The 35 Best Wedding Guest Dresses You'll Love To Wear

last updated 5 April 2024

Wedding ceremonies have looked a little different over the past few years, but if you’re anything like us, you’ll have had invitations coming in by the handful for 2024 celebrations. Being fashion editors, we can't help but plan our outfits ahead of time, and thankfully, there's plenty to choose from this season whether you're in the market for a slick suit or a flowing floral maxi.

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There are various factors to consider when choosing an outfit for an important event—the venue, the dress code, even how long the ceremony is going to last—but there's also the weather. Living in the UK, that usually means considering a jacket for random cold fronts and an umbrella for downpours.

Luckily, there are plenty of options out there that can keep you looking and feeling amazing on the day. Of course, there are statement suits a plenty and jumpsuit alternatives, but we'd advise saving these for winter weddings. Mini, midi or maxi dresses will be much more comfortable for spring into late summer, and after all, there are hundreds of beautiful ones out there to choose from. From sequins and pleats to silk and organza, we really are spoilt for choice.

The weather be damned, more than anything else, we're just excited about getting dressed up, putting on heels and painting the town red. If there is a chill in the air, go ahead and accessorise with a boxy boucle jacket or maybe an immaculately tailored coat is more your style. Whichever it is, don't let the weather stop you, we'll never say no to a party...

To ensure the most fun is had, you do want to be comfortable, though, and you also want to find a style that you can continue to wear for many years to come. So, focusing our energy on the best of the best frocks, scroll on down to get all the wedding guest dress inspiration you could ever need, neatly categorised by type of dress.

Shop My Edit of Wedding Guest Dresses:

1. Floral Wedding Guest Dresses

Reformation

Daniela Silk Dress

I'm in love with this dress. It might even be my favourite of the bunch...

KITRI

Effie Buttercup Rosebud Midi Dress

Butter yellow is a top trending colour this season.

ZIMMERMANN

Natura Appliquéd Floral-Print Linen and Silk-Blend Maxi Dress

I'm massively into this red carpet-worthy dress.

Realisation Par

The Lila in Blue Hydrangea

I have this and it's so comfortable, and flattering.

Rixo

Gilly in Fontainhas Floral Red

This works for weddings in all seasons.

2. Satin & Silk Wedding Guest Dresses

Reformation

Casette Silk Dress

There's so much to love about this dress.

Nobody's Child

Silver Monika Satin Maxi Slip Dress

The perfect dress for a black-tie wedding.

Reformation

Aara Silk Dress

This colour is perfect for spring.

Ghost

Mari Satin Midi Dress

Seriously elegant.

Mango

Satin Dress With Open Back

I can't get this silhouette out of my mind.

3. Colour-Block Wedding Guest Dresses

Proenza Schouler

Odette Strapless Gathered Stretch-Satin Jersey Maxi Dress

Strapless styles are everywhere right now.

Mango

Asymmetric Straps Dress

I'm obsessed with this silhouette.

Mango

Halter Neck Ruched Dress

Who says when it comes to colour you cant wear black to a wedding? I'm a big fan. So chic.

AJE.

Fallingwater Tiered Gathered Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress

Just stunning!

Reformation

Marguerite Silk Dress

An ideal option for outdoor weddings.

4. Sequin Wedding Guest Dresses

In The Mood For Love

Yuna Draped Sequined Tulle Gown

This blue is sophisticated.

Mango

Strapless Sequined Dress

A true showstopper.

Rixo

Avena in Ombre Sky

The kind of dress you will pull out year after year.

GANNI

+ Net Sustain Open-Back Bow-Detailed Sequined Reycled-Tulle Maxi Dress

Such a pretty shade of pink.

& Other Stories

Fitted Sequin Mini Dress

A dancefloor-ready mini.

5. Maxi Wedding Guest Dresses

Saloni

Winona Hammered Silk-Satin Gown

A colour for all seasons.

COS

Pleated Racer-Neck Maxi Dress

I'm obsessed.

Rixo

Charlotte - Waterblossom Indigo

Grecian goddess vibes.

Nobody's Child

Asymmetric Emerald Green Aggie Maxi Slip Dress

Style with a blazer for a spring wedding.

Reformation

Ronda Silk Dress

The colour is deliciously good.

6. Satement Wedding Guest Dresses

Huishan Zhang

Beau Feather and Grosgrain-Trimmed Silk-Organza Gown

This showstopper is perfect for a black tie wedding—it also comes in purple and black.

TALLER MARMO

Ubud One-Shoulder Feather-Trimmed Crepe Gown

Taller Marmo is well-loved for its statement dresses.

Reformation

Poppies Silk Dress

The bold print and cut-out detail on this dress really make it something special.

AJE.

Shallows Strapless Linen-Blend Gown

What a beautiful colour.

STAUD

Marlowe Cotton-Blend Grosgrain Gown

Wait until you see the back of this number...

7. Mini Wedding Guest Dresses

Reformation

Zara Linen Dress

I love the deep chianti colour of this linen mini.

ZIMMERMANN

+ Net Sustain August Ruffled Tiered Gathered Floral-Print Crepon Mini Dress

Such a joyful mini.

Farm Rio

Lea One-Shoulder Pleated Linen-Blend Mini Dress

A silhouette you’ll love wearing.

Saloni

Camille Embellished Sequined Bouclé-Tweed Mini Dress

The prettiest mini I ever did see.

& Other Stories

Big Bow-Detailed Mini Dress

So cute.

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.