So he finally popped the question and you said....yes!  And now the romantic in you wants that perfect beach wedding you have always dreamed about.  So the planning begins and of course the most important decision is what the heck are you gonna wear?  Yes, we all know your wedding dress is the hardest thing to decide on but have you stopped to consider what else you will need to pack?  You are going to be frolicking along the beach and in the ocean after all.

Starting with your beach wedding dress, you must decide on the appropriate fabric that will breathe nicely in the warm weather such as tulle, organza, silk, satin or chiffon.  You may even consider a cotton slip dress.  Strapless and shorter length dresses are popular, however, in certain destinations it may be cooler on the beach than you originally thought so you may want to stay with a traditionally longer dress or have a shawl handy. Also keep in mind the length of the dress in case you are going barefoot or in sandals as you will be near water and sand.  Keep in mind your dress should pack well and that you keep it with you either in a garment bag or carry on when travelling.

Remember to think about the following things when packing your suitcase; what type of shoes do you want to wear...heals, sandals, or nothing at all (going barefoot is the latest trend), what kind of jewelry will you wear...traditional diamonds may be too extravagant and you may want to simplify it with pearls or seashell necklaces, earrings and bracelets. 

What wedding bikini do you want to wear instead of your regular bikini. What type of wedding loungewear have you considered (there are a lot of fun beach wedding attire you may not have thought of).  What is your husband-to-be going to wear (sometimes that is even more difficult to figure out than your dress), and have you thought about your garter and wedding lingerie? 

Do not forget that your hairstyle is also important part of your whole ensemble...how do you want to wear it so that it will easily and simply compliment the beach surroundings as well as the rest of the attire?  Keep in mind you may have a breeze off of the ocean so you may want to rethink wearing it down as it may blow on your face and be an unnecessary distraction.  Perhaps a casual updo or some fresh flowers will do instead of a tiara or veil?  You may also opt for a wide brim straw hat if you have sensitive skin or think you may be in the sun for an extended period of time. You may need to keep these ideas in mind for the wedding party also as they may have special individual needs.

There are many cute classy styles to go along with your beach wedding theme...so take a journey through these links to make sure your packing checklist is complete.  At the end of the day keep comfort and packing issues in the forefront.  But mostly remember that you chose to have a beach wedding due to its simplicity so keep things light and carefree.

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