8 Wedding Guest Outfits for Summer Ceremonies of Every Kind

We’re entering wedding season; no doubt your mailbox is already overflowing with invitations. Have some fun with some formal dress codes for summer rituals—yes, your outfit should be glamorous, but it can also look playful and bright. (Beaded sandals aren’t out of the question, either.) If you have a celebration coming up but still aren’t quite sure how to dress, we’ve rounded up eight summer wedding guest outfits that are perfect for a variety of venues and themes.

For civil ceremonies, backyard receptions or seaside occasions, choose a midi-length style. A flowy slip dress or something softly tailored is your best bet; in terms of color palette, lean toward saturated tones, vivid florals, and sun-kissed tones. Think about it: Color is designed to accommodate heat, not fight it. If your RSVP is for a formal occasion, a floor-length dress (or maybe a candy-colored suit) is pretty much required—although you can have fun with accessories. ‘Tis the season to get creative.

Our thoughts on summer wedding guest attire cover a variety of outfits; without further ado, here are eight ideas that you can use as a starting point for your own midsummer ensemble.

Tangerine Dream

When choosing colors, why not take inspiration from the sunsets of the season? A bright orange silk slip paired with Gianvito Rossi’s beaded thong mules, tiger eye earrings and a gold Saint Laurent clutch perfectly complemented the golden hour seaside ceremony atmosphere. (When working with sand, just take off your high heels.)