2010-07-26 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Destination Wedding Dresses with Style and Flair

TAGS: DESTINATION WEDDING DRESS, NICOLE MILLER, MAGGIE SOTTERO, GALINA, ALFRED ANGELO, BEACH WEDDING, TOP PICKS

We've always loved the idea of a destination wedding….something small, intimate and in a tropical climate. Plus, there’s something appealing about getting married by the water. If a destination wedding is in your future, be sure to look through our recent picks on hot destination wedding dresses.


This week's choices are all under $500, leaving you plenty of room to splurge on the honeymoon suite! Plus, with names like Maggie Sottero, Alfred Angelo, Nicole Miller and Galina among our top 5, you have the added benefit of knowing you're also on trend!


Used Alfred Angelo 1774NT Wedding Dress


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Sheer Elegance: Alfred Angelo 1774NT Wedding Dress: $350
If you don’t want to fuss with a long dress that gets caught up in the sand, but you still want something visually interesting, this size 12 Alfred Angelo 1774NT wedding dress (pictured above) is a perfect choice. With its hi-lo hemline and lace overlay, you get texture, style and comfort in one elegant wedding look


Breezy & Beautiful: Bellisima 2052 Wedding Dress: $399
This size 12 Bellisima 2052 wedding dress is a classic destination wedding silhouette, with its spaghetti straps, vback and beaded starburst on the bodice. Add a pop of colour with a bold and beautiful flower in your hair and you’re ready for your barefoot beach wedding!


Sample Bellisima 2052 Wedding Dress


A touch of Sparkle: Galina SV9563 Wedding Dress: $400
Looking for a simple silhouette but want to add a touch of sparkle? Consider this size 14 Galina SV9563 wedding dress. The halter top is a timeless beach wedding look and the beaded dropped waist provides some extra flair.


Used Galina SV9563 Wedding Dress


Pretty & Plunging: Maggie Sottero JD1214 Wedding Dress: $499
Want to add some drama to your bridal look? We love this size 6 Maggie Sottero JD1214 wedding dress. From the front it’s a figure flattering dress with ruching and a sweetheart neckline, but the real style shows through when you turn around. The plunging back will turn heads and will show off your toned, bronzed skin.


Sample Maggie Sottero JD1214 Wedding Dress


Simple Sophistication: Nicole Miller Wedding Dress: $500
This size 2 Nicole Miller wedding dress is the perfect canvas to showcase this season’s hot wedding accessory trend: statement jewelry and headpieces. Plus, this simple silhouette won’t take up too much space in your bag, leaving you plenty of room for souvenirs to remind you of your special day.


Used Nicole Miller Wedding Dress


Not quite what you're looking for? Check out previous top picks for destination wedding dresses.