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modern with a tight, satin tube dress with a hem just below mid-thigh. Team it up with a single strand necklace of quality pearls for a courtly air. Or just forget the dress and go with a fancy pair of skorts matched with a lace and silk camisole top.

A simple, silk, slip dress under a flounced, sheer, over-dress can look lovely too. Make the under-dress a clean white and the over-dress a very pale water blue. Under-stated, pearl beaded designs on the over-dress give a perfect shine to guarantee the outfit catches everyones eye. Wear matching pearls in the hair or use them in the bouquet for a refined touch.

Avoid any trains or long veils with the dress, they will just drag in the sand, getting dirty and wet. Since shores are known for getting sudden gusts of wind, most veils are better left unused. Instead, wear a floral hair arrangement, ribbon, or decorated barrette.

If there's any worry about getting cold, just buy a shoulder wrap to match the dress. It can be set aside, worn loosely, or pulled completely over the shoulders, depending on the weather. Remember to make sure the dress doesn't whip around too much in any wind. The same goes for any flower bouquets or hair decorations.

One of the most important items for a bride to wear at a beach wedding is sunblock! The last thing anyone wants on their honeymoon is a terrible burn. Make sure to lather on the lotion, and protect your skin. Remember to use an oil-free brand, or it may end up ruining the wedding dress.

Try to stick to a style that's a nice medium between fancy and casual. Locating the wedding at a beach calls for a certain amount of relaxed attitude, but a wedding is still a wedding and cause for a formal affair. Satisfy the couple getting married, the guests for the wedding, and everyones sanity by keeping that nice medium in mind.

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