Originally posted on Polka Dot Bride September 10th 2008

Marrying on the sand beside the sea? East Side Bride is today sharing her key beachside nuptial style guide.

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British Wedding via Nibs.

I love the idea of a barefoot groom in a well-cut linen suit. (Much sexier than flip-flops.)

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Photo by The Sartorialist.

And The Sartorialist has actually sold me on shorts with this photo from Milan. As he put it, “A shorts suit? Doesn’t work for me. Shorts and a sports coat? Just right.”

She’s the queen and you know it! Check out more groom style at East Side Bride’s blog