An invitation to a spring wedding immediately evokes thoughts of lavish gardens filled with fragrant flowers while the golden-hour light casts everything in a romantic glow. It’s the kind of setting that invites a certain dress code: refined, but never boring; elegant, yet easy. Whether the ceremony takes place in a historical sculpture garden or your best friend’s backyard, an al fresco setting calls for a wedding guest dress that is as effortless as the atmosphere.
Vogue’s Favorite Garden Wedding Guest Dresses
Few occasions are more fitting for florals than a garden wedding. This season, skip the obvious in favor of modern interpretations: think Proenza Schouler’s blurred chrysanthemums shift, S.S. Daley column’s slip dress with artistic blooms inspired by British florist Constance Spry, or Ulla Johnson’s silk midi dress printed with abstract florals by Art Brut painter, Anna Zemánková.
Want something vivid that doesn’t go full bloom? Tory Burch’s bold, hand-drawn cherub print dress brings a touch of whimsy, while J.Crew’s poppy red ruffle-trimmed slip dress definitely makes a statement. For the floral-averse wedding guest who still loves a print, try polka dots instead—we like Delphine’s playful navy mini and Cinq-a-Sept’s drop-waist, lemon-colored dress with chocolate brown spots. For those leaning towards monochrome, opt for a bottle-green silk dress by JW Anderson or, for a more affordable version, try Mango’s asymmetrical satin dress finished with a statement fringe hem.
Ahead, shop our edit of the best garden wedding guests dresses to wear this season.