Getting married in Hawaii means thinking about the perfect beach wedding dress! Learn all about which style and fabric will be perfect for your day.
Getting married in Hawaii means thinking about the best beach wedding dress!
If you’re planning a tropical wedding on the sand, now it’s time to find the perfect beach wedding dress. Follow our guide and learn all about which silhouette, length, fabric and detailing will work best in the sand and sun on your big day.
Silhouette
Once you start dress shopping, the first thing you need to narrow down is which silhouette works best for your location. There’s no way you’ll enjoy your beach wedding if you’re traipsing around the sand in a ball gown. Your dress should be lightweight and be able to move in the breeze. However, be sure it’s not so loose that it gets kicked up too high if it’s windy.
Length
When you’re thinking about which length is best, remember that you will probably be wearing sandals or even no shoes at all. And although a long dress is beautiful, we don’t recommend having a train as you’ll be dragging sand around with you.
Consider tea length (about mid-calf) or even shorter. It’s a beach wedding, after all, and being a tad more casual is perfectly acceptable.
Fabric
Your beach wedding dress should be lightweight and have some movement to it. One important thing to consider is how well it will pack. You don’t want to pull a wrinkled mess out of your zippered wardrobe hanger! Here are some fabrics that work best in this scenario:
Chiffon
Organza
Georgette
Voile
Crepe
Cotton eyelet
These fabrics will keep you nice and cool, will flow beautifully in the breeze, and will pack and unpack well.
Detailing
On the beach, the main focus should be you and the scenery. Because of that, simple dress details are usually best. There is no need for heavy beading or intricate handwork. Instead, use ruffles or pleats, flowers, and your own smile as your main accessories. If you don’t want to deal with a blowing veil, you may want to consider a different type of headpiece.
It may be very bright and hot the day of your wedding so consider using a fancy parasol to block the sun. There is also a chance that you will encounter cooler weather, wind or scattered rain while on the beach. You may want to plan to have a beautiful scarf or shawl handy just in case.
If you have any questions or want a Kauai wedding photography consultation, contact us today and we’ll be thrilled to work with you.
Learn the most important factors to consider when choosing a Kauai wedding photographer. There’s more to it than just price or the number of images offered.
Choosing a great Kauai wedding photographer
is obviously important for any Kauai wedding which includes photography. However with a lot of great photographers out there, how do find the right one for you, especially if you have no experience with professional photography? Learn the most important factors to consider when choosing your Kauai wedding photographer. There’s more to it than just price or the number of images offered. We suggest checking our the various portfolios and galleries of wedding photographers, then using your intuition or going with your gut to make the final decision.
Essential Points to Keep in Mind when Choosing a Kauai Wedding Photographer
Having said that, below are some points or criteria you can use when trying to assess who would be the best Kauai wedding photographer for you:
• Detail-Oriented: Is your photographer great with details? Can he/she scan you and see if something is out of place, such as strands of hair, necklaces, bra straps, etc.?
• Quick Learner: Will your Kauai wedding photographer catch on quickly to learn what you want during the shoot?
• Natural Setting: Is your wedding photographer willing to include Kauai’s nature as backdrop and change the setting if need be, to get the best possible images?
• Flexible: Is your photographer flexible, and willing to move his/her schedule around your wedding?
• Organized: Is your wedding photographer organized? Do they operate by methodically getting through a list of wanted shots?
• Affordable: Does your Kauai wedding photographer have reasonable prices within your budget so you’re not stressed?
• Experience: Has wedding planning experience, not just wedding photography experience?
Call us at Timory McDonald Photography at 888-939-3885 for a free consultation!
One of the best Kauai Wedding Photo tips: stand in front of a jaw-dropping background – not always easy, but Kauai has many options! (The photo above was a double rainbow)
Want some Kauai wedding photo tips?
We’ve have been doing Kauai wedding photography for a long time, on this most beautiful gem of the Hawaiian islands. Based on our extensive experience, we have come up with a quick and handy list of the most important things to bear in mind when getting ready for (and during) your Kauai wedding shots. Here are our top 6 Kauai wedding photo tips, but you can get more photo tips here!
Kauai Wedding Photo Tips #1
Kauai can be really hot, especially during the months leading up to summer and during summer, and especially if you come from a cold US state or foreign country. It is normal for temperatures to reach between 80-95°F (26-35°C). Stay out of the sun as much as possible to reduce sweating and squinting. Also, try to do the wedding photos at start of your trip, so you have the rest of your time to relax and play without having to schedule things around them.
Kauai Wedding Photo Tips #2
A good Kauai wedding photographer can help you find slimming or flattering poses to help you hide certain parts of your body if need be. Don’t hesitate to ask your photographer about it. Professional photographers are well-practiced with image composition, i.e. setting up an image in the right way, including setting up people to look their best.
Kauai Wedding Photo Tips #3
If you’re coming to Kauai for a destination wedding, you’ll be wearing unusual clothes (i.e. a wedding dress) that you’re not used to wearing. Ask your photographer for help in adjusting it to make it look right.
Kauai Wedding Photo Tips #4
If you have a Kauai destination wedding with guests, chances are that they have flown a long way from the US mainland to be here. They may be older, but regardless of their age, they may get tired. It’s important to give tired people a break in between shots.
Kauai Wedding Photo Tips #5
A wedding is meant to fun, light and joyous, right? Help your guests relax by talking or joking around. Happy people make better wedding shots!
Kauai Wedding Photo Tips #6
Finally, here is the last Kauai wedding tip: avoid windblown hair by wearing your hair up. You would be surprised by how many people ignore this one – only to have wisps, curls and strands of hair flying in their husbands’ faces! You’ll be able to relax and be more at ease knowing that your hair is held in position when standing on Kauai’s windy beaches.
Call us at Timory McDonald Photography at 888-939-3885 for a free consultation!
