Shop the Look: Flynn White Lace Maxi Dress; Image via @sweetlikeoyin

When the days are getting colder, the perfect formula for heating things up is planning your luxurious, fun, and elegant beach wedding! Now is the best time to start planning, because thoughts of blue water, hot sand, and maybe some free-flowing pina coladas (!) are sure to get you out of a winter funk. Another guaranteed mood boost? Shopping for the perfect seaside wedding dress. 

Beach wedding dresses tend to have a more laid-back feel but that of course doesn’t mean boring or less-than-special. To help you get started on choosing your dream dress, check out some stunning styles to shop ahead.  Your ultimate beach nuptials wait! So cuddle up with a cup of coffee and let us help you prepare a wedding that your guests won’t soon forget. 

Ivory Knotted Mermaid Maxi Dress

ivory knotted mermaid maxi dress

What better way to honor your beach wedding than with a mermaid-style dress? This look will have you feeling both whimsical and beautiful as you say “I do” on the beach. The medium-weight stretchy material will have you feeling comfortable all day, even when you are dancing the night away. 

Shop the Look: Love In Your Eyes Ivory Knotted Mermaid Maxi Dress

White Lace Maxi Dress

white lace maxi dress

For brides looking to add a little more flow to their wedding look, a maxi dress with a chiffon skirt is an ideal choice. Perfect for those beach breezes, this airy style will have you feeling weightless and chic all day long. 

Shop the Look: Madalyn White Lace Maxi Dress

White Faux-Wrap Midi Dress

faux wrap white midi dress

If you’re worried about your hems dragging in the sand, a midi dress is a great alternative. This elegant white midi dress is sexy, fun, and a wonderful excuse to show off a pair of gorgeous wedding shoes

Shop the Look: Reinette White Midi Dress

White Lace Sleeveless Tiered Midi Dress

white lace sleeveless tiered midi dress

If you’re looking for a more form-fitting wedding dress for your big day, this sleeveless lace dress is a perfect choice. It’s stylish, elegant, and doesn’t quite hit the ground, making it excellent for walking through the sand (or dipping your toes in the water). 

Shop the Look: Garden Soirée White Lace Sleeveless Tiered Midi Dress

White Lace-Up Maxi Dress

lace up back maxi wedding dress

The beach is all about showing some skin. This stretchy crepe dress comes complete with a corset-style lace-up back, a plunging neckline, and a sultry thigh-high slit. All you have to do is prepare to turn heads!

Shop the Look: Loving the Moment White Lace-Up Maxi Dress

White Lace Two-Piece Maxi Dress

white lace two piece maxi dress

Add some drama to your big day with this white lace two-piece maxi dress that gives major “beachside wedding” vibes. The skirt is floaty and fun, while the fitted crop top is sleek and romantic, giving you the best of both worlds with your wedding dress.

Shop the Look: Midnight Memories White Lace Two-Piece Maxi Dress

White Sleeveless Maxi Dress

white sleeveless maxi dress

For the minimalist bride, this white sleeveless maxi dress is sure to set the mood for your seaside wedding. This medium-weight knit fabric is stretchy and relaxed, making it great for strolling through the sand and celebrating your day with the love of your life. 

Shop the Look: Melora White Sleeveless Maxi Dress

White Lace Button Back Maxi Dress

white button back maxi dress

Stay comfortable and gorgeous all night long in this form-fitting maxi dress. Simple yet beautiful, this low-back dress will show off all your best assets. Dress it up with statement jewelry or keep it simple with white sandals. 

Shop the Look: Taliana White Lace Button Back Maxi Dress

Champagne Satin Cowl Neck Maxi Dress

champagne cowl neck satin maxi dress

If you’re looking to go slightly non-traditional with your nuptials, skip the white gown for this champagne cowl neck maxi dress. Satin is meant for the beach; it’s comfortable, elegant, and simply timeless. 

Shop the Look: Moment in the Spotlight Champagne Satin Cowl Neck Maxi Dress

White Ruffled One-Shoulder Mini Dress

white ruffled one shoulder mini dress

This one-shoulder wonder screams “beach chic.” Ideal for those hot beach days, a mini dress is sure to keep you nice and cool. From the dramatic ruffles to the a-line silhouette, this playful dress is the final piece of the puzzle in your beach wedding vision. 

Shop the Look: Be My Destiny White Ruffled One-Shoulder Mini Dress

White Halter Swing Dress

white mini swing dress

For a unique day-to-night look that’s both elegant and playful, go for a white halter swing dress. The floaty fit is sure to stun whether you’re saying your wedding vows or twirling around the dance floor. 

Shop the Look: Love of Mine White Halter Swing Dress

We want to see your beach wedding dresses! Show us your seaside style on Instagram @lulusweddings using #lulusweddings–and head to our Weddings shop for more big-day essentials!

This post was originally published in June 2021 and has been updated with new content.