Whether you’re dressing for a black-tie affair, a glamorous cocktail party, or a casual beach wedding, these fresh styles will land you on the best-dressed guest list. Ahead, peruse 30 spring wedding guest dresses for every dress code.
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Spring Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses
A formal dress code doesn’t mean you have to default to black — especially in the bright, cheery days of spring. Instead, embrace the season with floor-length gowns in soft pastels like pale yellow, sage green, blush pink, and dusty blue. Take it up a notch with fresh details like romantic ruffles or bold floral prints. Or, lean into the “new neutrals” trend with an earthy, elegant Mocha Mousse hue that’s just as versatile as classic black.
Abercrombie and Fitch The A&F Emerson Strapless Slim Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie and Fitch
Retrofete Sylvia Dress
Retrofete Sylvia Dress, $, available at Revolve
Reformation Chime Dress
Reformation Chime Dress, $, available at Reformation
Bardot Emory Satin Midi Dress
Bardot Emory Satin Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Asos Design Curve Long Sleeve Ruffle Asymmetric Maxi Dress
ASOS DESIGN Curve Long Sleeve Ruffle Asymmetric Maxi Dress, $, available at ASOS
Rick Owens Hollywood Athena Arrowhead Maxi Dress
Rick Owens Hollywood Athena Arrowhead Maxi Dress, $, available at SSENSE
Simply Be Satin Halter Neck Dress
Simply Be Satin Halter Neck Dress, $, available at Simply Be
Free People Sola Maxi Dress
Free People Sola Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
A.L.C. Nadia Satin Gown
A.L.C. Nadia Satin Gown, $, available at A.L.C
Good American Ponte Embellished Cup Gown
Good American Ponte Embellished Cup Gown, $, available at Good American
Spring Cocktail Wedding Guest Dresses
Cocktail attire strikes the perfect balance between formal and fun giving you plenty of room to play with silhouettes, fabrics, and hemlines (yes, minis are fair game!). For the spring, standout details are taking centre stage — think halter and one-shoulder necklines, frilly lace, and florals (groundbreaking, we know). Whether it’s a bold all-over print or delicate 3D appliqués, these trending touches will have you party-ready from day to night.
Mango V-Neck Dress with Flared Sleeves, $, available at Mango
Aje Genesis One-Shoulder Ruffled Shirred Muslin Mini Dress
Aje Genesis One-Shoulder Ruffled Shirred Muslin Mini Dress, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Showpo Marlette Midi Dress
Showpo Marlette Midi Dress, $, available at Showpo
Coperni Asymmetric Flower Maxi Dress
Coperni Asymmetric Flower Maxi Dress, $, available at SSENSE
Nigel Preston Wrap Soho Dress
Nigel Preston Wrap Soho Dress, $, available at Free People
Andrea Iyamah Turi Dress
Andrea Iyamah Turi Dress, $, available at Shopbop
Dôen Merla Dress
Dôen Merla Dress, $, available at Dôen
Meshki Francine Satin Halter Mini Dress
Meshki Francine Satin Halter Mini Dress, $, available at Meshki
Plenty by Tracy Reese Halter Scarf Dress
Plenty by Tracy Reese Halter Scarf Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Rixo Amari Satin Midi Dress
RIXO Amari Satin Midi Dress, $, available at Rixo
Spring Casual & Beach Wedding Guest Dresses
Spring weddings call for breezy, sun-soaked style — and what better way to embrace the season than with a sunset-inspired palette? Think marigold oranges, cardinal reds, and pink ombrés that bring warmth to any celebration. Whether you’re headed to a garden party or a beachside ceremony, flowy mini, midi, and maxi dresses in airy linens and cottons are the move. And the best part? Your favourite nap and milkmaid dresses from last summer are still RSVP-ready.
Rails Silvia Dress, $, available at Rails
Damson Madder Mia Midi Dress
Damson Madder Mia Midi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder
Petal and Pup Achanti Pleated Maxi Dress
Petal and Pup Achanti Pleated Maxi Dress, $, available at Petal and Pup
Viktoria & Woods Matrimony Dress
Viktoria and Woods Matrimony Dress, $, available at Casalina
Farm Rio 3D Flower Bodice Mini Dress
Farm Rio 3D Flower Bodice Mini Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Vila Pleated Ruffle Layer Cami Maxi Dress
Vila Pleated Ruffle Layer Cami Maxi Dress, $, available at ASOS
J.Crew Smocked Maxi Dress
J.Crew Smocked Maxi Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Hill House Home The Scarlett Nap Dress
Hill House Home The Scarlett Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home
Never Fully Dressed Tilly Dress
Never Fully Dressed Tilly Dress, $, available at Never Fully Dressed
Staud Phare Mini Dress
Staud Phare Mini Dress, $, available at Staud
Jewel-tone Wedding Guest Dresses
Notable spring hues to keep your eyes on are all in the jewel family: think sapphire blues, emerald greens, and ruby reds. The combination of glossy fabric and rich colors gives off an effortless vibe. Allow the dress to do the talking, and keep your look minimalistic with simple jewelry and a pair of timeless black slingback heels.
Shop Free People
Free People Freya Maxi Dress, $, available at Free People
Eloquii Twisted Neck Satin Maxi Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Farm Rio Guipure Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio
Petal and Pup Vienna Strapless Midi Dress, $, available at Petal and Pup
Zara Mixed Sequin Dress, $, available at Zara
House of Harlow 1960 x REVOLVE Frederick Dress, $, available at Revolve
Showpo Marlette Midi Dress, $, available at Showpo
J.Crew Anna October© X J.Crew Bustier Slip Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Ganni Shiny Taffeta Strap Dress, $, available at Ganni
Spring Wedding Guest Dresses With Bows
Fans of the bow accessories trend will be happy to hear they aren’t going anywhere this spring. The coquette aesthetic and balletcore trends are perfect for romantic events, and we can bet you’ll see fluttery and dreamy dresses adorned with bows at upcoming weddings. If that’s not your vibe, remember bows don’t need to feel sweet and girly: New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2024 made its stamp of approval on voluminous bows that feel abstract and bold. You can also opt for a style with a simple bow in the back or on the neckline.
Shop Anne Klein
Anne Klein Floral Bow Maxi Dress, $, available at Macy’s
Love Shack Fancy Rhoswen Liberty Fabric Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Love Shack Fancy
Mac Duggal Halter Neck Ruffled Asymmetrical Gown, $, available at Mac Duggal
Karen Millen Italian Satin Bandeau Structured Bow Detail Midi Dress, $, available at KAREN MILLEN
Hutch Bow-Tie Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
For Love & Lemons Rose Mini Dress, $, available at Revolve
Tuckernuck Blythe Dress, $, available at Tuckernuck
Meshki Francine Satin Halter Mini Dress, $, available at Meshki
Sachin + Babi Scoop-Neck Bow Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Pastel Wedding Guest Dresses
Nothing says spring like pastels, and popular pastel tones such as pale yellow, neutral pink, and dreamy orange sorbet are predicted to be some of spring 2024’s buzziest color trends. We’ve gone ahead and picked some silhouettes embellished with 3-D floral appliques to match the springtime vibes.
Shop Rhode
Rhode Lulani Dress, $, available at Rhode
& Other Stories Beaded Crochet Midi Dress, $, available at & Other Stories
Abercrombie & Fitch Ruffle Strap High-Low Maxi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch
Reformation Winslow Dress Es, $, available at Reformation
Lulus Classic Elegance Satin Sleeveless Mock Neck Maxi Dress, $, available at Lulus
Aritzia Shimmer Tube Satin Dress, $, available at Aritzia
H&M Ruched Satin Dress, $, available at H&M
Torrid Mini Chiffon Smocked Dress, $, available at Torrid
Hunter Bell Pamela Dress, $, available at Hunter Bell
Mango Printed Pleated Dress, $, available at Mango
Madewell Flutter-Sleeve Slip Maxi Dress, $, available at Madewell
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