With wedding season fast approaching, we are here to lay out some of the unwritten rules about wedding guest dresses and venues.
Church wedding etiquette
Guests are expected to show respect in a church and not wear revealing or provocative clothing. Even if the happy couple doesn’t specify a dress code, a place of worship is your sign to wear something modest and somewhat formal.
Barn weddings
Barn weddings are much more relaxed, with a rustic feel. With this in mind, you can be a little less formal and wear a dress with a shorter hem that isn’t going to get dragged along a lawn! As the outside setting is usually just as much part of the entertaining space as the barn itself, your choice of heel will be important. Comfort may be better than style, especially since stilettos are not practical for green spaces.
Stores like https://ohelloclothing.com/collections/wedding-guest-dresses have a range of wedding guest dresses such as cocktail dresses and formal gowns.
Holiday destination wedding venue
If your friends or loved ones are getting married at an unusual spot like a castle or other tourist sightseeing attraction, then you may have to think smart with your outfit. Will it be held outside on a cold, open mountaintop? Will you need to trek to reach a viewing point? If so, then style may have to go out of the window, as you might need to focus on staying warm and comfortable above all else.
Beach vibes
Beach weddings are so much fun, but many underestimate the thought that has to go into the wedding guest outfits. It’s often too warm for the men to wear a full-on suit and closed-toe shoes, yet no one wants to turn up to a wedding in their flip-flops! In some ways, women have it easier as they can opt for more floaty, beachwear dress styles to stay cool in. In terms of footwear, we recommend some pretty wedge heels or platforms to help you glide elegantly along the sand.
Happy wedding guest dress shopping!