As spring begins to melt into summer and the number of summer wedding invitations double by the second, a rising panic burbles in your throat as you struggle to not feel overwhelmed by the snail mail that is creeping its way through your letterbox and into your shaking hands. You begin to calculate ‘wedding costs’ in your head and almost vomit at the thought of how much you will be spending on weddings this summer alone, let alone the delightful debt bills that are piling up in your kitchen. You wonder as to whether it would be acceptable to wear a dress that you had worn when you were 13 or even pull out the ‘summer wedding’ outfit you had worn last summer but shake your head as you worry what others will think. But then, as if by magic, a fairy creature of some sort whispers into your ear… something along the magical lines of not giving a ‘BEEP’ and you smile and laugh. Because she’s right, knowing what to wear to a summer wedding does not necessarily mean that you have to spend a fortune, nor does it mean that you can’t wear the same outfit again. Whatever you choose to wear just be aware of three very important rules A. be true to your own personal style. If you hate dresses, don’t force yourself to wear one just because society thinks that is ‘appropriate summer wedding etiquette’ , B. don’t feel the need to care about what other people think and C. don’t spend more money than you have, because trust me shopping on a dime does not limit your options, even if you are a bride who is cash strapped!
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From modern trouser suits to princess ballgowns, whether you have a love of all things lascivious and designer or are crafty and on a budget, I have put together some key Bridesmaid, Bride, Mother of the Bride, Guest Wear and more fabulous budget looks that will turn your frown upside down. And don’t worry, if you are more punk rock than Princess Bride, there is a little wee something to turn your summer wedding into a spectacle that the Goth Gods will be proud of. Question is, what summer wedding style tribe do you belong to? Will it be A. the 70’s bohemian starlet who loves nothing better than floating around deserted islands in the middle of nowhere, B. the glitz and glam Princess who spends her evenings pining for… her beloved chocolate stash (HAH NOT PRINCE) , C. The Modern Gal who wouldn’t be caught dead in a dress , D. My Soul Is Black now fetch me a dress made out of darkness or E. A Man? And don’t worry fellas, I haven’t forgotten about you either, at the bottom of the post are some cheeky must have summer wedding outfits that will transform you from Shrek into … well ‘handsome Shrek’. You know the scene right? Where Shrek and Donkey drink the magic potion and become … well you know the rest?! So if you want to guarantee that your wedding photo sharing will be more likely to invoke reactions of pure joy as opposed to full scale crying, then find yourself a wedding outfit to turn this summer into a right laugh!
What To Wear To A Summer Wedding If You Are… The Bridesmaid
Ah the Bridesmaid, I was one of them… twice, an orange mermaid in the most exquisite coral lace fishtail dress that you could possibly imagine. Sadly I wasn’t able to keep the dress, but I did have plenty of fun pretending that my mermaid realities had come to life and that we were all in this underwater kingdom, being welcomed by the seaweed world that lay in its deepest, darkest depths. But enough about mermaids, it’s time to talk about bridesmaids; whether the bride chooses to have a Princess, Mermaid or Too Cool For School Theme, here are some key bridesmaid worthy looks below that will turn the summer wedding into one that they will never forget. And by never forget I am pretty sure someone’s head will end up in a bowl of punch, the police will be called and the strippers will be told to go home…
The ‘Princessy’ Bridesmaid
The Princess Bridesmaid, Resplendent In Navy Florals And Pink Accents
So the bride has decided that she wants to turn her bridesmaids into Princesses and you are feeling apprehensive. After all ‘Barbie’ is not really your thing and if your friend was a fictional character ‘style icon’ it would be Elle Woods and that’s really not your vibe. You’re more of the, I listen to screamo metal, let me wear all black type of gal, but in all fairness your best friend only has one special day, so you will do anything to keep her happy. So princess party it is, but instead of being decked out in ‘noughties style atrocities’ (not today Satan, not today) you casually persuade her to go for something a lot less tacky and point her towards some real elegant princess ballgowns, that will match her ‘Princess Themed Summer Wedding’ right down to a T. And then you find it, the gown that will turn you all from pumpkins into Princesses, without having to call on Fairy Godmother. It’s a stunning vision in Navy, so close enough to black and while the florals make you allergic because you have hayfever, the look on the brides face is an absolute picture and you can’t wait to be part of her special day. But then she starts muttering about party invitations and favours, panicking that she won’t be able to get her Princess summer wedding planned in time.
You tell her to relax and to visit this website you know, ‘It’s called Confetti UK‘ and it’s guaranteed to blow your mind. And her mind is blown, the Princess dresses are ordered, the party invitations created and best of all, they even have advice on perfect honeymoon destinations that leave her feeling even more excited than ever before.
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The ‘Mermaid Part Unicorn Bridesmaid’
What Could Be Better Than Having Mermaid Themed Bridesmaids? Who Says That We Have To Stick To Tradition Anyway?
So you find out that the Bride To Be Is actually a secret mer-unicorn (that’s half mermaid, half unicorn for all you normals) and you’re so freaking excited. After all you can finally come clean and tell her your secret… that you’re actually a mermaid too and a unicorn at weekends, thinking of all the colourful and fun activities you can do in the sparkletastic mermaid underworld. Governed by the Demi Goddess ‘Athena’ , you both come swimming together for the first time, to seek her advice on what a mermaid wedding should be like. She gives you advice on the food that mermaids like to eat ‘ We are all vegetarian so make it veggie but colourful too’, she gives you style tips ‘the more over the top the better’ and finally she gives us the greatest gift of all, ‘I the Demi Goddess Athena, the Leader of Mermaids, will be your official ‘Mer- Priest’ and officiate your wedding’, to which the bride, my best friend collapses with joy. We escape back into reality and begin planning, there will be sequins to mimic the fish scales on our mermaid tails, there will be a vivid colour that will remind us of the sea. And then it comes to us, a cobalt blue number, simple, elegant but utterly mermaid like. And the bride herself will be a vision in sparkling silver, a floor length glittering number that will mark her ascension into living her life as a mermaid in public. And as for the unicorns, they are there in the audience, cheering us on.
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The Too Cool For School Bridesmaid
Black Might Be ‘Too Cool For School’ But This Lace Number Is Romantic And Sensual Too. Perfect For Rocker Bridesmaids.
You both chew gum nonchalantly and in a casual voice your friend turns to speak to you, dropping the bombshell that ‘Dave’ asked her to marry him. She turns and shows you a black onyx ring, among her tarnished silver rings that she has worn everyday since she was 12. It’s an absolute belter, a large ring that overshadows her childhood memories and you weep into each others hair, the pretence of ‘too cool for school’ dissipating as you share a moment with your childhood friend. You can’t quite believe it, the girl who said she would never get married, finding someone who she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. It’s sweet and you can’t help smiling at the friend and her ginormous black onyx ring. You laugh jokingly that it’s a knuckle duster, to which she replies ‘don’t worry mate’, there’s pepper spray in my handbag, and you roll around the floor, laughing like kids again. As the main bridesmaid, she seeks your advice, would we wear black, would we wear gold, what would my bridesmaid wear? And you smile ever so slyly, well black of course because we are ‘too cool for school’. You’re only half joking but she proclaims that the ‘black dress is the way to go’ and while you might prefer a cheeky PU or PVC number, she settles on a black lace number, with an elegant midi skirt, but still in that darkest deepest black, that you both love so much. And when the evening wears on and your feet hurt from dancing, you throw the heels into the back of the room and dance together barefoot, her in her black wedding gown and you in your black bridesmaid dress. Oh but the ravens will dance again.
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Bride
So your big summer wedding is fast approaching and you’re feeling scared because you have no idea what you are going to wear to your own wedding. Well never fear, because your mama is here, AKA cult favourite Mama Jasmine, who will turn your summer wedding, into the wedding of hopes and dreams as opposed to nightmares. Because no one likes living in a nightmare do they? From pink candyfloss concoctions to screwing with tradition and becoming a modern trendsetter, who said that brides have to wear white to their own weddings? Mainly because I don’t have a picture of a white dress to use for a ‘bridal’ category but that’s ok we can work with what we have got. So whether you fancy yourself as being a sequin mermaid to match her mermaid bridesmaid sisters or call yourself a ‘Lacey Stacey’, one thing is for sure, when it comes to being a bride, sometimes it’s the unexpected that leads to the greatest aesthetic as well. Question is what kind of bride are you?
The Lady In Pink
Satin Slip Dresses Are Reminiscent Of Old Hollywood Glamour And A Beautiful Choice For A Bride
Forget Barbie, this ‘Lady In Pink’ is a style icon in her own right, and she isn’t afraid to wear pink all day like there is no tomorrow. And while some might vom at the thought of wearing anything other than the ‘traditional white’ for a bride to be, this bride thinks that there is nothing better than wearing pink, her favourite colour on her wedding day. And I agree, if you want to wear a colour or a wedding outfit that is different to the norm, just go for it, no one is stopping you. So with your bridesmaid decked out in beautiful navy floral Princess Gowns, you settle on a simple yet elegant pale pink slip dress , inspired by 90’s style icons like Kate Moss, who wore diaphanous sheer slip dresses that were provocative, evocative and darn right modern. Your entire look is made completely out of pink candyfloss but rather than looking saccharine you look elegant and composed, as you walk down the aisle, with a short pink train behind you. You look glorious and the bridesmaids walk behind you, leaving behind a dusting of pink flowers to commemorate the pink lady that stands before them. And finally you gasp in surprise, your husband, dressed in a pale pink suit and bow tie, looking like ‘the Lady in Pink’s’ future ‘Husband To Be’. It’s A Perfect Match, you mouth to your bridesmaid and they agree. It’s A Match Made In Pink Heaven.
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The Sequin Mermaid
The Sequin Mermaid Bride Turns To Kiss Her Merman Soulmate
After your visit to the ‘Mermaid Underworld’ to seek Athena’s blessing, you are ready to show the world what you have been hiding all these years, your life as a human is over. For you are a mermaid unicorn and as Athena goes through the vows with your partner, dressed as a merman prince should be, you turn and give a cheeky wink to your cobalt sisters, who shimmy and make you laugh in the church pews. You pick up the bouquet, a gleaming combination of blue, green and white, the colours of the ‘mermaid flag’ and throw them into the audience, watching as everyone scrambles to catch the bouquet. Then, you step forward and kiss the man of your dreams, as his beard glistens with green and blue glitter. Athena nods her approval and you transform before your audience, half-mermaid half unicorn in a sparlking silver gown, that drips opulence every time that you move. The bells ring and the birds crow, the seaside is waiting to claim its mermaid couple. You arrive at the beach, the sand whipping through your hair, smudged make up and tangled hair, but together you dive into the tranquil blue waters, slipping into its underwater depths as one being. And the mermaid and merman live happily ever after. The End.
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The Modern Trendsetter
The Modern Bride Doesn’t Need A Dress To Get Hitched
Dresses are not your thing and this has you in a panic, what on earth will you be wearing to your own wedding if dresses make you cringe? Then it comes to you, a flashbulb of inspiration, a jumpsuit white and floral, comfortable yet stylish, modern yet casual. A bridal outfit that you could dance in, a bridal outfit where you wouldn’t flash every Dick and Harry, where you could get drunk and not have pictures of your pants on the news the next day. Yes the humble jumpsuit, fashion forward and practical, the grown up onesie for overgrown adults. I mean sure, you might have problems going to the loo without wrestling with the zipper so that you do not wet yourself and yes there might be the odd chance of a cheeky camel toe but the thing is, it is 2018, even the bride has a say on what she doesn’t and does wear to her own wedding. And if she would rather not wear a dress that is fine by me. So whether you go for a comfortable bohemian esque jumpsuit complete with a matching flower crown or decide that a tailored slim fitting jumpsuit paired with a boxy tailored jacket is more your aesthetic than that is ok as well. So what jumpsuit would you choose if you were the bride at a summer wedding this year?
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The Snow Queen In Summer
A Simple Wedding Gown With Plenty Of Sparkle
Ok so I might have had to do a teensy bit of ‘editing’ to turn this magical concoction into a white dress but there you have it, a beautiful snow queen in a summer bridal look that is elegant yet risque, fashion forward, minimal with sex appeal and best of all the dress itself is so cheap, you will have plenty of money to splash on your honeymoon after. While colder summer evenings might call for a faux fur stole or cropped tailored jacket, when the sun is out and it has got its hat on, there is nothing better than letting your legs get a taste of the sunshine life. It’s like I always say, sun’s out… get your legs out. And while tan lines might not be the greatest recipe for wedding photos, at least you can have a right laugh because everyone will be in the same boat. So if you are a traditionalist at heart and would rather wear a white wedding gown that can be worn outside of your wedding, then the fabulous snow queen dresses below will be guaranteed to heat up your summer. Because while many of us will get divorced and eventually auction off our wedding dresses, why not choose to be a pessimist and buy a gown that you can wear to your engagement party, wedding party and divorce party all in one month. Now how’s that for a laugh?
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The Lacey Stacey
The Lacey Stacey Has Chosen Blue To Be Her Colour Of Choice
Ah… Lacey Stacey, that ol’ Girl, the traditionalist with a rebellious heart. A lady who looks demure but is really a freak in the sheets, yes you guessed it, the Bride who wears lace but likes to spray mace. Enter Lacey Stacey, a woman who is neither Lacey or called Stacey but likes nothing better than to conjure up her own magical world made up of all things lace, where the occasional mermaid and unicorn pops by to give their blessings. By day she’s a computer programmer, elegant and polite but by night she’s a sailor trucker, all filth and no filter, a woman who speaks her mind and likes to challenge social paradigms. She swaggers into the wedding venue- a beautiful Victorian Park, where the flowers are in full bloom- an oddly charming walk, as her swagger is juxtaposed with the delicate lace dress that she is currently wearing as a bride on her summer wedding day. The guests are hot, but the wind that glides through her fabric becomes a fan to fend off their perspiration, and she cools them with every step that she takes. And while she might be tripping over the ‘lace dress’ that she so lovingly conjured’, she still smiles and waves. For today she is Lacey Stacey and noone can take that away from her.
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Mother Of The Bride
Mama has come to town and for once her name is not Jasmine. Yeah sorry about that, I gave her a call but she said she was too busy eating cheese to attend any weddings this year, so I had to find a replacement instead. Enter Mama Ru, aka Ru Paul, AKA the world’s most famous supermodel, drag queen and rockstar known to humanity, who will be the mother of any brides special summer wedding occasion, if a contract is involved. Thing is Mama Ru has no idea, so lets keep it a secret for now… right guys? So whether your Mama is a vintage wine or is feeling like a real elo-guent mama, when Mama Ru is in town, the Mother of the Bride is always guaranteed to have a ‘turnt out look’ that will make them look like a million dollars as opposed to a Queen on a dime!
The Vintage Mama
A Modern Version Of Audrey Hepburn’s 50’s Midi Dress : Perfect For The Vintage Mother Of The Bride
Mamu Ru has gone back into time and she has said that there is no better decade than the 50’s for the Mother of the Bride, so what better style icon than the Beloved Audrey Hepburn to make you the centre of attention at your own daughters wedding. And yes you quite happily admit it, despite it being your daughters big day, you want all eyes on you and your amazing Vintage inspired dress, courtesy of the dress gods themselves ‘Chi Chi London’. With glorious brocade detailing, full skirted petticoats and a glorious sheen that makes you look like a sparkling pink pumpkin, you and your daughter compete to be on the best dressed weddings list, in the covetable wedding section of that random ‘celebrity gossip magazine’ that you were reading on the plane. You can’t for the life of you remember what it was called but you do hope that someone will give you that 5 seconds of fame as Andy Warhol so lovingly put it that you so desperately crave. Speaking of which, you hope that the column will read along these lines ‘Intelligent, fashion forward mother of the bride steals the attention on her brides own wedding day, before being offered her own fashion line and a business empire to match’. Now that is what I call clever styling.
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The Garden Party Is Happening
Mama Is About To Turn This Garden Party Into A Floral Bonanza
So your daughter has decided to get married in Kew Gardens and has declared that all her guests need to look like living plants and flowers so you say ‘sure no problem’ let the garden party commence. You settle for an emerald green midi dress, fashioned out of exquisite satin, a cruelty free number that is just as kind to plants as it is to animals. The flowers are minimal to draw attention to the vintage fabric, while the pop of colour brings some vitality to your botanic surroundings. You wander in and out of the garden mazes, feeling the summer sun bathe your face in a warm golden glow, yo feel sunkissed and the bees agree. You are scared of them at first, remembering that painful bee sting that still haunts you to this day, but they are gentle, suckling at the nectar of the real flowers that lay in wait nearby, pinks, blues and purples too. A caterpillar worms its way across a nearby plant, as you watch it magically transform into a butterfly, bright and bold. And as your daughter takes her vows, with the natural world watching, you wipe a tear from your eyes.
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I’m Feeling Real ‘Elo-Guent’ ( Ru Paul’s way of elegant)
This Mama Came To Slay. Serving Dark Mermaid Fish Realness
Mama might be ‘Mama of the bride’ but that does not mean that she can’t be any less ‘elo-guent’ than her dear bride to be, aka her loving daughter. After all, a family that slays together , stays together. And yes that was another ‘RPDR’ reference, if you can’t deal with it then you can just sling your hook. But I digress, this elegant mum, needs a mother of the bride outfit that is so freaking amazing, that the world won’t be able to take her fishy realness without awarding her the ‘best freaking mother of the bride ever. com’ award that she so clearly deserves. Question is will the mother be serving Disco queen elo-guent realness or will it be a love affair with satin and florals? Enter the elegant mother of bride dress of dreams, known as the heartbreaker, mood starter and all round amazing gown that money can buy. Blue, floral, embroidered, bodycon and everything in between, this embroidered beauty will have jaws dropping for centuries to come. Elegant without coming across as prissy,you never know this mama might be pulling tonight at this summer wedding. So if you can’t find your mum, you know where she has gone.. she be pulling… flowers. God get your mind out of the gutter, not everything I say is a euphemism you know. Ok well yes, 99.9 % of it might be, but not this time.
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Summer Wedding Guests
So you’re a guest who is ready to mingle and weddings are nothing more than a good ol’fashioned booze fest that is guaranteed to have you so drunk that you will need to call the liver police. Or on the other hand it’s also a chance to find out who is single and also ready to mingle, and no for the last time I am not into marrying my cousin thank you very much. And before you think I am joking, trust me people are so scared I will be single for the rest of my life that they have resorted to suggesting ‘incest’. Oh the cruel, cruel world of dating. Where people on Tinder are just after a ‘f**k buddy’ and the old fashioned concept of a gentleman seems to be a rare extinct breed. But enough about alcohol and dating, question is what will you be wearing at this summer wedding my friend? Will you be a cheap, crafty queen who can make her wedding outfit look like a million dollars, will you upstage the bride in the most ostentatious yet fabulous gown you own, or will you be dropping cash like you drop husbands with a moneylicious gown that will have you as the talk of the town? There’s only one way to find out.
I’m On A Budget – Bite Me
The Off The Shoulder And Mini Skirt Hemline Is Perfect For Guests On A Budget Who Want To Have Fun’
So you’re a crafty queen who does not have much cash but is determined to look like a million dollars. Let me let you into a little secret, I am the very definition of broke and yet people always mistake what I am wearing for ‘designer dreads’ because of A. what I choose to wear and B. how I choose to wear them. And quite frankly I much prefer high street clobber anyday. Unless you throw some Ellie Saab or Valentino my way, then yes I would quite happily wear their gorgeous floral, fairytale pastel creations every day of my life. Because hey isn’t life like a movie anyway? So instead of turning up to your local supermarket in your jammies, go the extra mile and look like you have just landed at a film premiere instead. But as usual I am rambling; so you’re on a budget? Well that’s fine girl, I have got your back. Enter the floral dress that will be cheap and cheerful but with plenty of pizazz. So if you are after a cheap and crafty dress that has wow appeal but will not burn a hole in your bank account, then check out this flamenco inspired number, that will have you dancing Salsa at the bride’s summer party. Question is will you fly solo or will a mystery dude appear out of the shadows and proclaim his undying love to you? Yeah on second thoughts…
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I Have Plenty Of Cash To Splash- Party
This Floral Beauty Might Be Designer But The Best News Is That It Is On Sale
On the other side of the spectrum is the self-confessed shopaholic who makes plenty of ‘dollar’ and isn’t afraid to show it. Enter the Valentino wearing party guest, who lives, breathes and sleeps designer and even her dog has a Gucci name tag. But like Elle Woods, this lady is a vegetarian so no animal materials for her, which is why her designer dress is both fun loving and animal loving. And even better news for you, it is actually half price, making it a designer number that is available to budget shopaholics like us. Just don’t tell anyone ok? With ‘birds of paradise ‘ detailing and a fun and swishy skirt that was made for twirling in, this lady might not be into salsa but she definitely likes a jaunty Charleston or two. So with flowers in her hair and the world falling at her feet, this lady might splash the cash, but honey she is worth it. And unlike Loreal she doesn’t test on animals so it’s her who is ‘so worth it’ as opposed to Loreal. Now the question is where can she find a vegan designer handbag to boot? Hmm…
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But hang on? What About The Men. Don’t worry lads I haven’t forgotten about you; whether you choose to be a bright and colourful merman or are into monochromatic perfection, here are some ideas below on what to wear for a summer wedding.
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What Would You Wear To A Summer Wedding?
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*Please note this is a collaborative post in conjunction with Confetti Uk, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Yes!! You have just cut out a huge amount of time I was going to spend scrolling through online stores to find an outfit for a wedding we have next month! I love the blush pinks and I do love a maxi dress too, you always look beautiful!
When I was a bridesmaid I had to wear whatever the bride wanted and it was not the most comfortable! At least it was breezy in the hot weather. I prefer things that are comfortable when I dress up, especially shoes. Good tips.
This post has came in handy! I have a wedding to go to in July and Ive been struggling to find a good outfit, this has given me some new inspiration that was deffo needed
I love all your propositions however my absolute favourite is The Lacey Stacey. And you are so beautiful, you should be a model, especially since you have such a great sense of style.
Some great inspiration here. I’m attending a Wedding at the end of May and will use this guide to help me pick something out. Thanks for the help!
Oh my what stunning selection of outfits I definitely couldn’t choose a favourite. I tend to love maxi dresses in the summer so I’d find a suitable one that looked like I’d made an effort.
As a man I always feel it’s far easier going to weddings no matter what the time of year than it is for women who have far greater choice in what to wear.
I absolutely LOVE the mermaid theme idea. The first dress is gorgeous and I would totally wear it but it is a bit short for me, for a wedding. But the second sequinned one, that was long. Perfect!
Love the princessy or mermaid look – well in fact any of these would be fab for a summer wedding!
Wow, that was a mega post! I haven’t read your blog in ages and I really enjoyed the catch up with what you’re up to. I’ve got a wedding to go to this summer and there was one dress (the navy with floral) that I have my eye on. Sadly I won’t look as good in it as you do though!
So many beautiful dresses! We have a wedding in the summer and I’m loving all the dusky pink dresses 🙂
Oh I love that navy floral dress and the floral one further down with the red shoes – they are so my style! And such affordable prices – I love that if I bought those dresses they can easily be worn to other special occasions too – win-win!
These sound like some great ideas for things to wear to a summer wedding, it is amazing all the choice out there for people.
These are all so unique and gorgeous! I love the “mermaid” looks! I also love the colors. I find a lot of woman are afraid of color, but not me!
Wow such gorgeous choices. I especially love the vintage look (probably more my era). You look absolutely amazing in them all xx
Firstly love all the attires you have put up here and the time you have taken to carefully compile the list with the selected list of clothes and the matching accessories which go along with each of the dresses. My personal favorite was the The Lacey Stacey Has Chosen Blue To Be Her Colour Of Choice. I also lived the Anne Clein watch.
I love all your look which is great for the different brides and the different wedding themes. My favourite has to be ‘pretty in pink’, so demure and pretty! (Although it was baby blue theme for my wedding)
Yes I need this so much as I am going to one this August and been struggling with clothes / dresses. This have given me some good options.
What gorgeous dresses! I particularly love the way you have catered for all the audiences and veered away from the traditional!
I love ChiChi dresses myself…but that sequin dress is stunning and I’m definitely tempted by a flower crown as well!
I am going to my cousin’s wedding in July and I have started to look for an outfit for the day but oh god it is hard! I can bet it’s gonna be hot and sunny! And I don’t want something too warm or hard to style! Such a nightmare! How on time is your post appearing t me! I love the sequins but not sure my cousin would approve! Maybe i should go for a flower jumpsuit but again… I’ll probably go for something pastel xx corinne
First, let me say this you look stunning in every dress! We have a wedding to attend in June and my daughter is looking for a dress, I am sharing this post with her, so gets an idea. If I have to choose a dress for myself I would go for a black dress, just stunning!
Wow so much choice which is great. I am dreading the day a friend decides to ask me to be a bridesmaid and have a Princess theme. I like to blend into the background rather than stand out from the crowd. Love the satin slip dress although I doubt it would look so good on me.
Thanks for this look book! We found exactly what we were looking for, not for a wedding per say, but for Camp Bestival – we’re going as mermaids so can’t wait to shop your suggestions x
Ah yesssssss! This is a very timely post as I have TWO summer weddings this year, so this post has given me a wealth of ideas, which I am very excited to explore. The Lacey Stacey and Modern Trendsetter are my favourites.
For a wedding I went to last May bank holiday I bought a beautiful white and pink floral dress from Quiz and it was perfect x
wow you nailed it, these photos are amazing and outstandingly beautiful, I love the blue transparent gown which cut above your knee, your blend of colors were nice and your dress style was good. I have to say beautiful clothing for a summer wedding i must say.
Those are all wonderful choices, Ana! Loving the unique dresses like the Sequin Mermaid and the Mermaid Part Unicorn look. You’re always so creative when putting looks together. These would be perfect for Spring weddings!
Summer weddings are so lovely even when these two words separately. What i dont like much is being part of the entourage and stuff that gives me stress. But wearing summer dresses, the view, and vacation are fantastic.
To my brothers wedding I was the snow queen and even to my besties wedding last year. I do love all of these looks and you’ve got me calculating the costs as a bridesmaid lol
Such fun looks for summer weddings! I think my two favorites are the Lacey Stacey and also the Modern Trendsetter. Both are off-beat, yet beautiful. I do have to ask though, I keep reading (especially in light of Harry and Meghan’s wedding) about English women and their fancy hats. Are they just worn to state weddings like theirs or do regular people don them as well? Also, I’ve always wondered, aren’t they a little rude for the people who have to sit behind them? I imagine it would be hard to see around! xx
Those are great ideas to wear on a summer wedding but what I like the most is the first and second pictures. The first picture you like a princess and the seconds is looking classy and I like the floral designs.
I am so old school when it comes to choosing a dress to wear at a wedding. Usually, I follow what the bride wants, including the material and color. So usually, that would mean a long dress in plain pastel colors. I like your suggestions for the vibrant printed dresses too. Florals are a trend nowadays and I am loving that.
I am so sold on that very first pink one and the red floral jumpsuit. I love how unique and eye catching some of these outfits are. I wish I was as confident as you. I’d love to be able to pull some of these off.
I always love reading your posts, Ana, because you put heart, soul and effort into everyone! Love all these dresses (and I am not exaggerating). Love that you are thinking outside the box, too, when it comes to bridesmaid outfits – so refreshing!
Wow, what an amazing selection. I love that Lipsy floral dress and what a brilliant price too. Thank you for the inspiration!
These are some awesome looking outfits for a summer wedding. All so bright and colourful and sure to liven up proceedings. The mermaid themed dress is really awesome.
I love your picks. We haven’t got any weddings coming up this year sadly, I love a good wedding!
Lovely options, as always!
Thank you for playing dress-up with me. I always come away with more options for more occasions than I have invitations! Much better than the inverse.
I love the mermaid and the lady in pink looks! You have now got me browsing on boohoo oh no! Ana what have you done!!?? haha! Great post lovely! I one wedding this year so far in October so nice to be prepared!
These are all really cute ideas. I have never been into fashion and have no idea how to buy clothes that will look good on me so this is helpful. I wish I had a girlfriend who loved clothes to spend my money for me to pick out the perfect outfits, are you accepting friend applications? lol Thanks for sharing these ideas!
I am loving the summer dresses here. Summer is around the corner, and I can’t wait to start showing some more skin.
I love summer weddings. You have so many options for beautiful outfits. I love what you picked out!
Wow, I love all the dresses so much.. I love how many different styles you’ve catered for as well. Now if only some wedding invites would come in I’d be sorted!! We’re getting tot hat age now though where everyone has been married off!
You look absolutely stunning! I wish I could pull off all the styles you do. I am seeing more and more florals everywhere. I remember when I use to think only the older people wore floral. Now I wear them and see them every where. Love the new styles!
Some very fashionable looks to choose from! I love the variety of styles and color options.
Some very fashionable looks to choose from! I love the variety of styles and color options.
Spring clothing is my favorite to shop for. I love all of the bright colors and flowing skirts and dresses. You look amazing in all of these. If i were attending a spring wedding this year, I would probably with the snow queen look. it just jumps out at me as beautiful.
I adore the Frida Kahlo feel of all of your selections! Perfect for summer and even early autumn if you had to push it. I wish I had a good eye for fashion and to put together fabulous outfits on a dime. Thank you for sharing your talent!
You are gorgeous and every one of these looks are perfect! The Modern Trendsetter look really caught my eye!
I always love your photos but I especially love the way you write a story for each look!
For weddings I always find myself going with a plain dress but with some statement jewelry. Usually a bold color though. I love this post. So many fun dresses for spring and summer. Beautiful.
OMG I got married last summer and wish I had seen that jumpsuit then! I had an untraditional wedding dress: a long, flowy, floral print sundress that I loved so much!
You have put together some beautiful pieces for the summer wedding! From a lady in pink to that floral jumpsuit, every outfit has its own elegance and charm. But my favorite is your Snow Queen In Summer look!
You look absolutely stunning in all the dresses! I am particularly drawn to the dusky pink one and bright blue one… those are just beautiful. I always wonder what to wear to wedding, I rack my brain for ages haha so this is hella helpful.
I really like the green dress – it’s fairly simple. I think simple is always best at a wedding, as you don’t want to over shadow the bride on her day.
You look gorgeous in all the outfits! My favourite one is the pink floaty dress.
Wow!! I’m so impressed with all the beautiful designs that you compiled in this post. It really covers so many different types of styles there’s something for just about everyone. I’d have a hard time choosing .
There are some amazing options here. I particularly loved the uniqueness of the mermaid inspired options you have. Some of those dresses were just amazing. I also loved the options for the modern bride and the bridesmaids choices were just fantastic. Thank you for sharing. This is certainly going to help so many when it comes to those wedding invites that are bouncing on the mat. p.s great tip on not spending what you don’t have, I think so many feel the pressure today to conform but you should just be true to yourself and spend what you have 🙂
Such beautiful outfits! Some of them are really, really stunning and almost wedding dress worthy on their own!
I love these summer outfits, people can sometimes think you can not wear black, but look at you girlie, totally rocking this lace black dress.
Some lovely ideas for a wedding guest to wear there. I have not been to a wedding for years now
Oh my! I can be in a rut just trying to decide on what to wear to a wedding. But anyway, all these options are just lovely! I mean, those dresses are to die for! Although, I’d definitely pick the sequin dress…sequin is not only fancy but brings such a sophisticated touch! And the faux fur detail makes it even better!
These outfits are amazing! You are a very talented stylist I can see how you’ve put things together and it works so well, I could never do that xxx
I have so many choices with all the dress match that you sited. I like the very first one – pink with all its simplicity and solemnity and also the mini dress and lacy stacy. I think I like most of it. Great list!
I love that ‘mother of the bride’ dress- it’s very classy 🙂
This is awesome with so many different choices and at such great prices. I am impressed at how many cute things you have found. Sometimes a wedding can be so hard to find a cute dress that is appropriate for the occasion.
I love all of the fun different looks you have here. And I can certainly see you going in a jumpsuit. It just looks like a lot of fun. And I definitely see you as the trendsetter. Knowing how much you love mermaids though, that would be pretty awesome as well. My daughter would love the idea of a mericorn, or something like that anyway. I really love the lacy classic one but you look amazing in all of those styles honestly.
Although you are totally rocking all these summer wedding outfit options, I am loving the lady in pink the most! It’s light, airy, elegant and looks super comfortable.
I always get really stressed out when I know I’m going to a wedding because I never have any idea what to wear. I love your Vintage Mama look….it’s definitely my favourite.
There are so many gorgeous outfits here I can’t choose – and I need to because my sister is getting married on the 29th June. She’s having an Audrey Hepburn style dress (bit like your mother of the bride selection) but I haven’t a clue what to wear. If you fancy being my personal shopper give me a shout!!
Omg so many amazing outfits and such good prices! I am always filled with dread at the thought of costs when invited to events. My favourite style here was The snow queen outfit but I love so many of them!
You always look incredible and you’ve created some great looks. i love the Mermaid outfit, it would work so well at the festivals this summer
Aww I love this! I’m actually going to a summer wedding this year. I’ve only ever been to one wedding, and that was my own! So I need all the inspiration I can get xx
Perfectly timed! I’m a guest at four weddings this year and have no idea what to wear. You’ve given me SO MANY ideas here – it must have been fun to style all of these outfits. Really love the navy floral and pink dress – right up my street!
Hm – must be a question of age, but I’m never invited to Summer weddings; nor to Winter weddings for that matter. I’d probably rather get an invite to a divorce ceremony in Autumn.
However, the outfits are really nice – and I love that you give them an edgy twist.
Very interesting, though, that there are ‘vegan’ shoes for men, did not know that.
You always know the perfect things to wear.
I always get stuck when a wedding comes and it’s time to choose what to wear, but you made the choice look so simple.
So many amazing outfits here! It can be tricky when you’re invited to plenty of weddings, but you’ve shown that there are lots of different options out there. I want them all!
Hey sis. I love that you talk about people’s comfort levels with dresses. I think it’s wonderful to encourage people to wear what is comfortable for them. I know sometimes I have to force myself to wear a dress when I don’t want to or to wear something that I don’t think fits me but is more “proper”. So I am appreciative as a woman that another woman is letting people know– be you.
You have such an eclectic collection of dresses Ana! And you always look so effortlessly cool, whatever you wear 🙂 unfortunately I haven’t got any weddings coming up, but some of these outfits would be perfect for my upcoming holiday x
I love the first pink long dress and the dark blue floral dress. I can wear both. Love the designs and they look good on you. 😀
Wow! These are fantastic dresses and outfits… Definitely great for summer weddings. 😀
These are some fashionable summer wedding outfits. You look beautiful in Lacey Stacey long dress. I really like it because of the simplicity of the dress.
Great selection of outfits.
The ‘Princessy’ Bridesmaid is so far the most decent and soothing to eyes during hot summers and shining sun 🙂
Very fun dresses for a summer wedding! I think the navy blue princess dress is my favorite. Thanks for sharing the fashion inspiration.
All of the dresses are just beautiful! You have taken the guess work out of what to wear to a summer wedding. You look lovely in the dresses. My favorite is the Lacey Stacey. I would definitely wear this one to a wedding.
While I’m not one to wear dresses, I do appreciate seeing what to wear to a summer wedding, and love that you have some jumpsuit options. There are lots of different dresses out there, so it’s nice to see what ones would work for a wedding. All those dresses look fantastic on you.