midi beige dress Lorna youre soaking up the Italian sunshine in this linen Petal and Pup Women's Cammie

But this look still needs to be elegant and somber

Thankfully, because beaches are an ultra-popular wedding venue for summer nuptials, most wedding dress designers and bridal salons offer lightweight looks that are fit for the occasion

Pro tip: add a lightweight shawl as the day turns to night to combat chills

A dress with puff sleeves or an off-the-shoulder silhouette is absolutely gorgeous with any sandal style

This gorgeous Reformation one gives the look a springtime makeover with this whimsical wildflower print

As the jacket billowed behind her, however, I was reminded of yet another emerging 2025 trend: statement capes