Most brides today stray away from tradition and go for shorter hemlines, directly opposing the stereotype of the bride on the wedding cake, with her long, flowing white gown and train. You can argue for the sake of tradition that floor-length gowns are more formal and elegant, but you can’t exactly dance well in those gowns can you?

What happens if the bride wants a more informal setup? You can’t wear a floor-length wedding ball gown if you’re having a beach wedding or a garden wedding. Aside from unwanted stains, sand on your train and twigs on your hemline, you’re going to have a hard time walking around in an incredibly formal wedding dress when outdoors.

The right solution to this wardrobe problem is to wear a casual wedding dress.

What Is It?

Casual wedding dresses encompass virtually every kind of informal wedding dress on the market. Beach wedding dresses, garden wedding dresses—if it breaks away from tradition and if it’ has a “shorter-than-floor-length” hemline, then you can be sure it’s casual.

Why We Love It

If you plan on having a beach wedding or a garden wedding, you need a wedding dress that doesn’t impede your movement, especially if you plan on mingling and doing a whole lot of dancing during the reception. Short and sweet casual wedding dresses will not only make you look stylish and chic, these dresses will also make you feel comfortable enough to tango or cha-cha-cha your way around the dance floor.

Another fabulous advantage of the casual wedding dress is that you can wear these dresses more than once. Instead of having to pack away your wedding dress, never to be taken out again, you can wear these dresses to other informal or semi-formal affairs you attend in the future.

These dresses combine aesthetics with functionality. Wear it on a date with your new husband, or have your baby christened while showing off your stylish and practical side with your incredible casual wedding dress. Whichever way you put it, the casual wedding dress is a perfect addition to your everyday wardrobe. Every time you wear your casual wedding dress, you will remember one of the most memorable days of your life.

Where to Look

What we also love about this dress is that you can purchase a casual wedding dress virtually anywhere. You don’t need to go to the nearest bridal boutique just to find a great casual wedding dress. Any white dress that fits you well and shows off your glorious figure to perfection can be worn as your perfect casual wedding dress.

If you’re a bride who’s looking for a splash of color, then any colored dress that complements your wedding color theme is an excellent alternative to the formal, white floor-length gown.

You can look online for excellent selections of various casual dress collections made by different designers and bridal wear providers.

What to Look For

The basic rule for picking out the perfect wedding dress, whether it’s casual or formal, beach or garden, is that the dress should work well with your body shape. Your casual wedding dress should flatter your figure, highlight your assets and mask whatever imperfections you’d rather keep hidden.

 

Knowing your body shape can help you figure out the design and the style of your casual wedding dress

Finding the Right Accessories

Since your gown is casual, you don’t have to worry about piling on chunky jewelry. You can also forgo the gloves, the wedding gown train and even the veil if you like.

In place of tiaras and veils, you can wear a wonderful garland of fresh flowers in your hair. Make sure the flowers oi your hair match or complement the bouquet you’ll be carrying.

You can forgo the shoes for your informal ceremony. If it’s a beach wedding, then comfortable and beautiful white flip flops will work even better than stilettos that will sink in the sand. If it’s a garden wedding, then you can don sandals or a lovely pair of low-heeled shoes to complement your informal getup.

Let your casual wedding dress choice show off your unique fashion style. Pick a dress that shows off your winning personality and your clothing preferences.

A Simple Beach Wedding Ceremony. What is your style?