20 Stylish Dresses to Wear to a Summer Wedding (2024)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.