- A classic beach wedding dress is relaxed and flowing, without too tight a bodice or too full a skirt. Beach styles often incorporate delicate "spaghetti" straps, a thin halter, a strapless top or even lacy "cap" sleeves. You can show a bit more skin in your beach wedding gown; after all, you're outside and it's probably going to be warm. Low-cut, draped necklines look great on the beach, as do low-backed gowns. For a classic style, choose a full-length dress or a hemline that hits at mid-calf.
- Short wedding dress styles are being seen on more and more brides, especially on the beach. If you want to be photographed ankle-deep in the ocean, you won't want your dress to be dragging through the sand and sea. Any hemline that hits at the knee or above is considered a short style. Short dresses offer the same choice of necklines as long dresses, so can be a fresh take on a classic wedding dress style. A short dress also gives you the option of doing a gathered or asymmetrical hemline.
- A fashionista who wants a casual beach wedding atmosphere but still prefers a fancier dress might consider a "mermaid"-style gown. The mermaid silhouette is a fitted from the top to about the mid-thigh, and is often strapless. The bottom is a flared, sometimes layered, skirt that resembles a mermaid's tail in shape and fit. This is a fun and fashionable style that will fit perfectly with a beach wedding theme.
