Best-Dressed Guest: What to Wear to a Spring Wedding
As the chill of winter begins to subside and we look forward to the warmth of the springtime, it’s time to start preparing for the spring weddings coming up!
There's just something about a spring wedding. The air is filled with the scent of blooming flowers and the promise of new beginnings, setting the perfect stage for a blossoming love story and for guests to step out into the new season to celebrate the newlyweds in their best-dressed outfits. A spring wedding just perfectly captures the essence of romance and renewal!
Are you ready to blossom into spring’s trendiest wedding guest? Swap those typical vibrant spring hues for some sleek neutrals, and watch as you turn heads in a sea of bright colors with a look that feels seasonally sophisticated. Neutrals are not boring, and your wedding outfit won’t be either. Think muted pastels, flowy fabrics, and statement pieces that whisper springtime chic!
Whether you have a garden wedding, a black-tie wedding, or a destination wedding to attend this spring, I’m sharing exactly what to wear to nail your best-dressed wedding guest look!
What to wear to a spring wedding
Wondering what to wear to a wedding this spring? Whether you're aiming for effortlessly chic or classic elegance, I’m sharing the best neutral wedding guest dresses to help you steal the spotlight (without upstaging the bride, of course!). Plus, some cute shoes and accessories to go with!
Mini dresses
Mini dresses are more than just a classic closet staple for casual spring outfits, they’re the perfect blend of flirty and fun for any spring wedding!
Midi dresses
A midi dress is a great choice for most weddings, it’s the perfect length to cover any wedding dress code, but gives you enough room to dance comfortably.
Maxi dresses
If you’re heading to a spring wedding with a formal dress code, or the weather calls for something with more coverage, a maxi dress is the way to go!
Dress shoes
Need a pair of shoes that are not only comfortable enough to dance in, but are also cute enough to wear even after the wedding? I’ve rounded up some picks you’ll love!
Bags
Need a stylish occasion bag to complete your spring wedding guest outfit? Here’s some that are super cute for any event!
Tips for nailing best-dressed wedding guest
Want to slay the night away at a wedding? I’m sharing my top tips for earning best-dressed (and best behaved) wedding guest!
Don’t wear white
This should go without saying but, DO NOT wear white to a wedding! You never want to outshine the bride on her special day.
Avoid matching the bridesmaids
This isn’t a typical rule, and no one will really judge you for it, but try to avoid wearing the same color as the bridesmaids if you can. If you don’t know what color the bridesmaids dresses are, you can typically figure it out from the wedding’s color scheme, or if you’re still unsure, ask the bride herself.
Bring only what you need
If you’re typically an over-preparer like me, it can be hard not to cram your event bag with all of the things. However, the last thing you want is to lug around a heavy overstuffed bag around all night when you should be floating around freely with a drink in hand.
If you want to avoid bringing too many things, stick to a small event bag and only pack it with these key wedding guest essentials: phone, ID, cash (if it’s a cash bar), lipstick, compact makeup (for touch ups), bandaids (don’t let blisters ruin your night), and a hair clip, if possible (just in case you need to toss your hair up later). When it comes to jackets, if it’s not necessary, don’t bring one (or make sure to check it at the entrance if possible). The last thing you want is another thing to carry around!
Take photos at the beginning
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to a wedding and forgot to take photos or even ended up with some sweaty snaps of us post-dance floor haha. You’re going to look your absolute best before the wedding, so do yourself a favor and get your pictures taken before the festivities begin, that way you never forget or end up with not-so-flattering end of the night photos.
Be considerate & enjoy the moment
The last thing the newlyweds want is someone’s cellphone in front of every one of their wedding photos. We all want to capture life’s beautiful moments, but I’ll be honest, these are photos I’ve never ended up looking back on and I’m pretty sure if you think about it, neither have you. Do yourself and the newlyweds a favor, put your phone down and just be in the moment as much as possible. Leave the bulk of the photo-taking to the photographer, you can snap a quick photo here and there (just be sure to keep your phone low to avoid obstructing the view of the photographer/videographer) when you have the chance and then put your phone away, you’ll be glad you did!
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