From the supremely affordable to the luxurious, these summer wedding guest dresses will help you celebrate romance — at every budget!

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After a year unlike any other, the idea of slipping on a pretty dress and celebrating the nuptials of your closet friends and family is a welcomed thought.

Weddings have always been a joyful occasion filled with love and laughter. They spark memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime and photographs you fondly frame and place on your mantel.

This year? Weddings will also double up as happy reunions as so many of us will see loved ones we’ve been keeping our distance from live and in person for the first time in what feels like forever. At last, there won’t be a need for a strong WiFi connection and that is a special occasion indeed. It’s also one worthy of a seriously fantastic outfit!

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget

As social calendars start filling up with IN person events, it’s so wonderful to have a real reason to do some dress shopping!!

Did anyone else’s heart feel sad last year when so many beautiful dresses arrived for summer with no where to go? Well this year — they do. And it also doesn’t matter what your budget is or wherever an event may be held. From backyard celebrations to a country club and even (yes) the beach, the spring/summer collections have really delivered! Everyone from MANGO to Zimmerman is serving lively styles that are perfect for stepping out as more normal life resumes.

And like I said, every budget has options! From the supremely affordable (like this satin halter from H&M that’s under $50) to the the peak of luxury, there is a full feast of wedding guest dresses for summer that await us! They’re colorful. They’re fun. And they’re all begging for life outside of a Zoom meeting. Here’s to that!!

Below, enjoy wedding guest styles at every budget! From slinky slip dresses to flowery maxis, each one is ripe and ready to make special memories with you this summer!

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses I RIXO x Target Collection #summerstyle — **RIXO x Target Slip Dress ($50)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses Under $100

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s wedding guest dresses don’t require you to break the bank! And while the Christopher John Rogers collection for Target did sell out in record time — there are some really fantastic options from Target’s designer collaboration with RIXO.

Wallet-friendly retailers like H&M, J.Crew Factory and Mango also have a variety of beautiful and affordable options.

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget I Ralph Lauren Floral Sleeveless Midi Dress — **LAUREN by Ralph Lauren Floral Midi Dress ($165)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget I Ralph Lauren Printed Halter Dress — **LAUREN by Ralph Lauren Printed Halter Dress ($155)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget I Ralph Lauren Shirt Dress — **LAUREN by Ralph Lauren Tiered Dress with Belted Waist ($135)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses $100 – $250

Recently I discovered I really ought to check out Ralph Lauren’s collection of dresses more. From casual to fine attire, there are so many wonderful styles that will work for your summer vacay and, of course, attending weddings.

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses I Polo Ralph Lauren Striped Halter Dress #summerstyle — **Polo Ralph Lauren Striped Halter Dress ($298)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses I RIXO at Net-a-Porter — **RIXO Ruffled Print Yellow Dress ($390)**

Summer Wedding Guest I Rebecca Vallance Polka Dot Frill Dress — **Rebecca Vallance Polka Dot Drill Dress ($475)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses I Rebecca Taylor Green Ruffle Dress — **Rebecca Taylor Ruched Tiered Dress ($425)**

Wedding Guest Dresses $250 – $500

From Veronica Beard to Trina Turk, there are so many colorful dress to choose from!

Farm Rio is also providing an array of larger than life prints that are perfect for post-lockdown living.

Summer Wedding Dresses for Every Budget I Veronica Beard Floral Maxi Dress — **Veronica Beard Floral Maxi Dress ($750)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses I COACH Printed Tie-Neck — **Printed Tie-Neck Dress from COACH ($795)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dress Options I DVF Printed Silk Dress — **Printed Silk Maxi Dress from DVF ($748)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dress Options I Halston Heritage Silk Silp Dress — **Silk Slip Dress from Halston ($545)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses $500 – $1000

Brands like Zimmerman and DVF are really in their element when it comes to summer wedding attire as they are truly masters at working with the most romantic prints.

Additionally, Veronica Beard and COACH have lightweight and floaty dresses that will be so fun while twirling on an outdoor dance floor. HALSTON Hertiage is also coming in strong. Fresh off their new Netflix series, its a great time to enjoy some of the elegant drapery we love from Halston in some vivid statement colors.

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses I Lafayette 148 NY Willow Dress — **Lafayette 148 NY Willow Dress ($1,498)**

Summer Wedding Guest Dress Styles I Rosie Assoulin Print Dress — **Rosie Assoulin Wrap Print Dress ($1,495)**

For the One Not Sticking to a Budget

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has put Lafayette 148 NY on the map this season as well as Oscar de la Renta’s fruity prints.

Think playfulness when selecting your designer summer wedding guest dresses this year — and act quickly as styles are selling out at record speed!

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Thank you for reading! This Christopher John Rogers x Target dress was too beautiful not to highlight — even though it’s sold out.

Be it a summer wedding or another fun occasion, I hope you’re able to reconnect with friends and family in person soon. Happy celebrating!

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