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1. Floral dresses - floral prints work well with the mood and more casual nature of a beach wedding. Simple cotton dresses with floral prints are more casual, while satin materials are dressier. 2. Flat shoes - Stilettos and high heels are not a good idea for a beach wedding. You don't want to be tramping around, stumbling through the sand while everyone else saunters by you. Pretty leather sandals work well. 3. Casual-colored suits - for the groom especially, suits in tan, taupe, light brown or olive work well for beach weddings. You can see out tropical-weight wool instead of linen or cotton suits, as those wrinkle badly. 4. Silk or lightweight wool slacks - slacks are classier and more appropriate for a wedding, beach or not. You can include a casual sport coat to dress it up. You might pair with a refined sportswear top instead of a shirt and tie for more of an island feel. 5. Bolero jackets or shawls - if it's wintertime or cool at night, use one of these for your shoulders to manage the chill. 6. Longer dresses and tie clips - for beaches that are often breezy, coastal winds can cause skirts to fly up easily and ties to whip around continuously. Use a tie clip and a longer flowing dress to avoid these annoyances. 7. Bright colors - bright accessories and clothing, like a azure-blue dress paired with a bright orange necklace and a clutch. If the wedding is more formal, you can select a bright-colored belt or pair of shoes to add some flavor to your outfit. 8. Floral hair clips - flowers used as accents in your hair can add a touch of local color and spruce up your outfit, formal or casual. 9. Sun hats - not just for ballparks or horse racing, sun hats can be a chic accessory for a beach wedding. They also offer sun protection. 10. Simple jewelry - simple hoop or diamond earrings and a necklace or bracelet with a small charm will do. 11. Sunglasses - if you're out in the sun for the ceremony, don't forget to bring along a pair to keep you from squinting through the whole ceremony. 12. Formal or beach casual - some beach weddings can still be a black tie affair; be sure to clarify with your wedding guests as to how casual or formal you plan to be. If you are a guest going to a beach wedding, ask the couple rather than assuming. Angela Berry of Fantasia Weddings is based in the US Virgin Islands on the island of St. Thomas. She works with over 100 couples every year have a splendid experience with their island destination wedding planning and then the wedding on St. Thomas. She keeps it easy, simple and flexible. Visit http://www.fantasiaweddings.com for more information.
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