As we do each year with each new season, we've made our picks for the best summer wedding guest dresses for 2025 as we go into summer wedding season.
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Beautiful Wedding Guest Dresses to Wear to 2025 Weddings
If you're wondering what to wear to a summer wedding for any dress code, we've scoured the top stores for wedding guest dresses and picked out what we think are the best dresses and outfits to wear to a summer wedding. These are our latest ideas for what to wear to a June, July, or August wedding for formal, semi-formal, and casual dress codes.
Image credits and shopping sources: 1. Maeve Pleated Midi Dress from Astr the Label 2. Cowl Neck Maxi Dress from Abercrombie + Fitch 3. Blue Floral Jovelle Dress from Reformation 4. Peach Satin Cowl Back Maxi Dress from Lulus
90 Summer Guest Dresses to Wear to Weddings
This shoppable section shows all 90+ of our top dress picks for summer wedding guests, kept up to date for the 2025 summer season.
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The summer season is, of course, one of the most popular times for weddings. Finding pretty wedding guest dresses that are comfortable and ready to sit through hot outdoor ceremonies can sometimes be a difficult task.
This shopping guide for dresses for summer weddings is here to help with everything from shopping for breezy maxi dresses and sundresses for outdoor daytime weddings to semi-formal and formal gowns that won't wilt in summer temperatures.
We take the best guest dresses from our favorite shops, and present them here for quick and easy one-stop shopping!
Trending Guest Dresses
Each season, there are a few looks that catch our eye. Here are some of the looks we love for 2025.
Tropical Print Maxi Dress
This vibrant printed maxi dress would look great for a Lake Como destination wedding, and would also be right at home at Nantucket wedding. It's the perfect look for a destination reception or coastal or beach wedding of any sort.
Butter Yellow Tiered Midi
Butter yellow is a hot color for 2025, and this tiered and pleated silhouette with bustier style bodice and neckline is a perfect look for hot and sunny outdoor weddings this year. See more yellow dresses for wedding guests.
Chic Midi with Unique Print
This strapless midi/maxi dress has a form-fitting style, a fun flounce, and a tropical print in a color palette we love. If you love this look, see more of our favorite floral dresses for wedding guests.
Watercolor Print Maxi Dress
We love the look of a multi-colored printed fabric, and this long and flowy maxi dress makes for a great semi-formal or formal summer wedding look.
Formal Lavender Gown
If you have a formal or black tie wedding to attend in the midst of the summer heat, a pastel gown like this in a light and airy fabric with floaty ruffles and pleats will keep you cool and elegant. See more formal black tie dresses for wedding guests.
Royal Blue Pleated Dress
This vibrant blue shade is the perfect shade of blue for hot summer days. This satin pleated maxi dress is the perfect blend of semi-formal and formal for evening summer weddings.
Coral Print Fitted Dress
Hot sunset colors like coral, orange, and hot pink are on fire for summer wedding looks. Try a color like this for an outdoor daytime wedding with a semi-formal dress code.
Blue Floral Maxi Dress
We think Lulus has one of the best wedding guest dress selections ever. There's a style of dress for everyone on the Lulus site, and they do an amazing job of capturing the best trends and colors of each season. That's why we consistently pick these as some of the best dresses. We especially love a maxi dress like this one because it can look formal for a summer black tie wedding, but won't be out of place at nearly any other wedding dress code. This bright blue floral style features of-the-moment interesting details like the asymmetrical neckline style and hem, plus a ruffled, tiered skirt. We think the mix of bright blue and pink florals on this dress is particularly appealing, too! This is how formal in the summer is done.
Pleated Pink Jumpsuit
Sometimes the best look isn't a dress at all! We love jumpsuits for wedding guests, and there are lots of summery styles to be had!
Picks from the Past Seasons
These are last year's picks for what to wear to a summer wedding. These are some of the past picks that were found on this page, the images have been removed because the products are out of stock, however, we've left a description of the image and dress and the links in the event that they might come back in stock.
Image credits and shopping sources: 1. Astr the Label 2. Lulus 3. Anthropologie 4. Reformation
Image credits and shopping sources: 1. Darling Daylily Mustard High Low Dress from Lulus 2. Victoriana One Shoulder Midi Dress from Astr the Label 3. Santos Dress from Rent the Runway 4. Radiant Blue Chiffon Floral Dress from Lulus
Dresses: 1. Shopbop: Marchesa Notte Sleeveless Floral Organza Cocktail Dress 2. ASOS: ASOS DESIGN maxi dress with cami straps and cut out detail in summer green floral print 3. Dillard's Laundry by Shelli Segal Floral Print Mock Neck Maxi Dress 4. ASOS: ASOS DESIGN Curve one shoulder pleated light blue midi dress
Please also check out these posts which will help you find semi-formal wedding guest dresses, wedding guest dresses for June and July weddings, and wedding guest dresses for August weddings!
Tips for a Guest at a Summer Wedding
With this shopping guide, finding wedding-appropriate summery styles should be a cinch. We've picked out stylish summer dresses that will stand up to outdoor ceremonies and receptions in hot weather temperatures, and will have you looking lovely!
Also, remember to bring sunglasses and wear sunscreen, You may also want to possibly bring some water, bug spray, and some shoes like wedges or block heels that won't have you sinking in the grass.
What to Wear to a Summertime Wedding
The usual wedding attire guidelines stay about the same. Female summer wedding guests may wish to wear lighter colors and more informal fabrics for daytime weddings; dress up a little more for evening weddings.
Pick special occasion styles and formal-length dresses for black tie weddings. Maxi dresses, cocktail dresses, skirts with pretty tops, or jumpsuits can all be appropriate. Just remember not to wear white, or anything too ill-fitting or flashy. Men can opt for lighter color suits or blazers for daytime; darker suits for the evening.
Browse Top Wedding Guest Dresses by Color
If you have a specific color you'd like to wear, we've organized dresses by color for easy browsing.
Red Dresses | Pink Dresses | Coral Dresses | Yellow Dresses | Green Dresses | Light Blue Dresses | Dark Blue Dresses | Purple Dresses | Floral Dresses for a Wedding Guest | Gray or Silver Dresses | Black Dresses
Wedding Guest Dresses by Price
We group some of our favorite dresses by price point so that you can find the best style for your budget
Dresses for Wedding Guests Under $150 | Dresses for Wedding Guests Under $100
Summer Wedding Guest Dresses by Formality
Casual or Dressy Casual | Semi-Formal | Formal Wedding | Maxi | The Wedding Guest Dress Shop
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Spring Wedding Guest Dresses | Fall Wedding Guest Dresses | Winter Wedding Guest Dresses
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