Need opinions...is this dress too formal for Hawaii beach wedding?

sinta72 · March 2013

I saw this dress and something about it caught my eye. I'm short (5'1") and don't usually go for too many heavy details. But I like the shape and hope it will be figure flattering. Do you ladies think it's too much for a beach elopement? And is it too trendy???

AddieCake · March 2013

Personally, if I were getting married on the beach, I would choose something more flowy.

Maggie0829 · March 2013

I don't think it is too much for a beach ceremony becasue the fabric looks very light. But like Addie said I would go for something a bit more flowy and simple. But in no way do you have to because that may not be your style.

I think the dress is very pretty and I wouldn't be too concerned about whether or not it is trendy. You need to purchase a dress you love now not one that you may love 50 years from now.

I think it would work for a beach ceremony but I would just keep all other accessories very simple.

MayberryAfterMidnight · March 2013

I tended to go for VERY simple bridal gowns (the one I decided on is a drapey, sort of Grecian inspired one-sholder sheath, no beading or anything) and I'm also getting married outside. However, I think this dress is absolutely beautiful! It's sort of trendy, in the sense that I've seen quite a few dresses with those sorts of embellishments, and it is sort of mermaid-y, but I think it still looks classic. And as PP says, you have to go with what YOU love, regardless of whether or not it's trendy. When I saw the title of your post, I was prepared to see a giant, heavy, princess ballgown! But I think this is pretty flowy, it's extremely flattering on you - which is a nice bonus! - and I think it could work on the beach.

mrsB68 · March 2013

I think you look really pretty in this and I love the dress too. I don't think it's too much for a beach wedding in Hawaii. The hawaiian flowers are absolutely beautiful too and they're exotic so naturally look a little more sophisticated and will go very well with the dress. I think it would be a beautiful dress for your ceremony. Also, as another knottie said, it's a light fabric so it would work on the beach. If you love this dress then I would absolutely wear it for your wedding!!

LiLe422 · March 2013

Go for it! I think it is very pretty and you look gorgeous in it. It is not a "typical" beach wedding dress, but who cares? I think its just fine.

Oh yeah, I agree with Maggie - if you do go with this dress, keep accessories to a minimum. Less is more.

csweaney · March 2013

Don't worry about its "appropriateness" as long as it is a light fabric and (more importantly) you feel comfortable and beautiful in it, that is all that matters!!

Personally I think it is beautiful

[Deleted User] · March 2013

I think you look beautiful! Just take into consideration that you'll be walking on sand so the train will drag in the sand & get dirty. If that isn't an issue for you, go for it