35 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Type of Ceremony

And just like that, wedding season is upon us once again. After a few years of postponed ceremonies and shifting schedules weddings are back in full force for 2023. Springtime is the unofficial kickoff to the season, and if your calendar is anything like mine this year then you have quite a few wedding guest looks to plan.
I decided to get a head start on shopping since I typically have a hard time finding the right dress for each particular event, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that designers heard our wedding season cries. Whether you're headed to a tropical destination ceremony or polished black tie nuptials, there are tons of gorgeous dress options out there fitting for the full range of dress codes. Below are the best wedding guest dresses for every type of ceremony, broken down by dress code.
Of course, the dress codes specificities will vary wedding to wedding based on each specific couples' taste. My best advice is know your bride—some brides will prefer everyone stick to the classic rules of said dress code and some will say the bolder, brighter dresses the better. Plan accordingly so that you're aligned with their vision.
SEMI-FORMAL
Semi-formal or garden dress codes are quite common for spring ceremonies, especially for outdoor occasions. Lighter colors and fabrics, prints, and midi hemlines are typically welcome—and since it's springtime these dress options are plentiful.
FORMAL
Formal dress codes mean floor-length hemlines and fancier fabrics. Once again, know your bride, but a formal wedding in the spring probably calls for a pretty color or unexpected detail.
DESTINATION
Destination weddings are when you can really have fun with your outfit. Tropical locales and warmer climates call for a bolder, more playful choice.
Next up: Wedding season is approaching—30 black-tie dresses on my short list.

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