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12 Beach-Ready Dresses for Your Destination Wedding

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A gentle grey horizon, misty blue water, and pale, seashell-strewn sands paint a soft, hazy backdrop to the new wedding chic.

Elegant women in stylish dresses and hats on a beach shoreline for bridal fashion photoshoot.
Photo: Louis Christopher

Theater For Dreamers Gown in Quartz silk organza, $2,800 and Theater For Dreamers Gown in Storm silk-cotton voile, $1,495, both by Temily. Leigh Anne natural canvas bucket hats with twill ties, both by Gigi Burris Millinery.

A woman in a sheer, embellished dress standing on a beach with rocks and ocean in the background.
Photo: Louis Christopher

Washed silver embroidered mesh cropped top, $1,990 and Washed silver embroidered mesh pencil skirt, $2,250, both by LaPointe. Mollusk earrings by AREA. 18K white gold, pearl and diamond flower ring by Dena Kemp.

A woman in a flowing wedding dress standing on rocks by the water at the beach.
Photo: Louis Christopher

Silken Temptations chiffon halter gown, $3,100, from Yellow by Sahar. Gita butter silk charmeuse balconette bra and matching Grier thong, both by Araks.

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Elegant bride in a white wedding gown with flowing tulle and lace details, outdoor setting.
Photo: Louis Christopher

English net A-line gown with lace appliqués, $1,557, by Lillian West. Isolde silk flora climbing vine headband and Lily draped hanging silk flora headband, both by Gigi Burris Millinery.

A woman in a lace wedding dress sitting on rocks by the sea, black and white photo.

Valen beaded lace jumpsuit, $4,900, by Francesca Miranda. Handbejeweled chokers and earrings with semi-precious stones, baroque pearls, 18K gold chains, and charms on woven silk and leather cords, all by Joie DiGiovann.

A woman in a floral wedding dress standing on rocks by the water with a cloudy sky.
Photo: Louis Christopher

Renoir off-theshoulder trapeze gown in floral print silk burnout chiffon, price upon request, by Ines Di Santo. 18K white gold, pearl and diamond drop earrings by Dena Kemp.

Young woman in a white lace dress and hat outdoors, bridal fashion photo.

Chantilly lace Coralie cage mini dress, $2,700, by Ricco Sposa Couture. Heloise natural sinamay bucket hat with silk and straw flora detail by Gigi Burris Millinery. Calista calla lily drop earring by Cult Gaia.

Elegant white bridal jacket with ruffle details on a beach setting, stylish wedding fashion.

Tailored Bow Abundance Jacket in stretch crepe, price upon request, by Viktor&Rolf Mariage.

Elegant white bridal jumpsuit with wide-leg pants on a beach shoreline.

Poly lycra Kenny Jumpsuit, $295, by Norma Kamali. Fun fact: the Kenny is the 2025 version of the iconic jumpsuit made famous by Bianca Jagger in the late 1970s. Sculptural Calla Vine Choker by Cult Gaia. Lyra swim cap by Karla Colletto.

A woman in a lace wedding dress sitting on rocks by the sea, black and white photo.

San Gallo embroidered organdy trapeze shirt, $1,890 and Organdy tie-waist ruffled pant, $2,690, both by Ivy Kirk. Rhinestoneembellished headband by Richard Quinn.

A woman in a light pink wedding dress with a veil standing on a grassy lawn.

Blush Queen of Hearts bodysuit and organza skirt, $6,900 and Glitter Veil with inverted scalloped and embroidered headband, all by Honor. Pink pearl and diamond Lotus Earrings by Alessandra Camilla Milano. Sheer silver socks by Cos. Crinkle metallic leather Rec sneakers by J.Crew.

A woman in a floral bohemian wedding dress with a flower crown outdoors.

Floral embroidered gown by Ashish. Rhinestone-embellished headbands, both by Richard Quinn. Pink pearl and diamond Lotus Earrings by Alessandra Camilla Milano. Pink feather sandals by Magda Butrym.

Photographed by Louis Christopher at Hotel Moraine in Greenport, NY, a boutique retreat perched above the Long Island Sound. Surrounded by vineyards and local makers, it captures the North Fork’s laid-back elegance — an ideal setting for weddings, honeymoons, and quiet escapes.

Are Director: Mary Cate Godfrey / Makeup: Deanna Melluso / Hair: Jerome Cultrera

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