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Wedding Guest Dress for a Formal Beach Wedding

A formal beach wedding calls for dresses in luxe, breezy materials that balance elegance with comfort—think flowy silhouettes, vibrant or ocean-inspired colors, and details that feel both polished and effortless. Look for special touches like draping, intricate prints, or statement necklines to stand out in the sun and sand while keeping the dress code elevated. If you’d like suggestions for specific colors, lengths, or have preferences about coverage or travel-friendly fabrics, let me know—I'd be happy to refine further!
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Vibrant Flowing Dress in Luxurious Materials
A lightweight, flowy gown in a bold color like turquoise, coral, or cobalt blue nods to the beach’s vibrant energy while looking formal. Opt for silk or chiffon for a luxe, airy effect suitable for a prestigious seaside setting.
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Vibrant Flowing Dress in Luxurious Materials
@stylemepretty
A lightweight, flowy gown in a bold color like turquoise, coral, or cobalt blue nods to the beach’s vibrant energy while looking formal. Opt for silk or chiffon for a luxe, airy effect suitable for a prestigious seaside setting.
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Badgley Mischka Printed crepe de chine maxi dress
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Badgley Mischka

Printed crepe de chine maxi dress

$495

$990

Outnet

Oscar de la Renta Printed silk chiffon gown
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Oscar de la Renta

Printed silk chiffon gown

$2,495

$4,990

Mytheresa

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Costarellos Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress
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Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

Etro Printed silk gown
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Etro

Printed silk gown

$3,354

$5,590

Mytheresa

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@carson_light
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Dress in Pastel or Seafoam Colors
Soft blush, mint, or seafoam green dresses feel fresh and romantic for a formal beach wedding, mirroring the natural palette. These light hues look stunning in sunlight and work beautifully for photos.
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Dress in Pastel or Seafoam Colors
@carson_light
Soft blush, mint, or seafoam green dresses feel fresh and romantic for a formal beach wedding, mirroring the natural palette. These light hues look stunning in sunlight and work beautifully for photos.
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Cult Gaia Renay Dress
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Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

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MARMAR HALIM Pleated scarf-detail silk georgette gown
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MARMAR HALIM

Pleated scarf-detail silk georgette gown

$3,760

Mytheresa

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Stella McCartney Tie-neck ruffled silk-crepon gown
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Stella McCartney

Tie-neck ruffled silk-crepon gown

$990

$3,300

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La DoubleJ Magnifico floral silk twill maxi dress
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La DoubleJ

Magnifico floral silk twill maxi dress

$1,690

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@laurenwolfe
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Draped or Cowl Neckline Dress
Draped and cowl necklines are elegant trends for Fall 2025, offering sophistication with a relaxed, seaside-appropriate flow—a perfect blend for a formal beach celebration.
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Draped or Cowl Neckline Dress
@laurenwolfe
Draped and cowl necklines are elegant trends for Fall 2025, offering sophistication with a relaxed, seaside-appropriate flow—a perfect blend for a formal beach celebration.
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Norma Kamali Draped satin gown
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Norma Kamali

Draped satin gown

$395

Mytheresa

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David Koma Semi-sheer gown
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David Koma

Semi-sheer gown

$1,134

$1,620

Mytheresa

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Versace Underwater Barocco draped jersey gown
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Versace

Underwater Barocco draped jersey gown

$2,950

Mytheresa

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Blumarine Georg embellished maxi dress
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Blumarine

Georg embellished maxi dress

$1,375

$2,750

Mytheresa

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@alexandrapereira
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Dress with Maximalist Prints
Maximalist prints—think oversized florals, oceanic abstract, or painterly patterns—are on-trend and photograph beautifully against a coastal backdrop while feeling festive and formal.
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Dress with Maximalist Prints
@alexandrapereira
Maximalist prints—think oversized florals, oceanic abstract, or painterly patterns—are on-trend and photograph beautifully against a coastal backdrop while feeling festive and formal.
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Dolce&Gabbana Floral pleated silk chiffon gown
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Dolce&Gabbana

Floral pleated silk chiffon gown

$6,316

$7,895

Mytheresa

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Elie Saab Scarf-detail printed georgette gown
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Elie Saab

Scarf-detail printed georgette gown

$3,290

$4,700

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana Portofino printed silk chiffon gown
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Dolce&Gabbana

Portofino printed silk chiffon gown

$2,667

$4,445

Mytheresa

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MIKAEL AGHAL Ruffled floral-print chiffon maxi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

Ruffled floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$396

$990

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@kitkeenan
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Silk Slip Dress
A long silk slip dress exudes understated glamour and stays cool in warm, humid conditions. For a formal vibe, choose a floor-length or tea-length cut in a solid or softly patterned hue.
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Silk Slip Dress
@kitkeenan
A long silk slip dress exudes understated glamour and stays cool in warm, humid conditions. For a formal vibe, choose a floor-length or tea-length cut in a solid or softly patterned hue.
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Nili Lotan Cami silk-satin gown
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Nili Lotan

Cami silk-satin gown

$650

Net-a-Porter

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alice + olivia Montana satin-crepe gown
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alice + olivia

Montana satin-crepe gown

$165

$550

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KHAITE Dandora draped silk gown
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KHAITE

Dandora draped silk gown

$960

$2,400

Mytheresa

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Versace Safety Pin embellished silk satin gown
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Versace

Safety Pin embellished silk satin gown

$6,300

Mytheresa

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@catherinevilhem
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Dress with Asymmetric Hemline
Asymmetric hems add modern interest and subtle drama, plus they move beautifully in the ocean breeze. This trend elevates the formality with a designer touch.
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Dress with Asymmetric Hemline
@catherinevilhem
Asymmetric hems add modern interest and subtle drama, plus they move beautifully in the ocean breeze. This trend elevates the formality with a designer touch.
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Costarellos Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress
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Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

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NICHOLAS Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown
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NICHOLAS

Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown

$278

$695

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Taller Marmo Betsy Spirito one-shoulder silk maxi dress
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Taller Marmo

Betsy Spirito one-shoulder silk maxi dress

$1,347

$1,925

Mytheresa

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MICHELLE MASON One-shoulder twisted silk-satin gown
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MICHELLE MASON

One-shoulder twisted silk-satin gown

$318

$795

Outnet

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@jeannine.roxas
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Dress with Sheer Panels or Overlay
Sheer paneling or overlays offer elegant coverage and an ethereal look that’s fitting for both the beach and a formal occasion. Layered designs are key trends for Fall 2025.
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Dress with Sheer Panels or Overlay
@jeannine.roxas
Sheer paneling or overlays offer elegant coverage and an ethereal look that’s fitting for both the beach and a formal occasion. Layered designs are key trends for Fall 2025.
David Koma Tulle-trimmed bustier dress
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David Koma

Tulle-trimmed bustier dress

$2,160

Mytheresa

Maria Lucia Hohan Lorelai draped silk muslin gown
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Maria Lucia Hohan

Lorelai draped silk muslin gown

$1,090

$2,180

Mytheresa

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Costarellos Lenia beaded lace gown
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Costarellos

Lenia beaded lace gown

$1,774

$2,535

Mytheresa

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David Koma Semi-sheer gown
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David Koma

Semi-sheer gown

$1,134

$1,620

Mytheresa

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@rem0nia
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Strapless Dress with Cascading Ruffles
A strapless, ruffle-trimmed gown is both breezy and formal. The movement is ideal for a beach event, while the silhouette keeps things elevated and picture-perfect.
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Strapless Dress with Cascading Ruffles
@rem0nia
A strapless, ruffle-trimmed gown is both breezy and formal. The movement is ideal for a beach event, while the silhouette keeps things elevated and picture-perfect.
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AMUR Harrison Gown
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AMUR

Harrison Gown

$698

Shopbop

NBD Luna Gown
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NBD

Luna Gown

$278

Revolve

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Amanda Uprichard Eden Gown
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Amanda Uprichard

Eden Gown

$299

Revolve

NBD Sarita Gown
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NBD

Sarita Gown

$214

$328

Revolve

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@felicitymbird
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Dress with Subtle Metallic Details
A dress featuring subtle metallic threading or accents brings a touch of evening sophistication to the natural light of a beach wedding, without feeling overdone.
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Dress with Subtle Metallic Details
@felicitymbird
A dress featuring subtle metallic threading or accents brings a touch of evening sophistication to the natural light of a beach wedding, without feeling overdone.
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Cult Gaia Renay Dress
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Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

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Cult Gaia Janelle Gown
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Cult Gaia

Janelle Gown

$359.2

$898

Shopbop

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LoveShackFancy Darralis crystal-embellished striped satin maxi dress
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LoveShackFancy

Darralis crystal-embellished striped satin maxi dress

$237

$525

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SIMKHAI Vallen pleated lamé gown
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SIMKHAI

Vallen pleated lamé gown

$319

$796

Outnet

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Cult Gaia Renay Dress
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Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

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SIMKHAI Emma printed jersey maxi dress
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SIMKHAI

Emma printed jersey maxi dress

$1,160

Mytheresa

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Johanna Ortiz Summer Counts jacquard maxi dress
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Johanna Ortiz

Summer Counts jacquard maxi dress

$2,390

Mytheresa

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Cult Gaia Janelle Gown
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Cult Gaia

Janelle Gown

$359.2

$898

Shopbop

Oscar de la Renta Printed silk chiffon gown
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Oscar de la Renta

Printed silk chiffon gown

$2,495

$4,990

Mytheresa

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Johanna Ortiz Halterneck printed silk gown
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Johanna Ortiz

Halterneck printed silk gown

$2,250

Mytheresa

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Pucci Iride gathered wool-blend gown
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Pucci

Iride gathered wool-blend gown

$2,590

Mytheresa

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Diane von Furstenberg Rob cutout ruffled chiffon maxi dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Rob cutout ruffled chiffon maxi dress

$234

$518

Outnet

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Oscar de la Renta Floral gathered silk chiffon gown
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Oscar de la Renta

Floral gathered silk chiffon gown

$7,875

Mytheresa

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Costarellos Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress
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Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

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La DoubleJ Roy floral one-shoulder silk maxi dress
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La DoubleJ

Roy floral one-shoulder silk maxi dress

$1,390

Mytheresa

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MIKAEL AGHAL Ruffled floral-print chiffon maxi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

Ruffled floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$396

$990

Outnet

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Elie Saab Scarf-detail printed georgette gown
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Elie Saab

Scarf-detail printed georgette gown

$3,290

$4,700

Mytheresa

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Costarellos Jera floral silk georgette gown
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Costarellos

Jera floral silk georgette gown

$1,200

$2,000

Mytheresa

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Veronica Beard Yardley floral pleated chiffon gown
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Veronica Beard

Yardley floral pleated chiffon gown

$1,000

Mytheresa

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Dolce&Gabbana Floral pleated silk chiffon gown
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Dolce&Gabbana

Floral pleated silk chiffon gown

$6,316

$7,895

Mytheresa

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La DoubleJ Roy floral silk twill maxi dress
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La DoubleJ

Roy floral silk twill maxi dress

$1,290

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz Printed halterneck silk gown
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Johanna Ortiz

Printed halterneck silk gown

$1,715

$2,450

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz Embroidered linen and cotton maxi dress
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Johanna Ortiz

Embroidered linen and cotton maxi dress

$497

$710

Mytheresa

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NICHOLAS Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown
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NICHOLAS

Ruffled printed silk-chiffon gown

$278

$695

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Dries Van Noten Printed silk georgette maxi dress
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Dries Van Noten

Printed silk georgette maxi dress

$1,351

$1,930

Mytheresa

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Ulla Johnson Aveline ruffled silk-crepon gown
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Ulla Johnson

Aveline ruffled silk-crepon gown

$382

$1,090

Outnet

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Pucci Iride halterneck satin gown
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Pucci

Iride halterneck satin gown

$2,865

Mytheresa

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Badgley Mischka Pleated crinkled-habotai gown
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Badgley Mischka

Pleated crinkled-habotai gown

$375

$750

Outnet

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Michael Costello x REVOLVE Cadiz Gown
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Michael Costello

x REVOLVE Cadiz Gown

$289

Revolve

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Diane von Furstenberg Ima pleated chiffon maxi dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Ima pleated chiffon maxi dress

$265

$530

Outnet

Valentino Printed silk gown
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Valentino

Printed silk gown

$4,200

$7,000

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana Draped gathered organza halterneck gown
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Dolce&Gabbana

Draped gathered organza halterneck gown

$2,298

$4,595

Net-a-Porter

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David Koma Semi-sheer gown
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David Koma

Semi-sheer gown

$1,134

$1,620

Mytheresa

Costarellos Shauna silk georgette gown
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Costarellos

Shauna silk georgette gown

$1,282

$2,137

Mytheresa

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Costarellos Adamaris embellished silk-blend chiffon gown
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Costarellos

Adamaris embellished silk-blend chiffon gown

$1,600

$2,000

Mytheresa

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Diane von Furstenberg Ima pleated chiffon maxi dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Ima pleated chiffon maxi dress

$238

$528

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Taller Marmo Betsy Spirito one-shoulder silk maxi dress
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Taller Marmo

Betsy Spirito one-shoulder silk maxi dress

$1,347

$1,925

Mytheresa

Katie May Sidrit Gown
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Katie May

Sidrit Gown

$282

$299

Revolve

Dries Van Noten Deryl floral silk gown
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Dries Van Noten

Deryl floral silk gown

$1,808

$2,260

Mytheresa

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EYWASOULS MALIBU Eleanor Silk Dress
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EYWASOULS MALIBU

Eleanor Silk Dress

$525

Shopbop

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Blumarine Georg embellished maxi dress
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Blumarine

Georg embellished maxi dress

$1,375

$2,750

Mytheresa

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RIXO Rio floral ruffled gown
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RIXO

Rio floral ruffled gown

$624

$780

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym Jersey slip dress
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Magda Butrym

Jersey slip dress

$2,023

$2,890

Mytheresa

Christopher Esber Vivenda draped jersey maxi dress
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Christopher Esber

Vivenda draped jersey maxi dress

$1,165

Mytheresa

An edit of formal beach wedding dresses showcasing flowing maxi gowns, soft prints, textured silks, and delicate chiffon for seaside ceremonies that feel elegant, airy, and refined.

Maxi Gowns with Fluidity

Every piece on this edit is a maxi dress / maxi gown designed for movement: pleated chiffon, flowing silk, ruffles, and organza layers sweep with the breeze. They bring length and presence while staying light enough for sand and sunset.

Prints & Texture That Whisper Statement

Soft florals, layered prints, crepe-and-georgette textures define many of the styles here. The printed silk chiffon gown, floral organza maxi, and scarf-detail georgette pieces offer depth without bold contrast—perfect for formal beach elegance.

Silks, Chiffon & Organza Details

Luxurious materials are central: silk blends, chiffon, georgette, organza. They offer sheen, gentle drape, and soft transparency. Bustlines, halter necks, one-shoulder cuts, and ruffles frame the beach wedding aesthetic with structure and romance.

Design Elements & Embellishments

Ruffles, gathers, cutouts, belted waists, and subtle sparkle work together delicately. Embellishments are present but restrained; crystal accents, pleated detailing, and beadwork elevate without overwhelming the natural setting.

Style for Bridal Settings by the Water

These gowns seamlessly pair with minimal accessories—think bare shoulders, soft earrings, compact clutch—and neutrals or pastels that reflect ocean and sky. Hemlines suited to walking in sand, straps or necklines that stay secure in warm breeze.