The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

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With wedding season in full swing, there’s no better time to stock up on new dress code-friendly occasion wear. Whether looking for cocktail, black tie, destination-bound looks or formalwear, WWD has curated the 15 best buy now, spring and summer wedding guest dresses spanning from girlish minidresses to glamorous gowns to add to your cart before watching your loved ones say, “I do.”

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According to Pinterest, the top four wedding trends for 2024 include “gothic glamour,” “vibrant vows,” “quiet life” and “timeless vintage weddings.”

For guests looking to dress according to theme, see Staud’s shimmering, dark brown sequined gown or Tom Ford’s sultry black number to channel dark glamour, or lean into vibrant optimism with signature spring-forward floral frocks and bright, pastel hues. For instance, Carolina Herrera’s exclusive cabana capsule collection with Net-a-porter, or Siedries, Alexandra Pijuit and Realisation Par’s lime-hued, girlish dresses. See also: LoveShackFancy’s orangesicle-hued, ruffled crepe and feather-trimmed charmeuse maxidress, or Alaïa’s sensual yet cheerful baby yellow one-shoulder cutout stretch-jersey midi dress.

For dinner parties and more intimate, “quiet” settings, sleek cocktail numbers with fashionable twists — as seen from the likes of Mango (including those darling collaborative dresses with Victoria Beckham), Coperni and Rick Owens — are a wedding guest must have.

To round it out, timeless weddings in warmer months are the perfect opportunity to wear romantic, botanical-tinged looks, which serve as the perfect wardrobe for outdoor and garden-set weddings. In addition, the feminine dresses are consistently available for purchase across markets and price-points, as seen from Reformation, Markarian and Marni.

The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

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The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Coperni Floral-Appliquéd Stretch-Satin Gown

Buy Now at net a porter $504


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Dôen Donetta Dress

Buy Now at doen $348


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Carolina Herrera One Shoulder Floral Chiffon Gown

Buy Now at net a porter $3,990


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Staud Casey Dress

Buy Now at staud $595


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Marni Black and White Cady Balloon Dress with Nocturnal Print

Buy Now $1,560


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Alexandra Pijut Sofia Dress

Buy Now Alexandra Pijut $3,250


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Rick Owens Lido Runway Radiance Bustier Gown

Buy Now at Rick Owens $1,380


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Loveshackfancy Manota Ruffle Feather Cocktail Dress

Buy Now at saks fifth avenue $695


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Siedres Fens Open Back Printed Maxi Dress

Buy Now at siedres $357


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Tom Ford Strapless Embellished Belted Stretch-cady Gown

Buy Now at net a porter $6,922


The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses
The 15 Best Spring and Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Alaia Asymmetrical Second Skin Cut-out Dress

Buy Now at maison alaia $3,490


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