Women who have broad shoulder should avoid wearing wedding dresses that are off-the-shoulder and halter types because these will only make the broad shoulder "broader." Opt for wedding dresses that don t have straps or those that have scoop necklines to enhance the shoulder and wear accessories or jewelry that have intricate design. Aside from being hassle free, a beach wedding dress is also ideal because it can provide you with utmost comfort during this stressful time. It is also less expensive compared to the traditional wedding gowns out there because a beach wedding dress usually come in simple cuts and designs meant for the location. It wouldn t hurt to also ask the owner or the store where you got this from if there were any alternations done because although it may be a size 14, the adjustments could have turned it into a size 12. Another option for those who do not want to buy a used wedding dress is to rent one. If there is nothing wrong when guys do it, the same rule should apply for women as figures have shown that you will spend a hundred dollars or even less. It is better to get a skirt that is short rather than long so it does not get dirty from sand or soil when you are walking down the makeshift aisle. To complete the look, you can even put a hat on instead of covering yourself up with a veil. As for the material, you must not get a casual wedding dress that is made from brocade, heavy silks or velvet because it is too heavy. You should know that most bridal stores carry either a size 14 or 16. But more shops these days cater to customers who are size 16 to 24. There is also a few that have something for someone that is a size 32. Don t guess your size and instead measure yourself especially in the bust, hips, waist and seam. You can also have bracelets and earrings with pearls or gems The nice thing about informal wedding dresses is the fact that you are not limited to bridal stores. You can buy one even at an outlet store. You can even shop for your perfect outfit online which saves you the trip from driving over to the mall.