Bride Guide to Beach Bridesmaid Invitations

Bride Guide to Beach Bridesmaid Invitations​

Overview

Some wedding plans are more fun than others, and this makes the very fun list! Newly engaged and preparing the perfect invitation for your bridal party? Look no further than these absolutely wonderful beach wedding inspired bridesmaid invitations for your soon to be beach wedding bridesmaid! Of course there’s the traditional call your friend or ask her while on a lunch date, but we just can’t resist some of these beachy fun invites. And it fits right in under the affordable beach wedding theme! :) So read on, maybe even just get inspired, and create your own special invite for your Florida Beach Wedding bridal party.

Tropical Card by Zazzle

For a destination wedding on a sunny beachfront, this is obviously a top choice! It doesn’t matter if you choose the Atlantic coast or Gulf beaches for your special day, palm trees line the coasts of Florida. From white sand to cocoa, to cinnamon beaches this card shows the upbeat, tropical vibe every Florida beach bride loves. Click here to explore.

For a destination wedding on a sunny beachfront, this is obviously a top choice! It doesn’t matter if you choose the Atlantic coast or Gulf beaches for your special day, palm trees line the coasts of Florida. From white sand to cocoa, to cinnamon beaches this card shows the upbeat, tropical vibe every Florida beach bride loves. Click here to explore.

Bridesmaid Flip Flops by Zazzle

Could anything say, “beach wedding” more than flip flops? Presenting these to your bridesmaids will have them so excited to arrive at your destination and stand up with you and your beloved. They come in many colors so you can coordinate them with your beach wedding package.

Bridesmaid Puzzle

Etsy gives us even more choice with this charming puzzle for your creative friends. How much fun is it to receive this box and assemble the puzzle to pop the question…the bridesmaid question that is!

How adorable and fun are these bridesmaid invitations using personalized caricatures found on Etsy? Your beach bridesmaids will start your wedding journey together with smiles and laughter. What a wonderful idea.

Mospensstudio.com has some lovely cards that will make the perfect statement for your bridesmaids. A beautiful keepsake for years to come.

Wrap Up

Now that you’ve taken care of your bridal party, let’s get to planning your dream beach wedding together!

Whether you’re dreaming of a quiet elopement on the Gulf Coast with that famous turquoise water in the background, or a full ceremony on the Atlantic side with all your favorite people there to celebrate — we’ve got a package that fits.

And honestly? It’s more affordable than most people expect. We believe you shouldn’t have to spend a fortune to have a wedding that feels special. Beautiful doesn’t have to mean expensive.

So if you’re ready to start planning, we’d love to hear from you. Call us at 386-214-6361 or visit floridabeachweddings.com to explore packages and check availability. Your perfect beach wedding is closer than you think. 🌊

Need to Know: Beach Wedding Bridesmaids

Having your friends stand by you on your wedding day is more than just a tradition. It’s a friend’s way of saying, “I love you, I support you in your marriage, and I’ve got your back.” And choosing your beach wedding bridesmaids is just as important as choosing where you will get married…in this case, it’s a beach in Florida! Which one? Why not choose one of the Gulf beach venues such as Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Siesta Key for you and the gals to stand together by the emerald water on your special day.Will You Be My Bridesmaid written in beach sand And once you’ve established your bridal party, the next step is to choose the right beach wedding bridesmaid style. You will probably want to include some color and design themes from your all-inclusive beach wedding package. The Destiny is the package that has the most color options for customization. With up to 24 chairs, it is a great choice for a larger wedding. Another popular package our brides love is the Rustic Romance (shown below) which can accommodate up to 100 guests! Whichever complete wedding package you decide upon, you and your bridal party will want to arrive in style.

Bride Guide: Beach Wedding Bridesmaid Style

Wedding couple kissing on white chairs in St. Augustine

Bridesmaid Dress Color:

Beach wedding pastel colors

This is probably the biggest statement when it comes to the overall aesthetic look of your wedding. Are you into bright and bold or are you looking to go natural and blend in with the beach scene? Remember to think about the BIG picture. Envision you and your bridal party in front of your beach wedding package set up and decide what look you want to achieve. And remember, you can totally go for matching dress and decor (bold or neutral), complimentary but not quite “matching” colors, or a neutral for set up and bold dresses (or vice versa).

Nude color bridesmaid dresses in front of beach dunes

Three Bridesmaids smile in St. Augustine Beach in peach dresses
Beach bridesmaids in royal blue dresses with yellow flowers

Yellow dresses on the beach with laughing bridesmaidsFlower girl and bridesmaids pose in pink dresses on Siesta Key beach

Gold dresses on bridesmaids with bride in Siesta Key

Beach bridesmaids wear lavender gowns posing with bride

Bridesmaid Dress Style:

Do your ladies have a variety of body types? It’s likely that there is a variety of shapes and sizes standing up in your wedding. Before you are able to make the final call, get advice from your bridesmaids so they feel comfortable in what they’re wearing. There’s lots of resources for body types and flattering styles just like this one. And remember you can choose one style for all or do a little mixing and matching within the same color family.

Budget Friendly:

You probably have a good idea of where your friends stand financially (ballpark figure anyways). So consider this when choosing dresses. If you’re friend is scraping the bank just to travel and attend your wedding, don’t send her into debt over a dress. There are lots of affordable bridesmaid dresses. Some tips for saving money include:

  • Shopping last year’s dress styles
  • Looking in nontraditional dress stores (think Macy’s, Dillard’s formal clearance section)
  • Shop local: Support local business and do yourself a favor by checking out your local bridal shop’s sale rack. Often they need to clear previous season’s dresses to make room for the next batch.
  • Resale- Check sites like Ebay or a local Facebook resale site. This is especially convenient if you are mixing and matching styles or colors.

Hopefully this guide has you started on the path to planning your dream beach wedding. And if you need some more help with designing and planning, contact us here!

Beach Wedding Bridesmaid Ideas

You’ve seen the evolution of bridesmaids dresses. From ’50s lindy to ’70s mod polyester to ’80s shiny satin with matching colored shoes. Yep, that happened. But no matter the trend or the style, every beach bride should have the same goal: happy, beautiful bridesmaids by her side. So these tips will guide you as you search for the perfect beach wedding bridesmaid dresses for your wedding party.

Beach wedding couple cheers underneath teal fabric arch

Beach Wedding Bridesmaid Attire

One size fits all? Not!

This is often the biggest challenge. Short, tall, skinny, curvy, apple shaped, pear shaped. How can you find a dress to suit them all? A line dresses are one of the most universally flattering dress types and perfect in length for a beach wedding. High-low hemlines are also compliment most body types. The high-low also will keep your bridesmaids cool with a flirty, fun flare. If you only have 1 or 2 bridesmaids, get their input on what they feel comfortable in too!

Fabrics

Breathable, flowy fabrics are the best option. Most of the time sleeves will be too hot. Halters, spaghetti straps, and off the shoulder will be breezy and cool when paired with the best fabric for an ocean ceremony. Read more about bridal tips and fabric options here. 

Bridesmaids and Bride laughing on Daytona Beach

Length

Short/A length dresses are your best bet. Long dresses can work too, but be sure it’s a tulle/chiffon-like fabric to avoid getting stuck in the sand. And consider sandals or bare feet when making any alterations. We love the bridesmaids featured in the photo below who have chosen the necklines and sleeves they prefer on each dress. Yet, the whole bridal party has a cohesive look that complements the bride and maybe even her wedding package decor…just the way it should be! The bride pictured just below chose the Coral Distinctive Design package for her ceremony. We also see pictured Sea Green which our Jacksonville Bride chose.

Bridesmaids with bride on Daytona Beach

Bridesmaids in short dresses on Daytona Beach

Jacksonville Beach bridesmaids pose together

Colors

Brides, there is so much choice regarding color this coming year. As you can see by our own Florida Beach Wedding photos, coral and fuchsia continue to be popular and are oh so pretty with beach blues. However, Teal combined with other colors continue to gain in popular: hence our Teal Distinctive Design all-inclusive wedding package. Check out The Knot’s vision for some beautiful beach wedding color combos.

Three Bridesmaids smile in St. Augustine Beach

Price Point

Consider your crowd here. If your girlfriends are taking time off work to help prepare for your wedding and possible travel, keep the financial burden at a minimum. You can often get inspiration from top name brands and find an equally stylish look for less under from another more affordable company.

4 bridesmaids in pink satin stand with beach bride

Accessories

 So shoes are easy. Barefoot or cute barefoot sandals are both practical footwear choices. No need for sandals that will flip sand everywhere or become buried treasure. Fun and beach-y hair pins or other jewelry could double as a sweet bridal party gift. And why not a playful beachball for the wedding photography session?

Ready to book your beach wedding date in Florida? Get ready to bring your beach bridesmaids down to the sun and the sea and say, “I do!” Contact our planners today.