Dresses to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Say “I do” to these summer wedding guest dresses.

25.03.24

By Lucy Mahoney

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Life is nothing without love. And wedding buffets. So now we’ve been given the green light to party and the stacks of invites are in the mail (or inbox, gen-Z’s), you’re gonna need something cute to wear. Panic not, we’re here with a debrief to help you figure out what to wear to a summer wedding, with all the summer wedding guest dress inspo you could hope for.

Browse long sleeve summer wedding guest dresses, satin summer wedding guest dresses, maxi summer wedding guest dresses, casual dresses, and black wedding guest dresses, for looks that will take you from a low-key courtroom affair, all the way to elopements in tropical destinations.

Just try not to outdo the bride, okay?

Maxi Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

It’s cool, we don’t need to be a bridesmaid. We can always rock a maxi wedding guest dress and feel like one anyway.

These floor-length numbers crank up the dial on the self-confidence scale and have you questioning why you don’t wear gowns more often. Step into that summer wedding in a maxi spaghetti strap dress, with strappy heeled sandals and a stellar golden glow. Plus, as a non-bridesmaid, you can choose your style, so go as bodycon or flowy as you feel comfortable. Maxi dresses are always summer wedding guest outfit appropriate, so dress it up with a fascinator and glitzy clutch bag to add some personal style before you go.

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Ruffle Tiered Chiffon Maxi Dress
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Tulle Frill Bandeau Maxi Dress
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Floral Ruffle Tiered Chiffon Maxi Dress
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Satin Lace Trim Maxi Dress
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Plunge Cowl Zebra Halter Textured Satin Maxi Slip Dress
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Metallic Plunge Maxi Dress
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Long Sleeve Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Dresses to sleeve them wanting more. For our ‘80s dreamers, we’ve got two words for you. Statement sleeves. This trend of the summer is here to stay and, trust us, she shines as the perfect summer wedding attire. We’re talking fun balloon sleeves, playful trumpet sleeves, and slinky bodycon sleeves for summer wedding guest dresses that are certain to turn heads.

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Petite Satin Column Open Back Midi Dress
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Floral Print Satin Cut-Out Maxi Dress
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Floral Metallic Ruched Bust Maxi Dress
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Metallic Pleated Ruffle Midi Dress
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Butterfly Print V Neck Maxi Dress
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Snake Ruffle Metallic Georgette Maxi Dress
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Printed Mesh Ruched Midi Dress
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Metallic Pleated Balloon Sleeve Mini Dress
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Metallic Blurred Floral Open Back Maxi Dress
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Casual Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

For summer 2024, it’s all about the dresses you can wear time and time again. Enter casual wedding guest dresses. Not basic. Just versatile. These dresses can be dressed up with statement strappy heels for a stellar summer wedding guest outfit, or down with cowboy boots for a look that will see you through the warm weather, no matter where you’re headed. Rock a relaxed fit, backless maxi dress with a satin headscarf and open-toe heels. Perfect for those long wedding ceremonies where the AC’s a little lazy. Or, team a mini dress with heeled ankle boots, comfy enough to keep you throwing shapes to Lionel Richie all. Night. Long.

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Satin Zebra Print Textured Column Maxi Dress
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V Neck Plunge Sequin Mini Dress
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Floral Stripe Tie Back Bandeau Maxi Dress
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Extreme Puff Sleeve Plunge Mini Dress
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Linen Mix Puff Sleeve A Line Maxi Dress
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Cotton Scallop Hem Printed Maxi Dress
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Mesh Strappy Butterfly Maxi Dress
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Black Wedding Guest Dresses

In our humble opinion, a stellar black summer cocktail dresses for weddings is seasonless. Stand out for all the right reasons and rock a sexy LBD with heels that add a pop of color. Or, wear a black loose-fit midi with a yellow purse brighter than that 2pm sun. Either way, you’re sure to bag yourself a groomsman or bridesmaid by the end of the night. A little unexpected for a summer wedding guest look? Maybe, but black gowns bring timeless glamour no matter the venue.

Catch the bouquet in style and check out our full selection of wedding guest dresses.

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Linen Mix Puff Sleeve A Line Maxi Dress
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Satin Puff Bandeau Mini Dress
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Textured Satin Column Midi Dress
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Linen Mix Strappy Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
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Premium Twill Tailored Flippy Mini Dress
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If dresses aren’t your thing, or you’re looking for something a little more exciting than a classic summer wedding guest dress, check out our guide to alternative Wedding Guest Outfits.

If you’re looking for something a little different, check out our wedding guest looks for spring, fall, and winter.