Let’s clear up some ground rules on summer wedding guest attire for everyone trying to find the perfect apparel!
I’m a bride-to-be (and totally stoked about it), so obviously, I’ve been thinking a lot about weddings lately. In fact, I’ve even been pondering what other people may be wearing toΒ my wedding. I’m sure there are plenty of you who have been shopping for all the summer weddings you’ll be attending, so I decided to take some cues from an older post of mineΒ (can we just take a second to appreciate the glow-up from those photos to now?), and give you a bit of a refresher course on what to look for!
[ Outfit Details ]
dress was last season, butΒ this one is the same style in another color schemeΒ | similarΒ necklace | similarΒ bag | shoes
Photos by Meredith Anne Photography
What to Know When Dressing for a Wedding:
Don’t wear white – I honestly don’t care about what anyone else says. Β White is for the bride and the bride alone!
Do wear light colors – pastels and florals are perfect for a summer weddings. Β Obviously that changes some in the fall and winter months, but for now, you’ll be golden in a floral wrap dress (like mine)!
Do know the level of attire – you don’t want to show up in a formal gown to a hoedown, or a gingham dress to a Great Gatsby event.
Don’t overdo it with accessories – you don’t know how long you’ll be dancing, how many hands you’ll shake while meeting the extended families, or even if you’ll be heading out somewhere else once the reception is done.
Use this wrap dress from Chicwish as inspiration. It is flattering and versatile, without being over-the-top. It’s elegant and suitable for many kinds of weddings. The fabric is lightweight, and the pattern is lovely. Perfect to wear to a summer wedding.
*Note about the above photo – the rainbow was not added! My photographer was shocked when she looked at the photos in her camera roll and found this shot! Surprise rainbow!
Do you have a summer wedding to attend?
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Carolyn says
These are great tips on what to wear to a wedding! I’ll have to save them for another time because most of my friends are already married and that means no weddings for me this year! Also, this style of dress is very pretty on you and the print is really cute!
Donna says
A lovely bride-to-be at the end of the rainbow. That rainbow must belong to Brandon! Also, love this dress in every way. Stunning! And that back drop!!!!!
Mary Powers says
First of all, these pics are STUNNING! Second, great advice!!! Absolutely in loveeee with this gorgeous dress!
– Mary
Carolyn says
These are great tips on what to wear to a wedding! I’ll have to save them for another time because most of my friends are already married and that means no weddings for me this year! Also, this style of dress is very pretty on you and the print is really cute!
Rach says
That dress is gorgeous!! Definitely perfect to wear to a summer wedding and I totally agree with all your tips especially about wearing white!! We only have a couple weddings to go to. Luckily, our wedding season this year is minimal!
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Mollie says
Totally agree with all of these tips, especially the one about wearing white! If someone shows up to my wedding in white I will freak out!!
xx Mollie
Anna English says
I love a good palm print, and how cute is that background?!
Julia Comil says
Love your dress!! It is so cute!!! Great tips for a summer wedding
Summer says
You look stunning, Stephanie! These are perfect tips for summer wedding attire – it’s amazing what some people still wear to weddings haha
Oh to Be a Muse says
I went to a wedding in June and found the perfect dress to wear, but it was white. So I had to search for something else. I ended up going with a similar dress in blush pink. Loving this dress on you!
Morgan Klein says
This is such a good post!! I’m going to a wedding next month and had no idea what to wear and was going crazy haha!
Megan says
This is a beautiful dress to wear to a summer wedding! You look gorgeous girl.
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
Beth says
That dress is lovely on you! I used to be a wedding photographer, and the only thing I would add is if you’re going to be dancing, make sure you have comfortable shoes!
Cathy says
These are fabulous tips!! I love this dress on you and how you styled it. Looking fabulous!!
XOXO
Cathy
theeyetraveler says
I agree with you on the bride should be the only person wearing white. Floral and pastel are perfect for attendees! I actually went to a summer wedding not long ago, it was all perfect until it started pouring! So a light jacket or shawl would be my suggestions, just in case ;p
Megan says
This is a beautiful dress to wear to a summer wedding! You look gorgeous girl.
Megan | http://www.pipmegan.com
Kileen says
Such a perfect outfit for a Summer wedding! Love the print and color combo!
Kileen
cute & little
Kenzi || Life of a Sister says
These are fabulous tips and that dress is gorgeous! I agree white is for the bride and her alone (and maybe the flower girl). I have two fall weddings coming up, this could be perfect for the early September one!
Kileen says
Such a perfect outfit for a Summer wedding! Love the print and color combo!
Kileen
cute & little
Kenzi || Life of a Sister says
These are fabulous tips and that dress is gorgeous! I agree white is for the bride and her alone (and maybe the flower girl). I have two fall weddings coming up, this could be perfect for the early September one!
Laura Leigh says
Oh girl! This dress and this scene – it is EVERYTHING! I absolutely love it all.
xo Laura Leigh
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Brittany says
I totally agree!!! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous!!!!
Brittany,
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Danielle says
Adore wrap dresses for summer weddings! The palm print is such a pretty detail!
xx, Danielle | http://www.pineappleandprosecco.com
adriana says
This is such a gorgeous look! Definitely perfect for a wedding!
Melissa says
These are good tips. A lightweight fabric is so important. I love your whole look for this photo shoot and adore Chicwish!
Ashley DTKAustin says
This dress is absolutely stunning on you! Such a beautiful dress for any summer event!
The Southern Thing says
That dress is so lovely!
Brittany says
I totally agree!!! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous!!!!
Brittany,
http://www.lawyerlookbook.com
Tonya Tardiff says
Great post! I always have a difficult time finding something to wear for a wedding!
Deborah says
Great tips! I just went to a wedding in CA and wore a floral dress to go with the rose garden wedding! I would NEVER wear white though. That’s just a tacky thing to do, I think.
Jean Exum Sauban says
You’re going to be such a beautiful bride! Congratulations! And I’m with you about noone wearing white but the bride.
Belle says
That dress is so pretty and fun! Perfect for a summer wedding!
Jean Exum Sauban says
You’re going to be such a beautiful bride! Congratulations! And I’m with you about noone wearing white but the bride.
Tara Fuller says
this print is SO pretty and whimsy! love the earrings too!
Morgan says
Midi dresses are my favorite to wear to a wedding!
-Morgan
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Celeste Godoy says
I’m in love with the print on this dress and the beautiful location of this shoot! I don’t have any summer weddings but I sure want some cute dresses haha
Sharon Wu says
omg these photos are soooo dreamy and you are beautiful! where is that location by the way? it looks unreal! besides the point, that dress is stunning and definitely a perfect one to wear to a summer wedding. i could even see myself wearing it to a wedding in scorching palm springs! lol
Celeste Godoy says
I’m in love with the print on this dress and the beautiful location of this shoot! I don’t have any summer weddings but I sure want some cute dresses haha
Sharon Wu says
omg these photos are soooo dreamy and you are beautiful! where is that location by the way? it looks unreal! besides the point, that dress is stunning and definitely a perfect one to wear to a summer wedding. i could even see myself wearing it to a wedding in scorching palm springs! lol
Nailil says
That’s a very pretty dress. I looks like the perfect summer outfit for any wedding.
Xx, Nailil
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April Kusewicz says
Definitely perfect for summer wedding. I love how you put it together.
Jessica says
That dress is so pretty! Love the floral print!
xo Jessica
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Jessica says
That dress is so pretty! Love the floral print!
xo Jessica
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Kristina says
This is SUCH a cute dress- love the print and the flutter sleeves!
Kristina says
This is SUCH a cute dress- love the print and the flutter sleeves!
Avani says
The dress is so much fun!! Love the style!
Avani says
The dress is so much fun!! Love the style!
Nicole says
Surprise rainbow π, that is so cool! Anyway, love your tips and I totally agree about NOT wearing white, like why would anyone want too!!!
Deborah says
Great tips! I just went to a wedding in CA and wore a floral dress to go with the rose garden wedding! I would NEVER wear white though. That’s just a tacky thing to do, I think.
The Southern Thing says
That dress is so lovely!
Belle says
That dress is so pretty and fun! Perfect for a summer wedding!
Danielle says
Adore wrap dresses for summer weddings! The palm print is such a pretty detail!
xx, Danielle | http://www.pineappleandprosecco.com
adriana says
This is such a gorgeous look! Definitely perfect for a wedding!
Laura Leigh says
Oh girl! This dress and this scene – it is EVERYTHING! I absolutely love it all.
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Ashley DTKAustin says
This dress is absolutely stunning on you! Such a beautiful dress for any summer event!
Melissa says
These are good tips. A lightweight fabric is so important. I love your whole look for this photo shoot and adore Chicwish!
Tonya Tardiff says
Great post! I always have a difficult time finding something to wear for a wedding!
Tara Fuller says
this print is SO pretty and whimsy! love the earrings too!
April Kusewicz says
Definitely perfect for summer wedding. I love how you put it together.
Nicole says
Surprise rainbow 🌈, that is so cool! Anyway, love your tips and I totally agree about NOT wearing white, like why would anyone want too!!!
Nailil says
That’s a very pretty dress. I looks like the perfect summer outfit for any wedding.
Xx, Nailil
http://thirtyminusone.com
Morgan says
Midi dresses are my favorite to wear to a wedding!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com