If the area is rainy or prone to storm, it is best to look for a beach that in a tropical country that the weather would not ruin your special date. Next consideration would be the average temperature. If the beach where the ceremony will take place is in a tropical country such as in Boracay, Philippines, opt for a beach wedding gown that is made cotton or something that will let the air pass through. Ideal beach wedding dresses are those that have simple yet classes and elegant design. Here, minimalist look will work best since there is no need to over accessorize. If you look in various bridal shops that offer beach wedding dresses, the staple designs would be strapless or tube, sleeveless, and halter. When you are brainstorming for a plus size wedding dress design, look at bridal magazines and online stores. It is possible that both you and the designer can incorporate something from three or four dresses available. You should avoid making one that has too many frills and work with something that will make you look slimmer. You can also visit websites of bridal stores and look for sale items or discounted ones. 5. If all else fails, rent. If you can't find the cheap wedding dress of your dreams in the stores or outlets and online sites mentioned, try visiting a bridal store where they offer rent of wedding dresses. This option will work on those people who are not so sentimental in keeping their wedding mementos. Let s talk about this in more detail. Most wedding dresses need a hem and how much it costs depends on the number of layers, the type of fabric that the professional has to work with and the type of decoration and finish. In some cases, the wedding dress may require crinoline slips that also need to be hemmed. These people will charge a lot but you can be assured that your wedding dress will be divine. Often, magazines will have directory of people, designers and stores that they have featured on their pages. This directory is found at the final pages of these mags. Look at the contact numbers and make an appointment with them.