As everything starts to look a bit sunnier, odds are that you’ve found yourself on the guest list of several upcoming spring and summer weddings. Which means it’s time to start outfit planning — and we’re here to help. We’ve gathered all the best spring wedding guest dresses based on what’s hot this season. From New York and Paris Fashion Week spring trends to 2024’s top colors, these looks will make you feel like you’re on a best-dressed list (if only there was such a thing for weddings!)
Embrace both formal or casual affairs with spring wedding guest dresses that hit on this year’s hottest styles, including pastel hues, deep jewel-toned colors, and romantic bow details. Whether you’ll be attending a lavish black-tie affair or a quaint garden party, we’ve got you covered.
Click through to browse our favorite wedding guest dresses in a range of styles, from minis to full-length gowns, and a rainbow of colors to don for any springtime nuptial celebration.
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Notable spring hues to keep your eyes on are all in the jewel family: think sapphire blues, emerald greens, and ruby reds. The combination of glossy fabric and rich colors gives off an effortless vibe. Allow the dress to do the talking, and keep your look minimalistic with simple jewelry and a pair of timeless black slingback heels.
Shop Free People
Free People Freya Maxi Dress, $, available at Free PeopleShop Eloquii
Eloquii Twisted Neck Satin Maxi Dress, $, available at EloquiiShop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Guipure Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Farm RioShop Petal & Pup
Petal and Pup Vienna Strapless Midi Dress, $, available at Petal and PupShop Zara
Zara Mixed Sequin Dress, $, available at ZaraShop House of Harlow 1960
House of Harlow 1960 x REVOLVE Frederick Dress, $, available at RevolveShop Showpo
Showpo Marlette Midi Dress, $, available at ShowpoShop J.Crew
J.Crew Anna October© X J.Crew Bustier Slip Dress, $, available at J.CrewShop Ganni
Ganni Shiny Taffeta Strap Dress, $, available at Ganni
Fans of the bow accessories trend will be happy to hear they aren’t going anywhere this spring. The coquette aesthetic and balletcore trends are perfect for romantic events, and we can bet you’ll see fluttery and dreamy dresses adorned with bows at upcoming weddings. If that’s not your vibe, remember bows don’t need to feel sweet and girly: New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2024 made its stamp of approval on voluminous bows that feel abstract and bold. You can also opt for a style with a simple bow in the back or on the neckline.
Shop Anne Klein
Anne Klein Floral Bow Maxi Dress, $, available at Macy’sShop Love Shack Fancy
Love Shack Fancy Rhoswen Liberty Fabric Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Love Shack FancyShop Mac Duggal
Mac Duggal Halter Neck Ruffled Asymmetrical Gown, $, available at Mac DuggalShop Karen Millen
Karen Millen Italian Satin Bandeau Structured Bow Detail Midi Dress, $, available at KAREN MILLENShop Hutch At Anthropologie
Hutch Bow-Tie Maxi Dress, $, available at AnthropologieShop For Love & Lemons at Revolve
For Love & Lemons Rose Mini Dress, $, available at RevolveShop Tuckernuck
Tuckernuck Blythe Dress, $, available at TuckernuckShop Meshki
Meshki Francine Satin Halter Mini Dress, $, available at MeshkiShop Sachin & Babi At Anthropologie
Sachin + Babi Scoop-Neck Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Nothing says spring like pastels, and popular pastel tones such as pale yellow, neutral pink, and dreamy orange sorbet are predicted to be some of spring 2024’s buzziest color trends. We’ve gone ahead and picked some silhouettes embellished with 3-D floral appliques to match the springtime vibes.
Shop Rhode
Rhode Lulani Dress, $, available at RhodeShop & Other Stories
& Other Stories Beaded Crochet Midi Dress, $, available at & Other StoriesShop Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Ruffle Strap High-Low Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & FitchShop Reformation
Reformation Winslow Dress Es, $, available at ReformationShop Lulus
Lulus Classic Elegance Satin Sleeveless Mock Neck Maxi Dress, $, available at LulusShop Aritzia
Aritzia Shimmer Tube Satin Dress, $, available at AritziaShop H&M
H&M Ruched Satin Dress, $, available at H&MShop Torrid
Torrid Mini Chiffon Smocked Dress, $, available at TorridShop Hunter Bell
Hunter Bell Pamela Dress, $, available at Hunter BellShop Mango
Mango Printed Pleated Dress, $, available at MangoShop Madewell
Madewell Flutter-Sleeve Slip Maxi Dress, $, available at MadewellShop Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Draped Skirt Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & FitchShop Bloomchic
Bloomchic Textured Shirred Split Front Cami Dress, $, available at BloomchicShop Sau Lee at Revolve
Sau Lee Estelle Dress, $, available at RevolveShop Staud
Staud Millie Dress Organza, $, available at StaudShop Renee C
RENEE C Satin Off the Shoulder Dress, $, available at Nordstrom RackShop Eloquii
Eloquii Fringe Sweater Dress, $, available at EloquiiShop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Monstera Eyelet Short Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Nothing says spring like pastels and popular pastel tones such as pale yellow, neutral pink, and dreamy orange sorbet are predicted to be some of spring 2024’s buzziest color trends. We’ve gone ahead and picked some silhouettes embellished with 3D floral appliques to match the pastel vibes.
Shop & Other Stories
& Other Stories Slim Satin Midi Dress, $, available at & Other StoriesShop Reformation
Reformation Rosmarie Dress, $, available at ReformationShop Wilfred At Aritzia
Wilfred Hera Dress, $, available at AritziaShop VICI
VICI Vivianna Eyelet Maxi Dress, $, available at VICIShop Grace Karin At Amazon
Grace Karin One Shoulder Cocktail Dress, $, available at AmazonShop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Yellow Gold Sun Jacquard Maxi Dress, $, available at Farm RioShop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Guipure Sleeveless Maxi Dress, $, available at Farm RioShop VICI
VICI Fancy Plans Off The Shoulder Empire Maxi Dress, $, available at VICIShop Hunter Bell
Hunter Bell Berkley Dress, $, available at Hunter BellShop Quince
Quince Silk Square Neck Midi Dress, $, available at QuinceShop LoveShackFancy At Free People
LoveShackFancy Vendima Dress, $, available at Free PeopleShop Mango
Mango Asymmetric Straps Dress, $, available at MangoShop Rhode
Rhode Tessa Dress, $, available at RhodeShop Tanya Taylor
Tanya Taylor Jenna Dress, $, available at Dia & Co.Shop L’Academie At Revolve
L’Academie Gabriela Dress, $, available at RevolveShop H&M
H&M Tie-detail Pleated Dress, $, available at H&MShop Yumi Kim
Yumi Kim Carmela Dress, $, available at Yumi KimShop Lulus
Lulus Lavender Floral Strapless Maxi Dress, $, available at LulusShop Milla
Milla Blue Hydrangea Bow-Detailed Mini Dress, $, available at MillaShop Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Plunge Cowl Back Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & FitchShop Sachin & Babi At Anthropologie
Sachin + Babi Sloane Taffeta Double-Bow Pleated Midi Dress, $, available at AnthropologieShop Trendydol At Amazon
Trendydol Mini Floral Dress, $, available at AmazonShop Bardot At Shopbop
Bardot Everlasting Satin Midi Dress, $, available at ShopbopShop Banana Republic
Banana Republic Ana Pleated Maxi Dress, $, available at Banana RepublicShop ASOS Design At ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Satin Drape Midi Dress With Wrap Skirt In Teal, $, available at ASOS
The catwalks of Paris Fashion Week have declared that rosette appliques will be everywhere in 2024, and we think they are the perfect sweet addition to a spring wedding ensemble. Keep it casual or dress up for the occasion with various mini, midi, and maxi dresses that exude spring.
Shop Bardot At Free People
Bardot Fleurette Flower Mini Dress, $, available at Free PeopleShop Meshki
Eliza Rose Sequin Maxi Dress, $, available at MeshkiShop Eliza J At Dillard’s
Eliza J. Scuba Sleeveless Rosette One Shoulder Sheath Dress, $, available at Dillard’sShop FABULOUSS Mac Duggal At Nordstrom
Fabulouss By Mac Duggal Rosette One-Shoulder Pleated Gown, $, available at NordstromShop Reformation
Reformation Frankie Silk Dress, $, available at ReformationShop Alamour The Label
Alamour The Label Simona Dress, $, available at Alamour The LabelShop City Chic
City Chic Iliana Dress, $, available at City ChicShop Alex Evenings At Macy’s
Alex Evenings Rosette A-Line Gown, $, available at Macy’s
Birdy Grey Satin Curve Monica Dress, $, available at Birdy Grey
Shop Anthropologie
BHLDN Isabella Tiered Square-Neck A-Line Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Free People Oasis Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Shop Reformation
Reformation Bryony Dress, $, available at Reformation
Shop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Red Heart Maxi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Shop Free People
Shona Joy Plunged Midi Dress, $, available at Free People
Shop & Other Stories
& Other Stories Babydoll Tied Sleeve Detail Dress, $, available at & Other Stories
Shop Lulus
Lulus Garden Romance Magenta Floral Print Organza Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Shop Anthropologie
V. Chapman Lily Ruched & Ruffled Stretch Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Dia & Co
Adorne Grace Cold Shoulder Ruffle Maxi, $, available at Dia & Co.
Shop J.Crew
J.Crew Gwyneth Slip Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Shop Shopbop
Fanm Mon Alanya Dress, $, available at Shopbop
Shop Anthropologie
The Somerset Collection by Anthropologie The Somerset Maxi Dress: Cutwork Edition, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Anthropologie
Anthropologie Ruched Sweetheart Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Show Me Your Mumu
Show Me Your Mumu Reese Ruffle Dress, $, available at Show Me Your Mumu
Shop Reformation
Reformation Frankie Silk Dress Es, $, available at Reformation
Shop Dia & Co
LIVD Topanga Satin Stretch Cowl Dress, $, available at Dia & Co.
Shop ELOQUII
Eloquii Satin Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Shop Bloomingdale’s
Milly Hariet 3D Flower Sleeveless Mini Dress, $, available at Bloomingdale’s
Shop Revolve
L’Academie Ray Midi Dress, $, available at Revolve
Shop Bloomingdale’s
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Cutout Stretch Crepe Mermaid Gown, $, available at Bloomingdale’s
Shop Avenue
City Chic Sweet Sass Dress, $, available at Avenue
The term “Y2K fashion” may conjure up belly tees and low-rise flares, but the trend has also made its way into formal wear — and it’s not as risqué as you’d imagine. This spring, expect the likes of early 2000s slip dress styles, nostalgic frills, and sherbet colorways.
Shop Revolve
Norma Kamali X REVOLVE Diana Gown, $, available at Revolve
Shop ASOS
Flounce London Petite All Over Ruffle Cami Maxi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Shop Eloquii
Eloquii Delmar Slip Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Shop Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfiters Cedar Poplin Corset Midi Dress, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Shop Nordstrom Rack
Alexia Admor Violet Sleeveless Crewneck Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Shop Nordstrom
House of CB Pixie Ruffle Georgette Body-Con Cocktail Dress, $, available at Nordstrom
Shop Rihoas
Rihoas The Water Ripple Textured Cami Dress, $, available at Rihoas
Metallics, and specifically silver metallics, found themselves on a ton of spring runways this year. Whether it’s a black tie affair or night club type celebration, shine bright in metallic fabrics, sequins, or embellishments for your next wedding party.
Shop Anthropologie
Mare Mare Metallic V-Neck Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop All Saints
All Saints Hadley Sequin Dress, $, available at All Saints
Shop Mac Duggal
Mac Duggal Metallic Corset Back Column Gown, $, available at Mac Duggal
Shop Venus
Venus Striped Sequin Midi Dress, $, available at Venus
Shop Saks Fifth Avenue
L’IDEE Renaissance Sleeveless Pleated Gown, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Shop Veronica Beard
Veronica Beard Kaira Metallic Floral Dress, $, available at Veronica Beard
Designers reinterpreted the classic dress train for their spring 2023 runway shows, and we’re on board. Mini dresses are now accompanied by floor-length trains with bows or delicate and reserved side trains. We believe that you’ll be seeing this dramatic accent more frequently — and that you’ll look amazing in one, too.
Shop Anthropologie
Hutch Jacquard Train Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop ASOS
Ever New Strapless Trailing Bow Mini Dress, $, available at ASOS
Shop Revolve
Bronx and Banco Luisa Mini Dress, $, available at Revolve
Shop Anthropologie
Sachin + Babi Blaine Taffeta Square-Neck Bow Train Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Revolve
Selkie The Fairytale Gown, $, available at Revolve
Shop ASOS
Yaura Draped Train Mini Dress, $, available at ASOS
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