace trim can be difficult because they pick up debris from the beach," says Kate Bentley of Happily Ever After Wedding Planning & Design in Key West, Florida. "Instead, choose a lightweight fabric like chiffon or charmeuse so your gown flows in the ocean breeze."
Ditch the heels. Sand and high heels just don't mix. "Wear flat-sole sandals, espadrilles or wedges -- shoes that won't sink into the sand," says Banting. Have your gown hemmed with or without shoes, depending on which option you choose. "Remember, sand can get pretty hot. Have an aisle runner made of fabric or thick flower petals to help keep your tootsies cool."
Consider an updo. "Think of the elements when deciding on a hairstyle," says Beth Helmstetter of Beth Helmstetter Events in Los Angeles. "A tried and true updo will keep you looking polished all night." Larissa Banting of Weddings Costa Rica suggests doing a trial run at your location. If wearing your hair down is the only option, Helmstetter recommends investing in the services of a stylist, who can do touch-ups throughout the day.
Nix the veil. "When marrying outside, think twice about a long veil," cautions Stacy Mulcare of Ceremonies of St. John. "If it's windy, it will be a nightmare for you and the photographer." Instead, accessorize your 'do with fresh flowers or a fascinator.
Let your guys go informal. "While many brides envision their groom in a tux, black wool is a no-no in tropical climates," says Helmstetter. Allister Simmons of the
Bridal Suite Bermuda Weddings adds, "We save the 'penguin suits' for our many beautiful chapels and churches. Lightweight cotton pants or even Bermuda shorts are great options for the beach." Donec lobortis congue fringilla. Donec consequat ornare sodales. Nunc posuere mattis mi, ut facilisis ligula accu In consectetur accumsan diam.Eget porttitor justo luctus id. Suspendisse consec-tetur mauris vitae odio semper euismod. Curabitur in enim augue. Cras et eros convallis risus ullamcorper aliquam at in odio. Quisque vitae rutrum mi. Aliquam ac erat at neque accumsan tristique. Praesent id tempor nisl. Curabitur sed nulla at magna venenatis cursus vitae nec tortor. Maecenas elit nunc, porttitor non tincidunt nec, sceler-isque vel dolor. Suspendisse consectetur mauris vitae odio semper euismod. Curabitur in enim augue. Curabitur vel tincidunt odio. Integer volut-pat tempus nunc, sed molestie velit pellentesque eu. Praesent dapibus enim turpis, at lacinia purus. Fusce dictum fringilla justo ut pellentesque. Vivamus eu urna dolor, id ultrices odio. Fusce sit amet sem nibh. Phasellus rhoncus imper diet egestas. Maecenas ipsum purus, ultricies ut hendrerit ac, imperdiet etlectus.Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et.
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