The beginning of spring means a few things: warmer weather, sundresses, longer days, and the arrival of wedding season. If you haven't already been bombarded with invites, prepare yourself because they're probably coming. Between the engagement parties, bridal showers, and ceremonies, attending a wedding means you need quite a few outfits. And if you're actually in the wedding, that's a whole other story.
To help prepare you (and myself, if I'm being honest), I decided it would be a good idea to round up the best dresses for all of the aforementioned occasions to give you a head start on your outfit planning. Typically, the ceremony gets all the glory, but I've found it can be equally as challenging to find looks you like for other wedding activities, such as the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner. So after sifting through all my favorite retailers, I've put together 24 of the best wedding guest outfit ideas for every event on your Google calendar this season.
ENGAGEMENT PARTY
For Love
Lemons
Endless Mini Dress
The ruching on this dress is just so pretty.
A.L.C.
Sidney Dress
Wear this to the engagement party and then probably 20 more events this year.
Reformation
Fox Dress
Spoiler alert: Polka dots are going to be huge for spring 2020.
Zara
Draped Dress
The collar really caught my eye on this one.
Avav
Silk-Charmeuse Mini Dress
How cool are these sleeves?
Fame and Partners
Cara One-Shoulder Micro Mini Dress
BRIDAL SHOWER
Alice McCall
Flamingo Mini Dress
I actually wore this dress to a bridal shower last weekend and have truly never received more compliments.
Reformation
Augustina Dress
Polka dots with a twist.
H&M
Wrapover Dress
A bridal shower is just one of the many things you'd be able to wear this dress to.
Rat
Boa
Violeta Dress
Faithfull the Brand
Vittoria Midi Dress
Pink doesn't get more appropriate than for a bridal shower.
Rotate Birger Christensen
Petra Off-the-Shoulder Mini Dress
This color!
REHEARSAL DINNER
Mango
Satin Gown
Understated enough not to steal any attention from the bride, yet perfectly elegant.
Reformation
Luanne Dress
Florals are always a good idea for spring.
Cinq à Sept
Sapir Dress
The high-shine fabric is so pretty.
City Chic
Softly Tied Dress
This dress looks so fun to dance in.
Club Monaco
Burnout Slip Dress
This is one of those versatile dresses you'll be so glad is in your closet.
Topshop
Archive Floral Print Long Sleeve Midi Dress
For those who love dresses with sleeves.
CEREMONY
V. Chapman
Lily Dress
I also wore this dress to a rehearsal dinner a few months ago, and it was a huge hit.
Norma Kamali
Diana Gown
The ruched detailing makes this dress look much more expensive than it is.
Likely
Driggs Dress
This dress is begging to be worn with statement earrings.