25 Dresses to Wear to Your Friend's Summer Wedding
Glamorous gowns to don as a guest at this season's celebrations of love.
The fun part about being a guest at a wedding – as opposed to being part of the bridal party – is you get to choose your own gown!
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Whether you're a bride planning your own big day or a bridesmaid helping a friend put together the details of her celebration, love is in the air. It's officially "wedding season," which means you probably have quite a few events to attend in the next few months. The fun part about being a guest at a wedding – as opposed to being part of the bridal party – is you get to choose your own gown!
We've compiled 25 gorgeous dresses to wear to your friends' nuptials in the coming months – whether they're saying "I do" in a tropical destination such as Hawaii, exchanging vows in a formal ballroom at a luxury hotel wedding, or hosting a weekend-long celebration at a winery. You'll find both long and short options in an array of spring- and summer-approved colors and patterns.
Take a look, and click the links below each photo to shop your favorite gowns!
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"Frankie" silk dress in Tea Garden, $298 by Reformation; thereformation.com
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Flutter Sleeve V-Neck Tiered Midi Dress in Lilac, $398 by Mac Duggal; anthropologie.com
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"Rose Dream" strapless corset ankle gown in Champagne/Blue Multi, $859 by Needle & Thread; shopbop.com
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"Jeany" dress in Sunshine, $348 by Reformation; thereformation.com
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"Rizzo" Crystal Bow & Feather Midi-Dress in Black, $478 by Likely; saksfifthavenue.com
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"Reception Dress" in Iris, $170 by Elliatt; revolve.com
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"Ivy" chiffon flutter-sleeve ruffled V-neck dress, $325 by Sachin & Babi; anthropologie.com
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"Luna" gown in Baby Blue, $238 by NBD; revolve.com
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"Eartha" floral maxi dress in Taupe-Pink Floral, from $168 by ASTR The Label; astrthelabel.com
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"Gaia" floral midi dress in Mustard Floral, from $98 by ASTR The Label; astrthelabel.com
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Photo by Brett Hickman Photographers; Bridal Salon: Bridal Reflections; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Luxe Wedding of Houston Astros Baseball Player George Springer III
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"Confidence Boost" off-the-shoulder cocktail midi dress in Mustard Yellow, $64 by Lulus; nordstrom.com
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For more ideas, learn what not to do as a wedding guest, find out if it's okay to wear black to a wedding, discover the proper wedding etiquette for guests, and be sure to follow Inside Weddings on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more wedding tips and advice!
Opening photo by Facibeni Fotografia; From Real Wedding: Romantic Destination Wedding with Blush & Burgundy Hues in Tuscany
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