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33 Perfect Spring Dresses to Wear to a Wedding

Your guide to being the best-dressed guest of the season.

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The warm weather, the flowers in bloom—it's no wonder so many couples decide to get married in the springtime. As events postponed from 2021 to 2022 fill the calendar and new celebrations appear back into your timeline, we're looking forward to shopping for social events again. Whether it's an elegant garden party or an intimate black-tie affair, the best seasonal wedding guest dresses will have you covered for every ceremony and reception on your radar.

When shopping for dresses, keep your various weddings in mind to maximize the looks you'll get out of each piece. Splurge on things like shoes and jewelry, which will transition easily to next year's weddings. Ahead, find the 33 best spring wedding guest dresses, from silk slips to ruffled cut-out maxis, to land you the title of best dressed guest on this spring's wedding circuit.

Garden Party

Reformation Gloriana Dress

Gloriana Dress
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You can't go wrong with soft colors and romantic prints at celebrations that take place outdoors. Pastel blue feels right for outdoor, pre-summer parties—come July, you'll likely want to sport your best brights. Opt for romantic silhouettes for a Secret Garden-inspired look like puff sleeves, empire waists, and feminine details.

Garden Party

Significant Other Alanna Linen-Blend Maxi Dress

Alanna Linen-Blend Maxi Dress
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If it's raining on the wedding day, this floral maxi dress will bring the sunshine in.

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Garden Party

Selkie The Empress Dress

The Empress Dress
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Selkie is known (and slightly TikTok famous) for its flouncy floral mini dresses. For a spring wedding, we're going with this new addition. The relatively subdued square-cut top makes the skirt's movement that much more dramatic.

All Wrapped Up

Bec + Bridge The Dreamer Wrap Dress

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The Dreamer Wrap Dress
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Some silhouettes are wedding classics for a reason. Satin wrap dresses with a midi or maxi hem, like this pick from Bec + Bridge, fit the bill for weddings during any season.

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All Wrapped Up

Tanya Taylor Brittany Dress

Brittany Dress
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Tanya Taylor's wrap dress features the most gorgeous cascading ruffles—and it's available in sizes 0–22.

All Wrapped Up

Eloquii Satin Maxi Dress

Satin Maxi Dress
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Magenta is having a moment on the fall 2022 runways, but you can embrace the shade ahead of schedule in a wedding-ready maxi dress.

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Pleats, Please

Ndigo Studio SS Oni Dress

SS Oni Dress
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All-over pleats are the number one way to incorporate a hint of texture into your wedding look. Whether in a mini with exaggerated proportions like Ndigo Studio's or a maxi with color-block pleats, these dresses are glamorous without going over-the-top.

Pleats, Please

Self-Portrait Cutout Pleated Midi Dress

Cutout Pleated Midi Dress
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Turn heads in a firecracker midi with geometric cutouts and a pleated skirt. This dress looks even better when it's in motion.

Pleats, Please

Amur Elodie Gown

Elodie Gown
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Amur stands for "a mindful use of resources." The sustainability-focused brand stuck to its motto with this modern pleated gown, made from 100% recycled polyester.

Destination Dreaming

Farm Rio Black Flowerdoscopic Maxi Dress

Black Flowerdoscopic Maxi Dress
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Destination weddings are on their way back. Use your setting as inspiration for prints, silhouettes, and your look's color palette. Then, take tropical tones, prints, and embellishments to the next level with eclectic accessories.

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Destination Dreaming

Agua by Agua Bendita Nogal Palma Print Dress

Nogal Palma Print Dress
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If you're attending nuptials in a tropical locale, pack this printed maxi before anything else.

Destination Dreaming

Johanna Ortiz Indian Sun Printed Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress

Indian Sun Printed Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress
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Designer Johanna Ortiz was influenced by the Colombian island of Barú when fashioning this printed dress. It's a fit for any wedding held under a warm spring sun—and for wearing on many beach vacations after.

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Slip into Something Chic

Kes NYC Minimal Slip Dress

Minimal Slip Dress
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Slip dresses are an all-year-round option for wedding guests. They're elegant, understated, and just a little sexy. To make the streamlined look feel spring-appropriate, opt for a slip dress in a brighter hue. Then, fasten on a pair of baroque pearl earrings and grab a woven clutch.

Slip into Something Chic

Markarian Kenny Lace-Paneled Midi Dress

Kenny Lace-Paneled Midi Dress
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Just when you thought a plunge slip dress couldn't feel new, Markarian released this romantic style with lace panels.

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Slip into Something Chic

Cinq a Sept Ryder Knotted Slip Dress

Ryder Knotted Slip Dress
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A slip dress that knows you'll be up and dancing all night...and into the morning.

Beach by Night

Andres Otalora Kalal Pintucked Abstract-Print Crepe Maxi Dress

Kalal Pintucked Abstract-Print Crepe Maxi Dress
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Outdoor weddings are still huge this spring, and you'll likely find yourself getting invited to formal affairs on the beach. Opt for a long dress with a graphic print, like this crepe beauty, and pair it with elegant add-ons that feel apropos for the evening.

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Beach by Night

Cult Gaia Willow Dress

Willow Dress
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Beachside weddings may evoke palm prints and seawater shades to mind. We say the actual shoreline can be just as inspiring. The wavy print on Cult Gaia's willow dress plays off sandy beach tones to statement-making effect.

Beach by Night

PatBo Stargazer Lace Trim Maxi Dress

Stargazer Lace Trim Maxi Dress
Now 30% Off
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Come for the blown-up florals, stay for the tropical lace accent on each tier. All that's missing is a flower in your hair.

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À La Rose

Mara Hoffman Extended Sloan Dress

Extended Sloan Dress
Now 28% Off
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For the modern romantic, lean into rosy hues. Complement rich textures, like this tencel dress, with luxe accessories like metallic, satin, or a suede clutch. For midi hems, opt for a sexy pair of strappy or pointed-toe shoes that will spotlight your legs—and strike the balance of elegance and edge.

À La Rose

Bernadette Birgit Gathered Taffeta Mini Dress

Birgit Gathered Taffeta Mini Dress
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When a bold color and voluminous silhouette do the heavy lifting, you don't have to overthink the accessories. Bernadette's taffeta babydoll mini is the best of then and now.

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