Wedding season is in full swing, and if you're looking for a wedding guest dress for summer, I've got you covered. A wedding guest dress is always one of the most fun outfits to plan, as besides wearing white, or of course outshining the bride, the fashion world really is your oyster. It's the perfect excuse to buy that piece you've had your eye on - and maybe wouldn't get chance to wear otherwise.
- For a church wedding: Rixo Abi Chiffon Midi Dress, £295 / $445
- For a city wedding: Reiss Evory Draped Cape Maxi Dress, £198 / $298
- For a countryside wedding: ASOS Ruffle Satin Embellished Maxi Dress, £135 / $229
- For a black tie wedding: AJE Canyon Appliquéd Pleated Gown, £540 / $770
- For a destination wedding: Rat & Boa Corali Dress, £285 / $440
When it comes to wedding guest dressing, floral prints, pastel hues and satin styles are always popular choices. Florals are a classic and timeless style, particularly for countryside marquees and church weddings. They work all year round, with lighter, brighter colours coming into their own in the spring/summer season.
Another fail-safe style is a satin or silk dress in a simple silhouette. You can amp things up with your accessories - think an embellished bag or statement jewellery. Pastels are also a popular choice, and from soft pink to butter yellow, they were all over the runway for spring/summer 2026.
If you're feeling overwhelmed with options, I spoke to fashion insider Olivia Orza (whose outfits I always want to emulate) to help you choose a wedding guest dress for summer.
How I chose the best wedding guest dresses
- Brands: I've only included labels loved and trusted by the HELLO! fashion team. These are the brands I look to when shopping for occasionwear.
- Style: From cascading ruffles to fitted styles, asymmetric hems made for easy movement and statement details, I've chosen a variety of cuts so there is something for everyone, and it's all suitable for the summer months.
- Budget: Equally, everyone has a different budget, so I've included a couple of high-end pieces as well as prices as low as £55.
Wedding guest dresses for summer 2026
Rixo Abi Chiffon Midi Dress
Editor's Note:
Made from a lightweight crinkled chiffon in the most stunning vintage-inspired floral print, Rixo's Abi dress is perfect for a summer wedding. It's finished with a scarf-style neckline and tiered skirt.
Rat & Boa Sirena Dress
Editor's Note:
Rat & Boa do the most amazing dresses, and I think this one is ideal for a destination wedding where you can guarantee beautiful weather. Sustainably made, it's cut with draped shoulder detail, a chic back drape and a flower corsage. It also comes in red.
Reiss Evory Strappy Draped Cape Maxi Dress
Editor's Note:
With its satin fabric and draped silhouette, this Reiss dress looks so Victoria Beckham for a fraction of the price. Suitable for weddings all year round, it features short flutter sleeves and a front split for movement.
Phase Eight Onessa Midi Dress
Editor's Note:
Phase Eight's Onessa dress is the perfect balance of the wow factor and being wedding guest appropriate. It comes in a gorgeous violet shade and features a statement ruffle.
M&S Floral Scarf Detail Midaxi Cami Dress
Editor's Note:
Adorned in florals and featuring a scarf neckline, this midi dress from M&S is so elegant and looks much more expensive than it's price tag.
Reformation Lilibeth Silk Dress
Editor's Note:
Reformation's tactile Lilibeth dress is luxuriously made from 100% silk and comes in a beautiful butter yellow shade. It has a chic detachable sheer cape that features an asymmetrical hem.
AJE Canyon Appliquéd Pleated Gown
Editor's Note:
This AJE dress is a forever piece to keep in your wardrobe for any fancy summer occasion. Ideal for a black tie wedding, the romantic style is cut from fluid chiffon with cascading tiered ruffles and a strapless bodice.
Nobody's Child Satin Joey Maxi Dress
Editor's Note:
Chocolate brown is trending, and if you choose a simple silhouette like this one from Nobody's Child, it's all about the accessories. Style it with a clutch and barely-there heeled sandals or go more glam with metallics.
ASOS DESIGN Ruffle Satin Embellished Maxi Dress
Editor's Note:
From the floral print to the ruffle detail and sequin embellishments and lace-up back, this ASOS maxi dress is stunning for spring. Style it with barely-there heels and a clutch.
Meet the expert
Olivia is a London based influencer and content creator. She shares outfit inspiration for every occasion, plus tips on how to maximise your wardrobe with her engaged following of over 600k followers, through Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. A fan of classic styling, great tailoring and statement accessories, she makes simple looks feel more interesting and elevated.
