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Wedding Guest Dress for a Formal Beach Wedding

A formal beach wedding invites elegantly airy, photogenic dresses that balance sophistication with the breezy, coastal vibe. Look for luxurious fabrics, thoughtful necklines, and striking colors or prints—all refined enough for a black-tie setting, yet light enough for sand and sea. If you have a color in mind, a preference for length, or need petite/tall options, let us know to tailor your picks further!
@darinagritsenko
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Fluid Pastel Dress in Lightweight Silk
Soft pastels in flowing silk or chiffon create a romantic, ethereal effect that’s perfect for a formal yet breezy setting. The luxurious fabric elevates the look, while keeping you comfortable in beachside warmth.
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Fluid Pastel Dress in Lightweight Silk
@darinagritsenko
Soft pastels in flowing silk or chiffon create a romantic, ethereal effect that’s perfect for a formal yet breezy setting. The luxurious fabric elevates the look, while keeping you comfortable in beachside warmth.
Etro Ruffled printed silk maxi dress
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Etro

Ruffled printed silk maxi dress

$4,990

Mytheresa

Pucci Marmo asymmetric silk twill maxi dress
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Pucci

Marmo asymmetric silk twill maxi dress

$1,735

Mytheresa

La DoubleJ Magnifico floral silk twill maxi dress
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La DoubleJ

Magnifico floral silk twill maxi dress

$1,690

Mytheresa

Johanna Ortiz Elegant Freedom one-shoulder metallic printed silk-blend chiffon maxi dress
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Johanna Ortiz

Elegant Freedom one-shoulder metallic printed silk-blend chiffon maxi dress

$3,550

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@chbickley
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Vibrant Color Maxi Dress
Maxi dresses in rich brights like cobalt, magenta, or sunset orange convey festive energy while maintaining formal appeal. Billowing silhouettes work beautifully for both movement and photos against the ocean backdrop.
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Vibrant Color Maxi Dress
@chbickley
Maxi dresses in rich brights like cobalt, magenta, or sunset orange convey festive energy while maintaining formal appeal. Billowing silhouettes work beautifully for both movement and photos against the ocean backdrop.
Louisa Ballou High Sea printed jersey maxi dress
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Louisa Ballou

High Sea printed jersey maxi dress

$575

$1,150

Mytheresa

Safiyaa Dara crêpe gown
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Safiyaa

Dara crêpe gown

$750

$1,875

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Malinda wool crêpe gown
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Emilia Wickstead

Malinda wool crêpe gown

$1,991

$2,845

Mytheresa

Badgley Mischka Off-the-shoulder ruffled plissé-georgette and crepe gown
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Badgley Mischka

Off-the-shoulder ruffled plissé-georgette and crepe gown

$425

$850

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@moniquelhuillier
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Bold Tropical Floral Print Dress
Tropical and large-scale florals are always fitting for a beach wedding, and high-quality prints in luxe materials bring a formal air. Choose a streamlined cut—like a column or A-line—for elegance.
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Bold Tropical Floral Print Dress
@moniquelhuillier
Tropical and large-scale florals are always fitting for a beach wedding, and high-quality prints in luxe materials bring a formal air. Choose a streamlined cut—like a column or A-line—for elegance.
Alémais Amelia printed gown
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Alémais

Amelia printed gown

$312

$625

Mytheresa

Alémais Printed off-shoulder maxi dress
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Alémais

Printed off-shoulder maxi dress

$612

$875

Mytheresa

Alémais Sage floral midi dress
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Alémais

Sage floral midi dress

$493

$705

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Pleated floral-print chiffon and crepe midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Pleated floral-print chiffon and crepe midi dress

$1,152

$3,290

Outnet

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@sherienboni
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Elegant Satin Slip Dress
Slip dresses, especially in lustrous satin, are a timeless, dressy staple—effortlessly formal, yet cool and unfussy for sand and sea. Go for floor or ankle length for elevated beach formality.
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Elegant Satin Slip Dress
@sherienboni
Slip dresses, especially in lustrous satin, are a timeless, dressy staple—effortlessly formal, yet cool and unfussy for sand and sea. Go for floor or ankle length for elevated beach formality.
Meshki Lilly Sweetheart Satin Maxi Dress - Soft Pink
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Meshki

Lilly Sweetheart Satin Maxi Dress - Soft Pink

$115

$165

Meshki

Meshki Lilly Sweetheart Satin Maxi Dress - Sage
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Meshki

Lilly Sweetheart Satin Maxi Dress - Sage

$155

Meshki

Galvan Cropped slip dress
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Galvan

Cropped slip dress

$626

$895

Mytheresa

self-portrait Embellished satin gown
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self-portrait

Embellished satin gown

$590

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@linhniller
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One-Shoulder Draped Dress
Asymmetry is a trending detail. A one-shoulder dress with soft draping feels sophisticated and fashion-forward, while hinting at classic Grecian style—ideal for upscale beach affairs.
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One-Shoulder Draped Dress
@linhniller
Asymmetry is a trending detail. A one-shoulder dress with soft draping feels sophisticated and fashion-forward, while hinting at classic Grecian style—ideal for upscale beach affairs.
Deme by Gabriella Katya - Aura Orange
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Deme by Gabriella

Katya - Aura Orange

$375.72

Deme By Gabriella

Meshki Dalia Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress - Dark Chocolate
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Meshki

Dalia Off Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress - Dark Chocolate

$255

Meshki

Deme by Gabriella Katya - Lilac
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Deme by Gabriella

Katya - Lilac

$375.72

Deme By Gabriella

Galvan Asymmetric draped jersey maxi dress
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Galvan

Asymmetric draped jersey maxi dress

$1,149

$1,915

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@rem0nia
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Gown with Sheer Layered Skirt
Sheer layered skirts are one of Spring/Summer 2025’s standout trends. They add ethereal movement and texture, fitting for a breezy beach setting and formality. Look for styles with understated sparkle or shimmer for sunset glamour.
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Gown with Sheer Layered Skirt
@rem0nia
Sheer layered skirts are one of Spring/Summer 2025’s standout trends. They add ethereal movement and texture, fitting for a breezy beach setting and formality. Look for styles with understated sparkle or shimmer for sunset glamour.
Costarellos Kali embellished tulle-trimmed plissé gown
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Costarellos

Kali embellished tulle-trimmed plissé gown

$1,012

$2,025

Mytheresa

ZAC POSEN Tiered floral-appliquéd tulle gown
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ZAC POSEN

Tiered floral-appliquéd tulle gown

$403

$895

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Costarellos Ruffled tulle gown
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Costarellos

Ruffled tulle gown

$1,748

$3,497

Mytheresa

ALBERTA FERRETTI Convertible cape-effect crepon gown
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ALBERTA FERRETTI

Convertible cape-effect crepon gown

$930

$3,100

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@shlaikovaelena
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Halter-Neck Gown in Jewel Tones
A halter-neck silhouette flatters shoulders and holds up in breezy conditions. Jewel tones like emerald or sapphire signal evening glamour and pop beautifully against the beach’s natural palette.
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Halter-Neck Gown in Jewel Tones
@shlaikovaelena
A halter-neck silhouette flatters shoulders and holds up in breezy conditions. Jewel tones like emerald or sapphire signal evening glamour and pop beautifully against the beach’s natural palette.
Missoni Zig Zag halterneck lamé maxi dress
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Missoni

Zig Zag halterneck lamé maxi dress

$2,400

Mytheresa

Meshki Maura Taffeta And Satin Maxi Dress - Wine
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Meshki

Maura Taffeta And Satin Maxi Dress - Wine

$215

Meshki

SIMKHAI Navina Satin Embellished Gown
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SIMKHAI

Navina Satin Embellished Gown

$795

SIMKHAI

Meshki Bella Satin Halter Maxi Dress - Mahogany
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Meshki

Bella Satin Halter Maxi Dress - Mahogany

$159

Meshki

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@jodielapetitefrenchie
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Structured Maxi Dress with Tasteful Cutouts
Modern, architectural maxi dresses with small, intentional cut-outs are trending and add interest while keeping coverage. Choose versions with high-quality fabric and refined shapes for formality.
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Structured Maxi Dress with Tasteful Cutouts
@jodielapetitefrenchie
Modern, architectural maxi dresses with small, intentional cut-outs are trending and add interest while keeping coverage. Choose versions with high-quality fabric and refined shapes for formality.
Rebecca Vallance Violetta bow-detail embellished crêpe gown
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Rebecca Vallance

Violetta bow-detail embellished crêpe gown

$894

$1,490

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Malinda wool crêpe gown
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Emilia Wickstead

Malinda wool crêpe gown

$1,991

$2,845

Mytheresa

Staud INGRID DRESS | ROSEWATER
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INGRID DRESS | ROSEWATER

$225

$450

Staud

Carolina Herrera Bow-detail crêpe gown
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Carolina Herrera

Bow-detail crêpe gown

$2,264

$3,235

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@overthemoon
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Floral Statement Dress with Ruffled Tiers
Ruffled tiered dresses, especially with bold botanical prints, blend beach romance and formal polish. The movement of tiers is photogenic and dynamic for dancing or ocean breezes.
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Floral Statement Dress with Ruffled Tiers
@overthemoon
Ruffled tiered dresses, especially with bold botanical prints, blend beach romance and formal polish. The movement of tiers is photogenic and dynamic for dancing or ocean breezes.
MIKAEL AGHAL Tiered floral-print chiffon maxi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

Tiered floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$216

$1,080

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RIXO Rio floral ruffled gown
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RIXO

Rio floral ruffled gown

$624

$780

Mytheresa

Camilla Embellished floral ruffled silk maxi dress
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Camilla

Embellished floral ruffled silk maxi dress

$1,450

Mytheresa

MIKAEL AGHAL One-shoulder ruffled floral-print georgette midi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

One-shoulder ruffled floral-print georgette midi dress

$446

$990

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Staud CASSIE DRESS | GARDEN GREEN
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CASSIE DRESS | GARDEN GREEN

$595

Staud

Cult Gaia Renay Dress
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Cult Gaia

Renay Dress

$998

Shopbop

MIKAEL AGHAL One-shoulder pleated printed chiffon maxi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

One-shoulder pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$270

$1,080

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Rotate Floral-appliqué ruffled gown
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Rotate

Floral-appliqué ruffled gown

$384

$480

Mytheresa

Veronica Beard Yardley floral pleated chiffon gown
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Veronica Beard

Yardley floral pleated chiffon gown

$600

$1,000

Mytheresa

PatBO Seaweed Plunge Beach Dress
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PatBO

Seaweed Plunge Beach Dress

$825

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Staud VIENNA COVERUP DRESS | TEAL
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Staud

VIENNA COVERUP DRESS | TEAL

$138

$275

Staud

Diane von Furstenberg Menon pleated printed chiffon maxi dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Menon pleated printed chiffon maxi dress

$196

$558

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MIKAEL AGHAL Gathered floral-print chiffon maxi dress
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MIKAEL AGHAL

Gathered floral-print chiffon maxi dress

$288

$960

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Staud ALLYSON DRESS | SPRING DAY
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Staud

ALLYSON DRESS | SPRING DAY

$795

Staud

Diane von Furstenberg Lupin floral-print plissé-chiffon midi dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Lupin floral-print plissé-chiffon midi dress

$141

$468

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PatBO SUNSET MAXI DRESS
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PatBO

SUNSET MAXI DRESS

$795

PatBO

Johanna Ortiz Wildly Beautiful Maxi Dress
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Johanna Ortiz

Wildly Beautiful Maxi Dress

$1,995

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Ulla Johnson Tasneem satin plissé gown
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Ulla Johnson

Tasneem satin plissé gown

$1,360

Mytheresa

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

Floral gathered silk chiffon gown

$6,290

Mytheresa

Costarellos Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress
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Costarellos

Carmea floral silk organza maxi dress

$1,037

$2,075

Mytheresa

Staud CAMRYN DRESS | CLEAR BLUE
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Staud

CAMRYN DRESS | CLEAR BLUE

$595

Staud

Agua by Agua Bendita Acanella embroidered tulle halterneck maxi dress
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Agua by Agua Bendita

Acanella embroidered tulle halterneck maxi dress

$711

$1,580

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LEO LIN Ava printed linen bustier dress
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LEO LIN

Ava printed linen bustier dress

$925

Mytheresa

PatBO SILK PLISSE ESSENCE HALTERNECK GOWN
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PatBO

SILK PLISSE ESSENCE HALTERNECK GOWN

$595

$850

PatBO

MINKPINK Arabella Mesh Midi Dress
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MINKPINK

Arabella Mesh Midi Dress

$159

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SIMKHAI Floral linen and cotton bustier dress
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SIMKHAI

Floral linen and cotton bustier dress

$760

Mytheresa

Saloni Pleated printed silk-georgette maxi dress
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Saloni

Pleated printed silk-georgette maxi dress

$224

$895

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Max Mara Floral plissé georgette midi dress
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Max Mara

Floral plissé georgette midi dress

$1,476

$1,845

Mytheresa

GANNI Printed ruched mesh maxi dress
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GANNI

Printed ruched mesh maxi dress

$241

$345

Mytheresa

Pucci Labirinto cotton gauze maxi dress
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Pucci

Labirinto cotton gauze maxi dress

$1,000

Mytheresa

SIR. Rioja Halter Scarf Silk Maxi Dress
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SIR.

Rioja Halter Scarf Silk Maxi Dress

$590

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Staud JAELYN SILK DRESS | SPROUT
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Staud

JAELYN SILK DRESS | SPROUT

$695

Staud

Giambattista Valli Printed cotton maxi dress
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Giambattista Valli

Printed cotton maxi dress

$1,212

$2,020

Mytheresa

Figue Beryl Dress
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Figue

Beryl Dress

$179.6

$898

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Max Mara Cactus halterneck silk gown
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Max Mara

Cactus halterneck silk gown

$1,476

$1,845

Mytheresa

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY Anna twisted striped linen and silk-blend gauze midi dress
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DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Anna twisted striped linen and silk-blend gauze midi dress

$179

$595

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BAOBAB Cassis Maxi Dress
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BAOBAB

Cassis Maxi Dress

$0

BAOBAB

PatBO EDEN ROCK SEASHELL PLUNGE GOWN
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PatBO

EDEN ROCK SEASHELL PLUNGE GOWN

$1,100

PatBO

RIXO Meera polka-dot shirred gown
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RIXO

Meera polka-dot shirred gown

$700

$875

Mytheresa

PatBO AMARYLLIS GOWN
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PatBO

AMARYLLIS GOWN

$475

$950

PatBO

Zimmermann One-sleeve asymmetric cutout linen and silk-blend organza maxi dress
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Zimmermann

One-sleeve asymmetric cutout linen and silk-blend organza maxi dress

$1,328

$2,950

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Adam Lippes Pleated silk-chiffon maxi dress
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Adam Lippes

Pleated silk-chiffon maxi dress

$1,223

$4,890

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Costarellos Floral cutout silk georgette gown
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Costarellos

Floral cutout silk georgette gown

$1,249

$1,785

Mytheresa

Poupette St Barth Bianca printed maxi dress
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Poupette St Barth

Bianca printed maxi dress

$266

$380

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.

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