10 Sexy Beach Wedding Dresses for Your Seaside Wedding

Dresses | July 1, 2023

“Mermaidcore” is having a major style moment, and we have the sexy beach wedding dresses to bring your dreamy, shimmery, and ultra-chic wedding inspo to life! We’ve curated 10 dazzling silhouettes from our latest collections, from casual and lightweight to glamorous and whimsical (and all the soft, sweet, and beach-ready flourishes in between). Whatever you’re looking for in comfort, embellishment, and functionality for outdoor elements, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for all the magic!

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Sexy Beach Wedding Dresses

Boho Beach Wedding Dress: Janine by Rebecca Ingram

Bride In Boho Wedding Dress Called Janine By Rebecca Ingram

Lush jersey lining combines with vintage lace in Janine by Rebecca Ingram. This look is chic, comfortable, ultra-girly, and (of course) beachside-ready!

Personalize Janine by adding a simple bridal veil, jacket, or cape. This soft fit-and-flare silhouette is so effortless to pair with accessories.

Dive into more beautiful boho wedding dresses and beachy silhouettes in our trends gallery. We’re all about these soft fabrics, illusion details, effortless silhouettes, and vintage flourishes.

Sexy Crepe Wedding Dress: Bracken by Sottero and Midgley

Bride In Crepe Fabric Wedding Dress Called Bracken By Sottero And Midgley

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Shopping for a soft beachy gown that’s still sexy and sophisticated? Cue Bracken by Sottero and Midgley, a relaxed crepe fit-and-flare with a stunning bodice treatment. From the exquisite beading to the illusion petal-shaped train, Bracken is sure to make a red-carpet entrance.

Here’s what a few real brides have to say about this sexy beach wedding style:

“The silhouette and intricate lace complemented my figure and style effortlessly. From every angle, this dress looked stunning and the attention to detail in every stitch truly shows.” — Karlie
“I felt absolutely amazing. Like a total princess, it was truly my dream dress. I wouldn’t change a single thing about it.” — Pamela
“I felt gorgeous, elegant and sexy in my gown. Everyone is still talking about how beautiful it is. The button detailing on the back gives that elegance while the deep v cut in the front and sides adds just a little sex appeal. The train when bustled was still very lightweight and the gown still looked gorgeous.” — Katie

To personalize sexy beach wedding dress Bracken, you can order with or without the linear lace trims on the illusion train, or add the off-the-shoulder lace sleeves (sold separately). This design would also look stunning with a long embellished bridal veil.

Love this crepe fabric? We’ve curated more of our latest crepe designs for sexy beach wedding inspo.

Chiffon Beach Gown: Maurelle by Maggie Sottero

Bride In Chiffon Gown With Beaded Wedding Dress Trends Called Maurelle By Maggie Sottero

Love shimmer and beading? Maurelle by Maggie Sottero fuses vintage glamor with soft, romantic styling. This bodice design is a little nature-inspired, a little sexy, and a little Hollywood… a simple yet sophisticated statement for your beachside celebration.

A few ways to personalize Maurelle:

Add an overskirt, cape, or illusion jacket for extra layer and dimension.
Accessorize with a long, graceful bridal veil.
Add covered buttons to the train down the back.
Style with a vintage bridal crown or statement earrings.

We’re smitten with every head-to-toe detail for a sexy beach wedding! If you especially love the sexy, asymmetrical layers in the skirt, head to these gorgeous A-line wedding dresses with side slits.

Sexy Mermaid Wedding Dress for the Beach: Hattie by Rebecca Ingram

Bride In Lace Mermaid Wedding Dresses Called Hattie By Rebecca Ingram

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One of our most popular mermaid styles is Hattie by Rebecca Ingram, a form-fitting fit-and-flare with a sweetheart bodice and oversized lace motifs. This casual beach wedding dress features several sister styles and options to personalize, including:

Variations on the neckline and bodice coverage.
Different silhouettes and layering styles in the skirt.
Options for sleeves and accessories.

Explore the full range of gowns and ordering options in our rundown of Hattie sister styles.

Beaded Beach Wedding Gown: Topaz by Sottero and Midgley

Bride In Beaded A-Line Wedding Dress Called Topaz By Sottero And Midgley

Shimmery beading makes a gorgeous yet effortless statement in Topaz by Sottero and Midgley, a dreamy red-carpet style with a unique asymmetrical wrap effect in the bodice and skirt. This style is so dreamy for beachy breezes and natural lighting!

Topaz looks stunning on its own, but would be beautiful with a vintage bridal veil or cape.

Sexy Beach Wedding Dress: Gayle by Rebecca Ingram

Bride In A-Line Wedding Dress With Side Slit Called Gayle By Rebecca Ingram

Chiffon makes for dreamy, lightweight layers in Gayle by Rebecca Ingram, a subtle yet sexy A-line designed for sunny celebrations. Here are a few ways to make Gayle your own:

Add covered buttons down the back for a vintage vibe
Use the extra lace motif included for small neckline alterations
Add a bridal veil or overskirt

Gayle is also from our Rebecca Ingram line, featuring an array of sexy beach wedding dresses at budget-friendly prices. These collections are perfectly priced for elopements, minimonies, and backyard ceremonies (especially if your backyard happens to be a beach!).

Long Sleeve Beach Gown: Zander by Sottero and Midgley

Bride In Black Wedding Dress Called Zander By Sottero And Midgley

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Beach brides need not be limited to strapless and strappy… If you love the drama and sophistication of a sleeved wedding dress, Zander could be your meant-to-be! This over-the-top ballgown features a plunging V-neckline, lush layered skirt, nude and illusion flourishes, and (of course), long graceful sleeves.

We love seeing Zander styled as a sexy beach wedding dress, especially if the climate is a bit cooler and overcast. The black color option makes it exceptional for Gothic wedding themes, nontraditional bridal looks, and dramatic backdrops.

Here’s what our real brides have to say about this one-of-a-kind lace beaching wedding dress:

“The detail is just sensational. Each area was made with quality, care and love and everytime I put the dress on I noticed some other glimpse of something different.” — Laura
“I felt like a princess! The long train brought the drama, along with the dress being in black. When it was bustled, I felt like I was in a Victorian-esque dress which was so fun. Everyone loved it, even the guys were fawning over it! I couldn’t have found a more perfect dress for myself.” — McKenzie
“I truly felt like a dark princess, beautiful and dreamy.” — Tristen

Here are options to personalize Zander:

Change the Chantilly lace to texture tulle
Add covered buttons down the back for a vintage vibe
Add the tulle veil accented with lace (sold separately)
Style with or without the long fitted lace sleeves (sold separately)
Available as sister style Zander Lane, featuring a more fitted silhouette

Beachy Vintage-Inspired Gown: Nikki by Maggie Sottero

Bride In Crepe Beach Wedding Dress Called Nikki By Maggie Sottero

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For a beachy and romantic vibe, get inspired with Nikki by Maggie Sottero. This luxe wedding dress is all about the beaded bodice — exquisite flourishes in lace, illusion, and shimmer.

Personalize this design by adding the illusion puff sleeves. These are detachable, so you can add or remove them for various looks during your reception, ceremony, and photos.

Floral Beach Dress: Havana by Maggie Sottero

Bride In Lace A-Line Wedding Dress Called Havana By Maggie Sottero

Last but certainly not least, oversized illusion florals make a stunning statement in this lace beach wedding dress! Havana by Maggie Sottero is girly, elegant, and perfectly tailored for a soft yet sophisticated bridal vibe.

Here are ways to personalize this design:

Remove the train for a more casual beach wedding dress look (through special request)
Add covered buttons down the back for a vintage vibe
Detachable off-the-shoulder lace elbow length puff sleeves (sold separately)

And here are accessory ideas for sexy beach wedding dresses: