Whether you're attending a wedding right in your hometown, or an outdoor or destination one, below you'll find ideas to help you decide how you should really dress for the magical occasion.
When going to an outdoor wedding, I feel like this is your chance to pull off a little more casual of an outfit than you normally would wear to a wedding. Definitely still go for a dress, you can opt for one that isn't quite as formal. Hey, this may be in your favor if you're not a huge fan of dressing up.
Maxi dresses are a great option for this type of wedding. When picking a dress, make sure to stay away from black for the summer weddings. Choose a color or pattern instead. I love how this dress has a floral print that feels very summery and has a trendy element with the off-the-shoulder neckline, yet it is still modest and appropriate for a wedding. Plus, it's very lightweight--perfect for those hot summer days.
You can never go wrong with classic accessories, so I chose a nude heel, clutch, and earrings, which all coordinate nicely with the dress.
Just like the women, men can be a little more casual when it comes to an outdoor wedding in the summertime. However, a suit would still be required. Choose a crisp white one with a patterned shirt instead. Oh, and you can leave the tie at home unless the dress code says black tie or semi-formal.
When attending a wedding in your hometown, it may not be at a church, but there is a good chance it could be, so I'm going to focus this outfit around a classic wedding ceremony at a church.
In this setting, it's better to be a little more dressed up or modest than you're used to. I mean, you can never go wrong with an A-line silhouette dress like the one above. I chose this dress because it's not too short or too low cut. It's a great feminine look that is 100 percent wedding appropriate in any church. Plus, the pattern is so fun for summer!
I accessorized with classic white pumps, pearl earrings, and a light sea foam green clutch.
When it comes to men choosing what to wear to a wedding, sadly there aren't quite as many options as there are for all of the women out there. When attending a wedding at a church, chances are the men will have a black tie dress code, which would be your standard suit and tie. In the summertime, feel free to wear a lighter color like gray. Add some color to the look with a brightly colored tie, which is perfect for the season.
Planning what to wear to a destination wedding can be very tricky. Honestly, it really depends where the wedding is. The wedding could be anywhere from a beach or European city, to the green hills of Ireland. I feel like a majority of the time, a destination wedding ends up being at a beach, but you never really know until you have that shiny invite in your hands.
I chose this pale blue dress that can easily be dressed up or down depending on the location. I love how the statement sleeves bring in a trendy touch. I'll admit, the dress is a bit plain, so I added a colorful layered necklace and pops of pink with the clutch and heels.
Since destination weddings can be tricky depending on the location, you can never go wrong with a formal suit and tie. Choose a navy or gray suit since it isn't as dark as black, a button up shirt, and a colored or patterned tie, then you'll be good to go!
What would you wear to these types of weddings? Let me know in the comments below!
