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What to wear for an outdoor summer wedding – the bride’s guide

An outdoor wedding seems too risky and the weather is unpredictable. For this reason, many new couples don’t consider the outdoor wedding. To a great extent, you may lose many fun that will only happen to an outdoor wedding. The natural setting is romantic, colorful, refreshing and relaxed. Undoubtedly, outdoor weddings have unique charm! As long as you do the right gear and preparations, then you, especially for the bride, can master the outdoor wedding like a pro. If you’ll be having an outdoor summer wedding, here are some tips about what to wear for you taking into consideration. 

Dress yourself according to the venue

In order to have a beautiful outdoor summer wedding, you should put everything in right. This will definitely help you plan your strategy well and host a splendid outdoor wedding that will linger in everyone’s memories. Especially when it comes to the bride’s dress

The outdoor venue can be a beach, a garden, a resort or even your own backyard. Each of these venues have their own perks and pitfalls. So you should choose your wedding dress according to these factors seriously. 

How to dress for a beach wedding

Wedding dress: Beach wedding is romantic and fun. However, it is also windy, sandy and with uneven terrain. When you choose your wedding gown, take the wet sand, water and weather into consideration. Because the wet sand can dirty your dress and it is hard to clean; the water may damage or ruin the hem of your dress; the wind will make you have difficulty in keeping a charming look. In other words, the length for your wedding gown shouldn’t be too long. A tea-length, ankle-length, or floor-length wedding dress will be the best choice. 

If you loved to wear a long dress in the beach, lift the skirt above ankle while walking. And choose light material such chiffon and charmeuse for your summer wedding dress to ensure your romantic look.

For a beach wedding, white and ivory might be a better option for a gown that suits the outdoor surroundings, and keeps the bride’s sophisticated look.

Hairstyles: Since it is in the seaside, the wind should be under consideration. The best bride’s hairstyle for beach wedding would an up-do to ensure the better shape. 

This literary and romantic fishbone braid will take the sweat away from you and keep you cool all the time. Besides, the up-do hairstyle helps create a charming look. 

Shoes: Choose to barefoot for the wedding and add an anklet to enhance the overall look. The other better option is wear a pair of stylish sandals, which is perfect for treading across the sand. 

Bouquet: This colorful bouquet is suitable for beach weddings. 

How to dress for lakeside wedding 

Wedding dress: This venue is usually calmer than seashores, and yet promising in terms of beauty. However, lakesides are prone to bugs and have moist and dirty soil. There might be unexpected windy coming. So for the dress style of your wedding gown should be kept in simple and the shorter length is better. Of course, you may need to prepare to wear insect repellent sprays to ensure your charm look. 

If you preferred to go for a long dress, try your best to hold your wedding ceremony in the dry land. This A-line one-shoulder wedding dress will not only make you cool in the summer day, but also make you look modern and stylish all the time. The open back and embellished details will make anyone’s jaw drop. 

Hairstyle: Same to beach wedding, the hairstyle for lakeside weddings still should be up-do. With the embellishment of flowers, you will look summery and girlish. This style take all of your hair off your face and neck to stay cool and picture-perfect. 

Shoes: Consider a pair of elegant heels with a waterproof platform, which is both comfortable and free from worrying about dew. 

How to dress for a garden wedding

Wedding dress: Garden weddings are very casual and relaxed, this ambiance is well-suited for informal wedding styles. This princess-type dress combined with beautiful applique detail and a flowy A-line silhouette makes it a versatile outdoor wedding dress. Its sleeveless nature means you won’t have to worry about sweating through your dress while you enjoy your wedding. 

Hairstyles: Wearing a headpiece made with small flowers and green leaves, putting down your hair on your shoulders. It is simple but suitable for the garden theme very much. 

Changing the headpiece style to the Mori White Lacquered Leaf Wedding Dress Tiaras is also a great idea. 

The garden venue is romantic, going with a veil will be both interesting and charming. 

How to dress for a backyard wedding 

You can save a lot of money, since you needn’t book a venue when determined on a backyard wedding. The dress style could be more casual and comfortable will be the first consideration. 

This simple style wedding dress, has a V-neck on both the front and back, the beading embellishment on the waist and lace trimmed on the split of the skirt make a statement. The train of the dress is also the perfect length for an outdoor wedding. Truly, this dress is a vision of beauty.

The bateau neckline fully covered your bust area, so you won’t worry about exploring. The see-through net around the shoulder gives an illusion look of off-the-shoulder. There is no doubt that this style will show off your beautiful shoulders and neck curves. Even though you might go with a simple hairstyle, you will still look beautiful in your big day. Consider the same color tone bouquet, you will give the guests a feeling of elegance and refinement.