The Best Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Dress Code

Summer Wedding Guest Dresses: What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

With the change of season, wedding season is just about here! Figuring out what to wear as a wedding guest can be a little complicated. Luckily, this wedding guest dress guide is here to help! In my opinion, the best summer wedding guest dress options are versatile and can be dressed up or down, depending on the dress code of the occasion. Since summer weddings seem to tend to be a bit more casual than their cooler weather counterparts, I’ve focused on more lightweight styles. Dress them up with a pair of dress heels or embrace a garden party vibe with my favorite wedges from Sarah Flint and your favorite option for elegant nude nails and you are good to go!

Wedding Guest Dress Guide: What to Wear For Summer Weddings

Doen Benoit Dress | Hill House Ezra Dress | Lulu’s In My Dreams Midi Dress

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Summer Wedding Guest Dress Guide

Solid Color Wedding Guest Dresses for Summer

I was really impressed with Anthropologie and Nordstrom’s selection of wedding guest dresses this summer. They have a wide range of styles, including many great midi styles that would work well for petites. The four dresses featured below each come in different colors, and I picked my favorite of each to share here. Lots of great greens and blues this year! I would pair any of these dresses with these gorgeous new sandals from Sarah Flint; the champagne gold color would suit any of these beautifully. This beaded clutch would be a fun addition, as well!

Left to Right: Petal & Pup Naira Pleated Maxi Dress | Aritzia Smooth Matter Tango Dress | Lulu’s Summer Invite Tie Strap Midi Dress | Mare Mare Viviene Satin Scarf Mini Dress

Formal and Floral Options for Wedding Guest Dresses

For a more formal or vibrant look, these four dresses are fantastic options. With different strap options, these dresses and gowns offer a range of colors and floral patterns, ranging from subtle (like this two-tone jacquard option) to bold (like this rich floral style). Like the dresses above, most of these styles also come in different colors, so be sure to visit their product pages for more options. Pair them with a simple cutch like this and your favorite dressy sandal (I love these) and let the pattern serve as the main character.

Left to Right: Dress the Population Floral Cocktail Dress | Reformation Kastoria Dress | Lulu’s In My Dreams Midi Dress | Lulu’s Perfectly Stunning Jacquard Midi Dress

When it comes to a more casual dress code, these floral styles are ideal for summer nuptials, and you’re sure to wear them again and again afterwards. With any of these, you can easily dress them up or down with your accessories to suit the attire of the event. Pair them with a classic block heel like this for a more formal event, or with a classically feminine sandal for a casual celebration.