15+ Beautiful Guest Dress Ideas to Wear to a Wedding

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Wedding season is on the roll! May till mid July is probably the peak of this season, as the wedding invites keep coming. Most of them will take place in the city. Some though, will actually take place on a Greek island!! And I bet you’re all thinking of what to wear. There’s one rule to obey: don’t wear white (obviously)! And the little black dress is perfect for evening cocktail garden soirees, but doesn’t quite cut it for a wedding. Don’t worry though, if you’re looking for some inspiration, then you’re at the right place. Whatever the case and the style of the wedding, we have scouted and rounded up the best wedding guest dresses for all the weddings marked on your calendar. And don’t forget to wear your pretty smile. 😉

A wedding couple with two friends at an outdoor reception, all looking stylish and posh dressed in Dorothy Perkins. Image by Dorothy Perkins.
Image by Dorothy Perkins

Midi dresses are very hot this season and a great alternative to maxi dresses. Nude and blush pink hues are also some of the favorite colors to wear along with all the pastels. But, there’s nothing wrong with going more bold and adopting darker colors like navy blues or black with a floral print on it.

Three girls dancing at an outdoor wedding reception, looking good. Image by Dorothy Perkins.
Image by Dorothy Perkins
A bride talking to a stylish girlfriend who is wearing a stripe chic dress. A great option is you want to wear a white dress without overshadowing the bride. Image by Dorothy Perkins.
Image by Dorothy Perkins. If you go for a white dress, then you might as well go for stripes.
A maxi silver all over sequin cami dress. Image by Lipsy.
Image by Lipsy
A cutout image of a wedding guest midi dress with a flower print. Image by Little Mistress.
Image by Little Mistress at GBP 68.00.
A beautiful model wearing a maxi peach dress and gazing at the view from a balcony. Image by VeraMont.
Image by Vera Mont at GBP 250.00
A young woman wearing a blue satin dress, a clutch and silver high heel sandals. The skirt of the dress has a pink floral print. Image by Dorothy Perkins.
Image by Dorothy Perkins
A beautiful model wearing a dark blue maxi dress to a wedding. Image by Lipsy.
Image by Lipsy at GBP 75.00
An cobalt blue dress with a sexy neckline. Image by Debenhams.
Image by Debenhams
A black maxi dress with a flower print. Image by Little Mistress.
Image by Little Mistress at GBP 92.00. A black dress that can be worn at a wedding!
Two chic dressed women in maxi dresses are about to attend an outdoor wedding reception. Image by Dorothy Perkins.
Image by Dorothy Perkins
A young beautiful model dressed in a chic midi dress with a pale yellow flower print. Image by Dorothy Perkins.
Image by Dorothy Perkins
Two bridesmaids dressed in soft yellow maxi dresses. Image by Little Mistress.
Image by Little Mistress
A cutout image of a wedding guest maxi dress in a pale blue color and spaghetti straps. Image by Little Mistress.
Image by Little Mistress at GBP 72.00
A knee length dress with blue, pink and red stripes. Image by Little Mistress.
Image by Little Mistress at GBP 68.00. Rainbow stripes for a wedding guest dress at a Greek island is such a cool choice.
A hot pink high neck dress with frill hem wrap skirt and belted waist. Image by Little Mistress.
Image by Paper Dolls at GBP 52.00. A knee length dress in a vibrant color can look pretty awesome in its simplicity!
A young beautiful model wearing a white mini dress ideal for a wedding guest because of the geometric pattern of the sequins on the bodice. Image by Miss Selfridge.
Image by Miss Selfridge at GBP 85.00. If you really have to wear a white dress, then this is the best choice – the sequins form geometric patterns on the bodice, making it safe to wear without upsetting anyone.
A V neck midi satin dress with a pink floral print worn by a beautiful woman for a wedding. Image by Dorothy Perkins.
Image by Dorothy Perkins at GBP50.00

What I like about all these wedding guest dresses is their projecting femininity. I dress really casually in my everyday life and my work uniform is no better – just casual denims and shirts or tees. Therefore, I really like opportunities, such as that of a wedding, to dress up and showcase my feminine side that stays well hidden most of the time. Some of these dresses are more formal than others, but then again some weddings are more formal than others. I think there’s always the right dress for the right occasion.

What do you think? Fancy any style in particular?

Enjoy yourselves, xx

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P.S. Feature image by Little Mistress.

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