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Brides
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Beach Wedding Attire Ideas for Men and Women
April 16, 2020 - Semi-formal beach weddings allow printed dresses or blazers for men, but avoid loud patterns and sandals. While sandy shore weddings are a dream for many, these nuptials can cause some confusion amongst guests concerning what to wear.
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Destinationweddingdetails
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A Guide to Beach Wedding Attire for Guests - Destination Wedding Details
September 28, 2025 - Long pants and a light color button-down shirt with short or three-quarter sleeves is appropriate casual beach wedding attire for male guests. Wear shoes that you can easily slip on and off.
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The Black Tux
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Beach Wedding Attire Guide for Guest or Groom | The Black Tux Blog
Rather than a traditional black tuxedo, opt for a well-tailored suit in lighter colors like tan, light gray, or blue. Your shirt should be a crisp dress shirt, preferably in white, with a proper tie or bow tie.
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Wedding Tropics
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Beach Wedding Dress Code For Guests
July 1, 2025 - A formal beach wedding dressing code calls for the traditional suit and tie for male guests. This is especially the case if the reception will be held on a yacht, resort ballroom or a restaurant.
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The Knot
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Beach Wedding Attire for Men and Women: Here's What to Wear
September 4, 2025 - Get all the deets on beach wedding attire, from formal to cocktail, including both women's and men's wedding attire for beach venues and resort weddings.
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Reddit
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r/weddingplanning on Reddit: Beach & destination wedding dress code
January 14, 2024 -

On our wedding day next year in our Costa Rican with a beach ceremony, my fiancée will be wearing a 'Guayabera' shirt. I'm creating the 'Save the Date,' and I'd like to guide our guests on attire. I’m thinking about leaving it for the actual invitation, but considering putting it on because it’s a destination wedding (?).

I don't want anything more formal than the Guayabera, (specifically for men) but I also want to maintain a certain level of elegance for our beachfront sunset wedding. Considering the hot province and the outdoor setting for both the ceremony and reception, what attire would you recommend for our guests?

I'm considering “cocktail attire” but open to suggestions. Some friends suggested either an all-white dress code or providing a color palette for guests to choose from. What are your thoughts?

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Don't choose a specific color or color palette. I know it's a trend on social media, but it's inconsiderate for your guests who shouldn't be expected to buy something to match your palette. I'd put information on your website, including pictures of suggestion dress styles. It sounds like you're having something beach casual, so describe khakis, linen or cotton pants for the men with similar shirts and casual, summer dresses or jumpsuits for the women. True cocktail attire sounds too dressy for a wedding where a groom wears a Guayabera.
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I know this thread is old but I just wrote a bunch of info on dress code for my wedding guests at a semi formal beach wedding and thought I’d share. I also wanted to make it non gendered so women can feel free to wear a seersucker suit, it’s welcoming to nonbinary folks, etc. —- “Cocktail beach wedding attire” means dress in a semi-formal style but beach friendly. (Note the typical weather at the ceremony time is 80 with sun and a breeze.) Imagine what you’d wear to a nice restaurant at the beach. If you wear a dress, think breezy maxi dress, lightweight fabric mini or midi dress, printed jumpsuit, and similar looks. Look for breathable fabric, fun prints — you might get hot if you wear a little black dress and heels. For shoes, consider dressy sandals, wedges, or chunky heels. You may want a wrap just in case the late night breeze gets cooler. For those who prefer to wear a shirt and pants, you don’t have to wear a jacket. If you do, a breathable sports coat or unique blazer in a fun print is welcome. Shoes are a little more casual (e.g., loafer, boat shoe). Consider fabrics like linen, khaki, or seersucker to stay comfortable. Avoid going as casual as shorts, denim, swimsuits, or flip flops!
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State and Liberty
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Beach Formal Wedding Attire for Men - Explained
August 24, 2023 - For men, always stick with long-sleeve button-up shirts for beach formal weddings and events and never go for a short-sleeve button-up. You can roll up the sleeves if it’s hot, which is also why sticking with classic barrel cuffs is the best ...
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Klein Epstein Parker
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What to Wear for Beach Wedding: The Ultimate Men’s Style Guide
Add a lightweight suit jacket or blazer for semi-formal or formal weddings. Choose comfortable footwear like loafers, espadrilles, or dress shoes. Sunglasses, hats, and pocket squares add a fun personal touch.
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American SPCC
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How to Choose the Perfect Beach Wedding Attire for Men: A Family-Friendly Style Guide | American SPCC
August 29, 2025 - I remember one wedding where everyone wore shades of coral and turquoise, mirroring the sunset – stunning! Accessories can make or break an outfit. Nail the details without going overboard. Shoes: Loafers, espadrilles, leather sandals. Depends on the dress code. Headwear: Panama hat or fedora. Sun protection and style. Adds flair, without feeling forced. Ties & Pocket Squares: If the dress code calls for it, opt for patterned tie or pocket square in a beachy color.
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Wezoree
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Men's Beach Wedding Attire: Casual, Formal & Chic Outfit Ideas ❤️ Blog Wezoree
August 21, 2025 - When choosing men’s beach wedding attire for guests, follow the dress code outlined in the invitation. A light, breathable outfit that matches the wedding theme is essential. For casual weddings, a linen shirt paired with chino shorts or trousers ...
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Kgwoodworksandcabinets
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Beach Wedding Guest Outfits For Men: Style Guide
November 13, 2025 - Linen Suits: If the dress code is beach formal, a linen suit is a great choice. It's breathable, stylish, and perfect for the beach setting. Choose light colors like beige, tan, or light grey.
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SuitShop
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Men’s Style Guide: What Do I Wear to a Beach Wedding? | SuitShop
June 19, 2024 - Beach weddings typically leverage a casual dress code, cocktail dress code, or semi-formal dress code with room for some unique touches, but there is such a thing as black tie attire on the beach.
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Reddit
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r/weddingplanning on Reddit: Dress code for a beach wedding? Do I just put “beach” ?
June 21, 2022 -

Needing a little help with guest attire for our destination wedding. It’s at a resort in Mexico on the beach. For a dress code, do I just tell people “beach attire?” Do I even need to specify? I have seen on the sub that guests like direction and leaving it completely open can be problematic which I get. I’m not sure what else to call “we’re going to be on the beach, in sand, dress comfortable and cool?” Beach casual? Is that a thing

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Sunandseabeachweddings
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The Ultimate Guide to Beach Wedding Attire for Guests | Sun & Sea Beach Weddings
April 17, 2025 - Guests should avoid wearing overly bright or bold colors, as well as all white. These colors can be distracting or take attention away from the bride and groom. Looking to remove the stress from your wedding and event planning?
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Gentleman's Gazette
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Beach Formal And Beach Wedding Dress Code
November 8, 2018 - In most cases, you will not be expected to wear true formal attire at a beach wedding, and you should not plan to bring your tuxedo unless your wedding invitation expressly identifies Black Tie as the dress code.
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Kgwoodworksandcabinets
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Beach Wedding Guest Outfits: Men's Style Guide
November 13, 2025 - To help get you inspired, here are a few example outfits for different beach wedding dress codes: Casual: Light blue linen shirt, khaki chinos, leather sandals, and sunglasses. Semi-Formal: White Oxford cloth shirt, navy chinos, brown loafers, ...
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Huckberry
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A Guide to Beach Wedding Attire for Men | Huckberry
June 1, 2022 - This guide covers everything you need to know about dressing for waterfront weddings, from the dress pants and shorts to the shoes. Keep reading.
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Wedding Tropics
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Beach Wedding Guest Attire: What Men Should Wear To Seaside Ceremonies - Wedding Tropics
August 20, 2025 - Shorts can be appropriate for very casual beach weddings, particularly daytime ceremonies with relaxed dress codes. However, they should be tailored linen shorts that hit just above the knee, never board shorts or athletic wear.
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The Dark Knot
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Men’s Beach Wedding Attire Guide | A Comprehensive Guide To Beach Wedding Attire For Men
August 1, 2025 - But for guests, mixing two light shades—like cream trousers with a pale blue shirt—is usually the safest way to look stylish and respectful. Beige pants and a light blue dress shirt.
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Pinterest
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53 best Beach Wedding Dress Code ideas to save today
When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures · Semi formal beach attire. Men: Collars, casual shoes = good! No sleeveless shirts or shorts. Women: Breezy dresses, almost knee or full ...