Sweet summertime: I love these months of long, warm days filled with barbeques, vacations, and of course, weddings!
If your social calendar is anything like mine, your weekends are quickly filling up with summer wedding celebrations, and this calls for some serious shopping…and we’re not only talking about shopping for wedding gifts.
Treat Yourself!
Here at RegistryFinder, we’re all about helping you find and shop your friends’ registries, but we also believe you should you treat yourself! If you’re craving a new dress for the summer weddings on your schedule, I’ve got you covered! Read on for five daytime looks and five evening options —with dresses for every type of wedding, from the beach to the ballroom!
Daytime Look #1: Outdoor “I do’s”
Over the past few years, I’ve been to a wedding held in a pasture, one in a desert clearing, and one in a courtyard. What to wear to these unique outdoor affairs? I suggest something comfortable and lightweight, like this ultra-feminine cotton sundress. Scroll up to the first picture in this post for a peek at the adorable bow detail on the back! Nordstrom, $158
Daytime Look #2: Breezy Beachside
If you’ve got a beach wedding on your calendar, you’ve got to get a Lilly Pulitzer dress—it’s a no-brainer. I love the bright print and glittering neckline of this classic shift, which will serve you well as a vacation dress throughout the summer months! Nordstrom, $228
Daytime Look #3: Gracious Garden
Bright florals give this stunning silhouette a warm-weather-ready flair – pair with strappy wedges for traipsing through the grass at a garden wedding. And bonus for the short girls like me: this one comes in petites! Anthropologie, $375
Daytime Look #4: Morning Mass
If you’re attending a wedding in a house of worship, you’ll want to go for a more modest look. Simply chic and radiating elegant vintage charm, this feminine frock cut from two-color floral lace is detailed at the waist with a delicate contrast tie for figure-flattering appeal. Nordstrom, $395
Daytime Look #5: Big City Bash
If you’ll be celebrating in a big city like New York or L.A., go for a fashion-forward look! Embroidered spots traced with scalloped curtains of fluffy fringe offer a playful look and thick texture to this standout minidress. Nordstrom, $195
If you’ll be attending an evening affair, read on for five more options!
Evening Look #1: Country Club Chic
Heading to a country club wedding? You can’t go wrong with a classic lace dress, and I love this one for its unique trumpet skirt and heel-friendly length! Nordstrom, $129.98
Evening Look #2: Posh Black Tie
This little black dress packs a big style punch! This one-shoulder, mermaid silhouette evening gown is made of neoprene, so it’s super flattering and stretchy—perfect for enjoying wedding cake! Bloomingdales, $288
Evening Look #3: Haute Couture Hotel
A fancy hotel wedding calls for a fancy dress! Show off your collarbone in this off-the-shoulder gown in gorgeous bright blue. Bloomingdales, $249
Evening Look #4: Elegant Estate
There’s something romantic about weddings held on historic grounds, whether it be a stately mansion or magnificent museum. Go for an equally romantic look with this artfully beaded gown! Anthropologie, $390
Evening Look #5: Vibrant Vows
Are you celebrating a couple that loves to party? Then dress to impress and dance the night way! A jumpsuit is the perfect choice for a festive, fun affair. This bright, wide-legged jumpsuit flows beautifully and ties at the waist for a flattering fit. Nordstrom, $99
Bonus: If you only get one dress this wedding season…
Make it this one! Perfect for all those summertime weddings you’ve already RSVP’d to, this decidedly romantic cocktail dress is cut from forgiving scuba crepe and finished with a twirl-ready trumpet skirt. The beautifully draped neckline frames the décolletage and forms a subtle bow. Nordstrom, $168
Time to Celebrate!
Now that your look is complete, it’s time to do some shopping for the bride and groom—and we make it super simple. Visit RegistryFinder.com to quickly and conveniently find registries for all the couples on your list!
