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Destined for a Beach Wedding

Boston, MA, July 26, 2005 – Who says the honeymoon starts after the wedding? WeddingChannel.com recently reported that 15% of brides are having a destination wedding. Many of you are holding your ceremonies in the same location that you are spending your honeymoon and many of your guests will use this time for their own vacations.

Timing is Everything

The timing of your destination wedding often depends on where you’re headed. For instance, you wouldn’t plan a destination wedding in the Caribbean in August because it is hurricane season. Even though the time of year of your destination wedding may determine the location; it doesn’t necessarily determine what you should wear. Naturally, for a summer wedding or cruise, you’d wear lightweight fabrics. But this is also true if you are planning a fall beach or island wedding. Not sure what to wear? Here are some simple tips to stay cool and comfortable yet formal and elegant.

Best Looks for Beach Brides

Many popular places for destination weddings are tropical like Hawaii, the Caribbean or European beach resorts. For these types of beachfront or island weddings, brides may forgo the traditional princess gown with cathedral length train and opt instead for a strapless sheath. Shorter tea length or cocktail dresses are other appropriate choices for brides that still lend a sense of formality to the event. Many beach brides choose to go barefoot to let the sand get between their toes.

Seaside Groom’s Gear

Some grooms choose to wear blue blazers and khakis. That’s ok for the rehearsal dinner but your wedding day outfit should be extra special. It is the most important day of your life. Bill Tzizik, CEO of Classic Tuxedo says, “A beach wedding has the beautiful sand and surf as the background with lush greenery from the palm trees and the bluest skies. You’ve spent a lot of money to find the most picturesque location. Your pictures will look even more phenomenal if you also make sure that what you’re wearing matches the event. A perfect choice for summer or fall beach weddings, you can get an island look with a white or off-white dinner jacket with black trousers. These types of linen jackets are light and cool but add a touch of formality to the event. They are also perfect for sailing excursions or cruises.” Grooms can wear sandals to complete the look. Sunglasses are optional.

You can still have some fun in the sun at your resort style weekend or wedding vacation while evoking a bit of formality. If a destination wedding is in your future, be sure to consider the climate of the location when selecting what you will wear and don’t worry about the season as much.

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