What to Wear to a Beach Wedding in 2025 (9 Best Outfits)?

Once you get an invite to your friend’s beach wedding, it feels like you’re going on a mini vacation. And you daydream about the ocean views, the warm sun, the water fun, and the cute bartender in Cuba who is serving the margarita. And then reality kicks in.

And you ask yourself ‘What am I going to wear to a beach wedding?”. Isn’t that an answer we all want to know? It’s a beach wedding, so of course, you want to look your best, but you also want to look relaxed and practical. Don’t worry, I got you. In this guide, you’ll get 9 outfit recommendations you can wear to a beach wedding.

What to Wear to a Beach Wedding? (9 Best Outfits)

Rayna Floral-Appliquéd Cutout Crepe Maxi Dress

With this gown, I shouldn’t have to tell you that this is exactly what you should wear to a beach wedding. The Rayna Floral-Appliquéd Cutout Crepe Maxi Dress is rare in itself, cos how many gowns do you know that are so sophisticated, elegant, and romantic enough to be used for a beach wedding?

This is Leo Lin’s exclusive dress, so it comes in a fabric that is elevated but still breathable. It’s strapless but not body-hugging, just flattering to give you that perfect shape silhouette. And the laser-cut floral appliqués and cutouts? Perfecto. They add a bit of modern edge while still showing what luxury looks like.

Rosetta Dress - Olive

If you’re looking for what to wear to a beach wedding where you’ll look classy, elegant, and still simple, this is it. This Rosetta Dress captures everything perfectly. It hugs in all the right places. And the strapless sweetheart necklines give the vibe of romance without showing too much.

And with the twist knot detail on the bust and cheeky cutout showing a bit of skin, trust me, we know what you’re doing. Then let’s talk about the olive color, which is just perfect for an evening semi-formal beach wedding. With this outfit, you’re not doing too much for a beach wedding, but everyone will be staring.

Candita Dress

A strapless silk gown with a light scarf? Why do you need to look for what to wear to a beach wedding when you have this? This is classic, contemporary, breezy, and elegant. It is just perfect for a formal beach wedding ceremony.

The Candita Dress doesn’t even bother hugging the body. It just skims through and makes you look effortless, timeless, and elevated. Then let’s talk about the scarf. It gives that halter neck vibes at the front. And at the back, it just cascades and sways behind as you walk through. So, now they’re staring not just at your front but at your back, cos who is this beauty?

Amaya Strapless Chiffon Maxi Dress - Koi Orchid Print

This Amaya Strapless Chiffon Maxi Dress just screams beach wedding. With it, you don't need to worry about what to wear to a beach wedding or fit into the beach scene, babe, this is the main deal. The fit, the strapless neckline, the flowing chiffon, it just gives that perfect, effortless, and ethereal vibe.

And the Koi Orchid print on it is done in a soft, vibrant, and tropical way that makes you look like a star in a romantic movie. And what’s more surprising is how comfortable it is. You just need to wear it and accessorize just a little, and let the maxi length do the rest.

Bella Maxi Dress

I know it seems like maxi is back into fashion, but this Bella Maxi Dress is the difference, and you know it. The satin? The color? With it, you’re showing up to the wedding elegant, soft, classy, and glamorous. Babe, with this dress, you’re showing up as the princess you are.

It even comes with adjustable straps so you can make sure the hand doesn’t move while you’re dancing in the ceremony. And with the detachable bows? You can make your style more playful and feminine. Just to be clear, the Bella Maxi Dress is a timeless, flattering, and elegant outfit to wear for a beach wedding.

Kasey Midi Dress - Orange Tropical

If you don’t want to wear a maxi dress to a beach wedding, then you can go for this Kasey Midi Dress. This dress feels like it was made specifically to make you look good during a tropical beach wedding. It’s bold, flattering, and impossible to overlook.

With its orange tropical print and lace-trimmed V neckline, it will make you look just the right bit of sexy mixed with elegance. Everyone’s going to be asking where you got it from. And it even comes with adjustable straps and stretch mesh lining that makes it comfortable to be worn from an afternoon ceremony to the after-party at night.

The Anjuli Nap Dress

So, what to wear to a beach wedding that doesn’t make you look like you planned too much? The Anjuli Nap Dress. It’s simple, smoky, flattering, vintage, and still modern without hugging you or feeling like you’re too much. This is the kind of dress you wear, and you automatically feel good.

It comes with elastic straps that will make sure you’re comfortable all through the ceremony. Since it's sleeveless and it might be a bit cold at the beach during the evening, you may need to layer up with a light shawl that matches. But trust me, the Anjuli dress shines regardless.

Faelyn Magenta Strapless Ruffled Midi Dress

Now with the Faelyn Magenta Strapless Ruffled Midi Dress, you’ll have to be confident cos this is the type of outfit that makes you stand out from any crowd. And though it's a beach wedding, you’ll still look vibrant and elegant.

Just be prepared for the body-hugging, cos if there’s one thing this dress does, it is to hug perfectly. And with plenty of asymmetrical ruffles, you don’t need to worry about showing all your curves; it will only give a hint of the banging body underneath. This dress gives that soft, feminine, and quiet look you’ll need for a beach wedding.

COS Gathered Halterneck Maxi Dress  

Now, you know that just cos it's a casual beach wedding doesn’t mean you can wear just anything. No. You need a dress that is simple but relaxed and breezy, just like the COS Gathered Halterneck Maxi Dress.

It’s made from ECOVERO™ viscose fabric, so it’s light, breezy, and comfortable; it feels like it's just perfect for the beach. With the gathered neckline and halter neck, you’ll get that stunning, graceful look without feeling too exposed. And when it's time to go to the wedding, you just need to add a bit of glimmer oil to your shoulders and you’re ready to glow.

Conclusion

You’re not the bride or the groom, so you can wear anything you want to wear to a beach wedding as a guest. That is as long as you follow the dress code on the invite or the couple’s website. If there’s no dress code, you just need to wear clothes that will keep you comfortable, elegant, and classy.

Remember, the goal is to look simple but classy and elegant. And although it's a beach wedding, you’re still at the beach. So, pack light and breezy outfits, including swimsuits, that you can use to explore the beach on other days. And have the best beach wedding experience.