Sail Away in Style

written & styled by Rae McConville
photographed at Cabana Club, Pensacola Beach, FL

Choosing a wedding dress for a destination wedding can be quite daunting. You may want to still look like a formal bride, but the beach location and fun atmosphere might call for something more informal. Even if your wedding is strictly low key, you don’t have to sacrifice that “real” wedding gown of your dreams. No matter if you choose something simple and elegant, or short and modern, having a destination wedding really leaves you with limitless options. The aisle isn’t for a bikini, pack it for the honeymoon and pick a dress that is as exceptional and different as you and your wedding paradise.

Simple Sailor

Details Gown by Kristie Kelly for Disney Bridal, available at disneybridal.com. Jewelry provided by Friedman’s Jewelers. Bouquet designed by KaBloom. Hair and makeup by Wabi Sabi Salon and Day Spa.

Color Sunset

Details Gown by Alfred Angelo, carried at Gatlins. Jewelry provided by Friedman’s Jewelers. Bouquet designed by KaBloom. Hair and makeup by Wabi Sabi Salon and Day Spa.

Lady in Lace

Details Gown by Alfred Angelo, carried at Gatlins. Jewelry provided by Friedman’s Jewelers. Bouquet designed by Southern Veranda. Hair and makeup by Wabi Sabi Salon and Day Spa.

Get Shorty

Details Gown by Christina Wu for House of Wu, carried at Brides Maids Galore & More and The Formal Affair. Jewelry provided by Friedman’s Jewelers. Bouquet designed by Southern Veranda. Hair and makeup by Wabi Sabi Salon and Day Spa.