Plus Size Beach Wedding Dresses

The stylish collection of informal bridal dresses in plus sizes 14 to 40 make you a gorgeous bride when you tie the knot in a tranquil seaside location. When you wear an elegant plus size beach wedding dress you set the tone for your dream of a magical seaside ceremony and modern reception come true.

Do brides wear long sleeve plus size beach wedding dresses?

Although not customary, curvy brides should feel free to wear a long sleeve plus size bridal gown for a beach wedding. On the positive side, long sleeves let you feel comfortable and confident if you prefer to have your arms covered. As a practical matter, sleeves also offer protection from the harmful sun.

What is the best fabric for casual beach wedding dresses plus size?

The best fabrics for a casual plus size beach wedding dress are light, airy and breathable. For a seaside ceremony, wedding designer Phyllis Brasch Librach favors creating styles in organza, tulle, chiffon and lace. If you want a fabric that floats in the breeze, opt for a chiffon dress. For a classic, and oh-so romantic look, go for an informal beach bridal dress in lace. Organza gives you a sheer fabric that shines in the sunlight. Tulle will move the least but it’s an open weave that keeps you cool.

What style veil goes best with a plus-size beach wedding dress?

The best veil for a beach wedding is the one that makes you feel beautiful while also being easy to manage when walking through sand in the ocean breeze. Many beach brides opt to keep the veil short, selecting one that touches their fingertips or elbows. If you still want that dramatic look you can choose to wear a longer court or cathedral length veil. But keep in mind the yards and yards of fabric can be a challenge to handle in a gust of wind or to keep from getting dragged down in the sand. Overall, it's all about how you want to look and what you think you can manage on your big day.

A veil may be traditional for bridal attire at formal weddings but it’s certainly an option if you’re getting married on the beach. Instead, consider pairing your plus size beach wedding dress with flowers in your hair. For a Boho vibe, opt for a wreath of fresh or silk flowers to create a free-spirited look. Is your vision a minimalistic look? Then pin a single flower into your locks. Whatever you do to accessorize your simple beach bridal dress, skip the formality of a tiara.

Best Fabrics for Beach Wedding Veils

Stick to fabrics that are light enough to blow in the seaside breeze and gently flow behind you as you go up and down the sandy aisle.  Tulle or chiffon make ideal fabric choices for a veil to go with a short, tea-length or long beach wedding dress. Avoid heavier, more formal fabrics like satin and taffeta that will drag behind you.

What shoes should brides wear plus size beach wedding dresses?

You’ll be a more comfortable and confident curvy bride if you leave the fancy high heels behind when you go down the aisle on a beautiful beach. In heels, you will likely  sink into the uneven sand and dunes before you can even say, “I do”.

Instead, opt to go barefoot and wiggle the toes in the warm sand. Or shop for a pair of pretty sandals, preferably with an ankle strap, that you keep stabilize your footing. If you have your heart set on heels, shop for a sensible style with a block, or wide, heel that looks fancy for your big day, and at the same time is practical enough to keep you steady and safe on your feet.

What’s the best color for plus size beach wedding dresses?

Ivory makes a perfect color choice for a beach plus size wedding dress that sets a traditional tone for your seaside ceremony. For a modern look on your wedding day, take a color cue from your serene setting by wearing a dress in colors that surround you, your partner and guests.

Borrow the color palette of the ocean to shop for a dress in tropical shades of blue from turquoise to aqua to teal. Tying the knot at sunset on the beach at your destination wedding? Look to the sky for hints on the color of your dress to discover the options of wearing warm pinks and soft shades of peach and coral.

Brides marrying on the beach do best to avoid black. The color is too dark and creates too sharp of a contrast with the white sands, blue skies and aquamarine waters.

What is the best silhouette for casual plus size beach wedding dresses?

Nuptials on a beach require unique casual wedding dresses that are both stylish and effortlessly relaxed. Curvy brides can pull off that fashion feat by wearing an informal plus size bridal dress designed in flowy, free-form silhouette. An Empire or an A-line bridal style make perfect choices. The loose fit of these two styles give a bride freedom of movement she needs and wants going down a sandy, seashore aisle.

A fitted Mermaid design may be tempting to show off your hourglass curves when you marry seaside. But despite its nautical name, the tight fit through the torso to the knees, makes walking a true challenge for a bride having a beach-side ceremony.

Maybe you want a laid-back casual wedding away from the sandy shores and ocean. Shop Sydney’s Closet of informal plus size bridal gowns in chic, classic and contemporary styles for you to be a beautiful bride if you’re planning a destination, intimate or second wedding.

Or is a black-tie affair your wedding day dream? Browse our collection of formal plus size wedding dresses perfect for your fancy evening ceremony and a high-energy reception that lasts late into the night.