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What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

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 to 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 mine (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, but this one is the same style in another color scheme | similar necklace | similar bag | shoes

What to Know When Dressing for a Wedding

Don’t wear white – I honestly don’t care about what anyone else says.  White is for the bride and the bride alone!

Do wear light colors – pastels and florals are perfect for a summer weddings.  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.

Do 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!

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Comments

  1. 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!

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  2. 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!!!!!

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  3. First of all, these pics are STUNNING! Second, great advice!!! Absolutely in loveeee with this gorgeous dress!

    – Mary

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  4. 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!

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  6. 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

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  9. You look stunning, Stephanie! These are perfect tips for summer wedding attire – it’s amazing what some people still wear to weddings haha

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  10. 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!

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  13. 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!

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  15. 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

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  20. 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!

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  30. 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.

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  37. 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

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  38. 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

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  39. 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

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  48. Surprise rainbow 🌈, that is so cool! Anyway, love your tips and I totally agree about NOT wearing white, like why would anyone want too!!!

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  49. 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.

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  60. Surprise rainbow 🌈, that is so cool! Anyway, love your tips and I totally agree about NOT wearing white, like why would anyone want too!!!

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