You can sparkle during the day—as long as the glittery accents are handled with restraint. A sprinkling of beaded embroidery shimmers on this lace halter gown with an Empire waist and a straight skirt. Reem Acra, reemacra.com about $5,880. Earrings, LRS Design, lrs-design.com.
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A tulle overlay appliquéd with lightly beaded lace gives this strapless satin sheath casual charm. David’s Bridal, davidbridal.com, about $599. Ring, Sheldon Speyer Platinum, sheldonspeyerplatinum.com.
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Layering suits an outdoor setting when the fabrics are light and lovely. Here, an English net overlay covers a crepe-back satin slipdress and creates sheer sleeves on a matching floor-length jacket with ruffled lace detailing. Dress by special order and jacket, about $1,590, Vera Wang, verawang.com. Earrings, Calico Juno Designs, calicojunodesigns.com.
Lightweight lace looks sensational in the summer—especially when it’s cut into a sheath with silver embroidery and a chapel train. Alfred Angelo, alfredangelo.com, about $749. Veil, Jennifer Leigh, jenniferleigh.com. Necklace, Elyssa B. Design, 310-360-0909. Ring, Sheldon Speyer Platinum, sheldonspeyerplatinum.com.
A goddesslike gown is always in season, but gossamer silk-georgette, ruched shoulders, and a gathered waistband gives this divine design a breezy elegance that’s perfect for warm weather. J.Crew, jcrew.com, about $395.
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Sometimes all it takes is one bold accent to make a romantic statement. A big bloom adds a dramatic flourish to this silk-satin organza and Alençon lace sheath, featuring a flowing sash and chapel train—about as long as you want to go when you’re marrying on the sand. Lazaro, lazaro.com, about $3,270. Lace hair band, Jennifer Behr, jenniferbehr.com. Earrings, Ocean Dreams, 856-767-4636.
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Pretty ponytails and simple jewels match the laid-back luxe of an A-line gown of beaded lace over organza. The strapless bodice has a sweetheart neckline; a chapel train finishes the skirt. Casablanca Bridal, 800-531-6494, casablancabridal.com, about $875. Hair sticks, Jennifer Leigh, jenniferleigh.com. Necklace, Ocean Dreams, 856-767-4636.
Beaded gold-leaf appliqués create a glittery floral canvas on this lace Empire-waist gown with a plunging V-neck and open back; a silk ribbon sash provides the finishing touch. Claire Pettibone, clairepettibone.com, about $5,000. Earrings, Susan Suh Jewelry, susansuh.com.
How do you transform an ivory Chantilly lace floral gown into a flirty summer frock? Opt for a bare V-neck, a sheer pick-up skirt with a chapel train, and perfectly pedicured feet—proof that you can dress formally for the beach and still have fun. Justina McCaffrey Haute Couture, justinamccaffrey.com, about $4,400. Bracelet, Susan Hanover, 314-991-5262, misterguyclothiers.com.
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Give in to your blue crush and choose a misty chiffon and satin A-line gown embellished with crystals. A gathered bust and lace-up back grace the corset bodice; a split-front detail and a chapel train (decorated with beading) accent the full skirt. Impression Bridal, impressionbridal.com, about $780.
