Casual beach wedding attire

Looking for the right beach wedding attire? 

Read on to find the inspiration you need to properly style your outfit for the next casual beach wedding you’ll attend.


Have you received an invitation to a beach wedding? Are you wondering what beach wedding attire would suit you the best? Set in stunningly romantic landscapes, casual beach weddings are among the breeziest (no pun intended) and most informal weddings you can attend. 

If you are invited to an exotic destination, you can turn the beach wedding into a perfect vacation. On the other side, however, beach wedding outfits tend to cause a lot of uncertainty among guests. The dress code is, of course, beach casual. However, there is a fine line between what is considered too informal and what is considered to be appropriate for a casual beach wedding.



To help clear some sartorial doubts that you might have, here is a list of casual beach wedding attire that is sure to impress everyone at the next casual beach wedding you will be attending. 

Go for a Casual Sundress

Suitable for casual beach weddings, sundresses embody everything that is casual, fun and cheerful. With many necklines, lengths and styles of sundresses to choose from, you are bound to find one that is right for you. Opt for an interestingly styled sundress decorated with polka-dots or bold and bright florals. Wear the outfit with a pair of sandals, wedges or flats.  



Consider wearing a Breezy Maxi Dress

A foolproof dress for a casual beach wedding is definitely casual maxi dresses. Featuring a fitted bodice and a long flowing skirt, there are many styles, colors and patterns to choose from. Stick to casual maxi dresses with a light and breezy vibe. Some good patterns to go for are bold florals, geometric lines and stripes. Match your maxi with strapped sandals, mules or espadrilles. 



Between a Dress and a Pair of Shorts

A cross between a dress and a pair of shorts, incredibly comfortable and stylish, romper dresses can be worn in many styles, colors and patterns. Go for a brightly colored romper dress that gives off a casual vibe. You can also opt for a romper dress that features flirty and fun patterns. Match the outfit with a pair of heeled sandals, espadrilles or mules. 



Unique Black Mini Dress

Yes, you can wear black to a wedding! According to Glamour magazine, you can wear a black dress to a summer wedding, this is their pick for a formal one.  But, If you’re looking for a unique and casual black dress, we recommend you to go for a vintage-inspired mini dress with a preppy and cute vibe. This velvet sash neckline give is it the classy touch and makes it suitable for any wedding dress code. Match it with wedges, heeled sandals or oxford shoes. Very popular during this season, there are many kinds of wholesale women’s clothing for boutiques to stock up on. Check out their catalogues to get inspiration. 




Pick an Eye-catching Asymmetric Skirt

With a unique hemline, asymmetric skirts are versatile and easy to style. For a fun and informal beach wedding, asymmetric skirts are eye-catching while not being over the top. When choosing an asymmetric skirt, consider fun and classy patterns like plaid, stripes, geometric shapes or dainty florals. 




If you opt for a solid colored asymmetric skirt, match it with a cold-shoulder or off-shoulder top. Wear it with a pair of strapped sandals, flats or espadrilles. 

The Benefits of High & Low Dress

Unlike to an asymmetric dress, high-low dresses flaunt a hemline that is higher in the front and gradually lowers at the back. With a high-low dress, you can enjoy the benefits of both a short dress and a long dress at a casual beach wedding. Go for vibrant and eye-catching patterns like florals, unique stripes or abstract. Wear the outfit with a pair of sandals, ankle strap espadrilles or wedges.

Shirtdress & Fashion accessories

Comfortable, cute and classy, if styled right, shirtdresses can be worn to a casual beach wedding. While ensuring the hemline stays around the knees, you can opt for a loose-fitting shirtdress or a fitted one. If the design of your shirtdress is simple, style the shirtdress with fashion accessories like a slim belt. Pair the outfit with brogues, ankle strap sandals, bright sneakers or flats.



Culottes & Off-shoulder Top

With a hemline that ends at the calf, culottes can be difficult to correctly pair for a stylish look. However, when styled right, culottes are classy and stylish pieces to wear at a casual beach wedding. Wear a solid colored pair of culottes and match it with a flirty off-shoulder crop top. You can also go for a striped pair of culottes and wear it with a cute halter neck tank top. Match culottes with a pair of heeled sandals, heeled wedges or brogues.

Pencil Skirt With Floral Details

Available in many colors, styles, patterns and fabrics, a pencil skirt would be a great choice for a beach wedding.  Opt for lighter fabrics and patterns like colored stripes, geometric shapes, polka dots and florals. Match the pencil skirt with a colored crocheted lace crop top or an off-shoulder top. Wear your outfit with a pair of brogues, sneakers, ankle strap sandals or wedges. 



Get me back to 40’s 

Dainty, flirty and fun, modern tea dresses, although completely redefined, get you back to the 40’s and 50’s where it’s inspiration came from. Tea dresses are modest, casual and completely appropriate for a casual beach wedding. Opt for a tea dress that features floral patterns set against a striking color. Match the outfit with oxford shoes, sandals or wedges.  




Dressing up for a casual beach wedding can be such a fun! Beach wedding outfits need to toe the line between “beach casual” and “smart casual”, so I hope that with this exhaustive list, you’ll get some inspiration to flaunt your personal sartorial tastes at the next beach casual wedding you attend. 

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