Top 10 Destination Wedding Dresses

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As a destination wedding planner in the US Virgin Islands, we see a wide variety of wedding dresses in all shapes, colors and styles! Shopping for the perfect wedding dress can already be tricky – adding in a destination wedding and a sandy beach can further complicate this process. Believe it or not, I have seen everything from a simple short white dress with minimal décor to a huge ball gown! Choosing the right dress to navigate through the sand gracefully can be difficult but it is important to stay true to your vision and wear something that makes you feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. Below is a list of the top 10 destination wedding dresses that I have seen in the US Virgin Islands.

10. Strapless Sweetheart

Strapless dresses are a timeless classic that work well for an elegant reception at a private villa or for a casual wedding with your toes between the sand.

Photography by: Elisha Orin

Location: Lindquist Beach, St. Thomas

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

9. Grecian Goddess

Let it flow darling! Loose and long dresses are perfect for a wedding on the beach as it flows gracefully in the ocean breeze, allowing for brilliant photos.

Dress By: Michelle by Truvelle

Photography by: Savanah Loftus

Location: Lime Tree Beach, St. Thomas

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

8. La La La LACE

A full lace gown is a great choice for a laid back bride that wants to wear her wedding dress again and again! The versatile nature of a long white lace dress is endless, it is lightweight, doesn’t wrinkle and makes for sensational photos.

Dress By: WearYourLoveXO

Photography by: Blue Glass Photography

Location: Trunk Bay, St. John

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

7. The Duet

A perfect blend of classy and sexy for a destination wedding! Two piece dresses are easy to move in and provide the bride with a unique look on her special day.

Dress By: Unknown

Photography by: Sage Hammond

Location: Lindquist Beach, St. Thomas

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

6. The little Mermaid

Channel your inner Ariel with the beloved and classic Mermaid gown! This style is always appropriate for a beach wedding and it perfectly accentuates the female body – everything a girl could want on her wedding day!

Dress By: Unknown

Photography by: Sage Hammond

Location: Magen’s Bay, St. Thomas

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

5. Short and Sassy

Be bold and you in a short and sassy wedding dress! Short dresses are perfect for the adventurous bride that doesn’t mind getting a little wet and wild on the beach without getting her dress covered in sand!

Dress By: Unknown

Photography by: Simple Island Photography

Location: Trunk Bay, St. John

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

4. Non Traditional Wedding Dress

A non traditional wedding dress is a bold choice for an even bolder bride basking in the glory of her destination wedding! Stand out and be you with a nontraditional gown. #YASSS

Dress By: Bari Jay 1617

Photography by: Lacey Gill Yarborough

Location: Oceana, St. Thomas

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

3. Boho Chic Babe

My personal favorite destination wedding style is our Boho Chic Babe! Down to earth, peaceful and filled with love – hard to have bad vibes on your wedding day in such a super chic dress! You can accessorize this look with a beautiful flower crown and natural driftwood arch!

Dress By: unknown

Photography by: unknown

Location: Lindquist Beach, St. Thomas

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings

2. Sweet and Simple

An elegant and classy choice for your destination wedding is a light weight simple sheath dress. This style is perfect for traveling with your gown as it doesn’t take up a lot of room in your luggage!

Dress By: Unknown

Photography by: Kathryn Cooper

Location: Trunk Bay, St. John

Wedding Coordinator: Island Bliss Weddings