From the country club to the beach! Discover summer wedding guest outfit ideas that meet every budget and every special occasion.
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Who doesn’t love a good wedding? Or the idea of slipping on a pretty dress to celebrate the nuptials of your closest friends and family?
And I think we can all agree summer is without a doubt THE season for weddings. After all, sunshine and warm temperatures make the perfect companions to love and laughter.
While dusting off our dancing shoes and preparing ourselves to belt out embarrassing renditions of Neil Diamon’s classic Sweet Caroline we also find ourselves in need of some great summer wedding guest outfit ideas. And today we’re tackling that very subject with an array of colorful options that are fit for every budget and destination.
From backyard nuptials to barefoot weddings on the beach or even a visit to the country club, the summer and pre-fall collections have delivered! Everyone from MANGO to Zimmermann is serving lively designs that are perfect for stepping out in style.
And like I said, I’ve pulled options for every budget without sacrificing taste. From the supremely affordable to Oscar de la Renta, I have had so much fun exploring all the different summer wedding guest dresses available this year and can’t wait to share them with you.
Join me for some fun below and get ready to make some memories this summer!
Summer Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas
RELAXED SATIN MIDI RESS WITH SIDE SLIT
RELAXED HALTER MIDI DRESS WITH OPEN BACK
SUMMER WEDDING GUEST OUTFIT IDEAS UNDER $100
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that summer wedding guest outfit ideas don’t require you to break the bank! And at a time when everything is coming at added expense, that’s definitely appreciated. (Hello, inflation!)
Wallet-friendly retailers like H&M, J.Crew Factory and Mango have a variety of beautiful and affordable options as well as Nordstrom.
SILK BLEND MAXI DRESS WITH RELAXED FIT
TROPIC MIDI DRESS WITH RAINBOW WAIST
PUFF SLEEVE MAXI DRESS WITH TIE WAIST
SUMMER WEDDING GUEST OUTFIT IDEAS $100 – $250
Recently I discovered I really ought to check out And Other Stories more often. From casual to fine attire, there are so many wonderful styles that will work for your summer vacay and, of course, attending weddings.
SILK FLORAL FLOWING HIGH-LOW DRESS
CANARY YELLOW SILK MIDI DRESS WITH HALTER NECKLINE
VOLUMINOUS PLEATED DETAIL MAXI DRESS
Wedding Guest Dresses $250 – $500
From Cynthia Rowley to FarmRio, there are so many colorful dress to choose from this season! Sachin & Babi is also another excellent place to go for soft, romantic dresses that are perfect for a summer wedding guest outfit idea.
CHAMPAGNE PINK SATIN SLIP DRESS
OSCAR DE LA RENTA-INSPIRED EMBROIDERED MAXI DRESS
SUMMER WEDDING GUEST DRESSES $500 – $1000
Brands like Zimmerman and MILLY are really in their element when it comes to summer wedding guest outfit ideas as they are truly masters at working with the most romantic prints. There’s also always Halston — with sleek options that make a statement while simultaneously never going out of style.
STRAPPY BLACK TWEED COCKTAIL DRESS
For the One Not Sticking to a Budget
Oscar de la Renta is always a beautifully romantic option. Then there are masters of color like Brandon Maxwell and Christopher John Rogers. Of course, Maison Valentino is not to be discounted.
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Kelly
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