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A lightweight silk shawl or pashmina for the evening beach evenings cool down genuinely fast near the water

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Subtle seam detailing and back strap for modern sophistication

Wedding dresses come down to personal taste, but if you're thinking of hosting an oceanside soire there are a few basic criteria to consider: no tight long sleeves (because, heat), nothing so long that you could trip over it on your way to the altar, and heavy fabric is definitely out

For me, the style went beyond diversion and into functionality by allowing me to wear on any given day a gown that would otherwise hang around in my closet waiting for my next big invitation