20 Stylish Dresses to Wear to a Summer Wedding

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As if wedding dress codes weren't complicated enough (cocktail! black tie! creative formal! "snappy casual"! sheesh!) the summer months bring their own nuptial fashion quandaries. How breezy will it be at a beach wedding? Will you need a sleeve for sun protection at the garden wedding? What dress won't take up all the space in your carry-on for the destination wedding? Whatever considerations your particular set of wedding invites bring this season, we've tracked down the perfect wedding guests dresses to meet all of your needs.

Ronda Silk Dress

An artful drape and body-skimming silk makes this full length gown effortlessly elegant for a more formal fete. While we're partial to this oversized floral for summer, it's also available in sage, buttery yellow, and ivory.

Catalina Fit & Flare Cocktail Dress

A bold, tangerine shade gives this dress maximum impact (though if orange isn't your go-to, the style is also available in 14 other shades to perfectly suit your look.) Bonus: it even comes with pockets to keep all of those wedding day essentials close at hand.

Guthrie Sleeveless Floral V-Neck Side-Slit Satin Maxi Dress

For a buttoned-up affair, this black and white dress manages to look sophisticated while still bringing a splash of fun via the graphic floral pattern.

Evora draped taffeta and embroidered cotton faille dress

For the classic summer garden wedding, we give you this perfectly draped Erdem midi dress, that balances whimsy with classic lines artfully. A+

Tiered Dress with Neck Frill

Fluttery and fun, this femme, floral dress would be equally at home at a beachside wedding as a garden fete.

Sleeveless Lace Floral Elegant Cocktail Dress

No matter the dress code, lace is always the right answer—and given that this version comes in nearly 20 shades, there's sure to be a version that fits your occasion.

Cotton Sateen One Shoulder Midi Dress

In every wardrobe there exists a dress that can be worn to any occasion depending on the jewelry and shoes paired with it. This one-shouldered lilac number can easily dress up with a pair of heels and some glitzy baubles, or can be toned down to a striking yet versatile everyday dress with sneakers and a cardigan.

Pamelina Dress

Doen is a long-time T&C editor favorite, and for a wedding guest look with a bit of flounce, you simply can't do better than this puff-sleeved lace confection. The smocked body offers a flattering fit, and the construction makes it perfectly femme.

Jackie O Belted Dress

Give your LBD a little update with the asymmetrical neckline of these sleek, belted dress.

Off-white flowerful birds maxi dress

For a breezy outdoor wedding, this elegantly tiered dress done in a classic blue and white scheme brings the timeless vibes, while the mixtures of florals, bird print, and geometric elements adds a sense of modernism and play.

Natalia Dress

The perfect mix of summery and sophisticated, this draped, sage green mini dress meshes luxe and fun flawlessly.

Mila Dress

There's glamour and then there's low-key-rich-bitch-glamour and this knit dress falls squarely in the category of the latter.

Satu Dress

Perfect for a breezy beachside affair, this gold frock gives easy glamour. All you need is a raffia accessory and oversized shades for the ceremony.

Gwyneth slip dress in stripe luster charmeuse

A J.Crew slip dress will never let you down. Available in more than half a dozen shades and patterns, you can dress it up, dress it down, and wear it positively everywhere—perfect for a carry-on only destination wedding.

Floral Lace Trim Mesh Cocktail Dress

For a black tie look that still feels seasonal, transparent panels and floral lace applique on add some summery sex appeal.

Floral Print Cape Sleeve Silk Chiffon Gown

Who says modest has to be mumsy? This floaty, shell-pink chiffon gown, patterned with orange florals, brings plenty of fashion without flashing skin.

Twisted Cap Sleeve Scuba Sheath Dress

Simple silhouette + bold color = an ideal dress for a daytime summer wedding.

Floral Godet Sleeveless Midi-Dress

Cheerful floral insets add a touch of seasonal whimsy to this cornflower blue midi dress.

Most Beautiful Day Purple Multi Floral Print Organza Maxi Dress

For that wedding where you need to look absolutely stunning, even though you're not in the bridal party, we give you this strapless floral gown.

Audrey Square-Neck Floral Applique transparent Midi Dress

When you can't decide between mini and midi, this flower embellished dress—available in both forget-me-knot blue and lilac-pink—gives you the best of both worlds.

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