5 Tips for Choosing the Best Summer Wedding Dress & Accessories

Many couples are now planning summer themed weddings. Whether you're getting married at the beach, park, garden, or in a church, you need to choose the perfect summer wedding dress. Summer and beach themed styles have evolved a great deal through the years. You can choose anything from a simple white dress to a revealing and playful floral dress.

No matter your budget, you can find the perfect look for your summer wedding.

Here are some tips:

1. Choose a dress that is made out of a light fabric. You don't want to end up sweating during the ceremony. Ideal materials include: crepe, chiffon, cotton eyelet, or organza. Air can pass through these during the hottest summer days.

2. You don't have to go with a white wedding dress in the summer. You can go with pale hues, such as peaches, yellows, creams, and pinks. Now, you don't want to choose something too dull, especially if you are getting married indoors or in the evening rather than the afternoon. A dress that is too pale won't look all that great in dim summer lighting. In other words, choose something pale, but still bold enough to stand out.

3. Think about the length and cut of the dress. A longer wedding dress is okay if you're getting married at a garden or indoors. If you're getting married at the beach, however, you really do not want to wear a full length dress. As for the cut, wear something that flatters your figure.

4. Beach weddings aren't as formal as church weddings, so you go with a casual style. A simple, informal gown can look just as classy as a full gown. Sleek, strapless dresses look very modern and sophisticated. If you'd feel comfortable dressing up rather than down, you can go with sleeves and a knee length gown.

5. The last consideration is the accessories. When choosing shoes, think of the terrain. You won't be needing high heels for a beach wedding, obviously. Choose a comfortable pair of bridal sandals to go with your wedding dress. Flats are a good choice for a garden wedding. Other accessories include: satin flower hair pins, shell necklaces, flowery headpieces, and a bouquet of calla lilies, roses, or gerberas.

Follow these tips for choosing the perfect summer wedding dress!