Coastal wedding reception table at golden hour

The Coastal Wedding Guest Edit: Dresses & Jewellery to Wear

A wedding by the sea calls for something a little softer than a city celebration. Flowing fabrics, warm colours and jewellery that catches the golden-hour light. Here is how to put your look together.

Start with the setting

Coastal weddings usually mean sun, sea breeze and an evening that runs late. Choose a dress in a light, moving fabric such as chiffon or satin, in a colour that stays clear of white and ivory. Deep greens, soft blues and warm tones all look beautiful against the water.

Wedding guest in a green chiffon flutter-sleeve maxi dress with pearl drop earrings
Chiffon moves with the breeze. Pearl drops add a soft finish.
Satin maxi dress with a twisted ring pendant necklace at an evening reception
Satin and a fine pendant for the evening reception.

Our three favourite pairings

1. Green chiffon + pearl drops

The Chiffon V-Neck Maxi Dress with Flutter Sleeves is made for a clifftop ceremony. Keep your hair in a low chignon and add the Gold Drop Earrings with Pearl Detail. Soft, classic and easy to wear all day.

2. Satin + a fine pendant

For an evening reception, the Satin Ruched Waist Maxi Dress with Adjustable Straps has a natural sheen that looks lovely by candlelight. Let one delicate necklace, like the Twisted Ring Pendant Necklace, catch the light at the neckline.

3. Off-shoulder chiffon + polished hoops

Want something a little more modern? The Off-Shoulder Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress with Slit with Gold Oval Hoop Earrings is clean and confident, and it leaves your shoulders to do the talking.

Coastal wedding reception table with linen, olive branches and candles at golden hour

Small details that make a difference

  • Flat shoes for grass and sand. Heels sink. Flats like our Strappy Flat Sandals with Metallic Finish are easier on a lawn or a beach.
  • Keep jewellery light. One focal point is enough. Let the dress and the view do the rest.
  • Think about the breeze. A low bun or chignon keeps hair out of your face and shows off your earrings.

Browse the full Occasion & Wedding Guest edit to find your dress, then finish it with a piece from Finishing Touches.

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