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A spring wedding is the epitome of romance. With warmer weather on the horizon, fresh flowers in bloom, and an optimistic spirit all around, attending a ceremony during this gorgeous time of year is a real treat. If you’ve received a save the date and are beginning your search for the perfect spring wedding guest dress, you’re in luck—options abound.
Violet Gross is the founder of Tulerie, an invite-only, peer-to-peer designer fashion borrowing platform and community, which also happens to offer a bevy of pieces well-suited for a springtime ceremony. A top style she sees for dresses borrowed or purchased? Florals. “Our users borrow lots of florals and prints for the spring weddings they attend,” Gross shares. “For the daytime [outdoor] wedding, I love floor-grazing maxi dresses from Agua by Agua Bendita or Reformation that can be worn with flats.”
On top of details like puff sleeves and romantic florals, Gross adds that you can incorporate trends into your wedding guest outfit through accessorizing.
Ahead, shop standout spring wedding guest dresses for every dress code to solidify your look.
FAQ
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It depends. White is, naturally, reserved for the bride. Also, if your dress is white with a very pale print and could be mistaken for white, you might want to err on the side of caution and wear something else. Traditionally, guests have been advised against wearing bold colors (like red) so as not to draw attention away from the bride, but preferences are shifting so go with your gut and what you think the bride will care (and not care) about.
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So many! Silk, chiffon, tulle, and cotton blends are all great options. If it’s not a casual wedding, you may want to avoid more relaxed textures such as jersey.
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It does. If it’s a super casual wedding and the couple has expressed that guests can wear cocktail attire, feel free to go with a shorter hemline. Anything else and you’re best opting for a midi or ankle length. If the wedding invite specifies black tie, then you’ll definitely want something on the longer side.
Why Trust Brides?
Brides contributor Nicole Kliest has over nine years of experience writing in the spaces of fashion, travel, and food. Her work has appeared on sites including Who What Wear, The Zoe Report, Cools, Popsugar, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, among others.
Meet the Expert
Violet Gross is the founder of Tulerie, an invite-only, peer-to-peer designer fashion borrowing platform and community.
