Spring weddings mark the start of wedding season (and time to start swooning over all the colours Spring introduces in Nature). When planning an outfit for a spring wedding (or any season for that matter), the most important thing to remember is never to upstage the Bride. Wearing all white is of course a no go, as great as white is in the spring. Keep the all white dress for a day at the races, when they are just perfect. After a cold and what feels like endless Winter, you’ll want to incorporate lively hues and floral dresses into your wedding guest outfits.
Look for fabrics like silk, chiffon, and soft satin. Depending on the month the wedding takes place in, a lightweight wrap or pashmina might be necessary for the evenings in March and April.
Avoiding the temptation to dress more formal than you believe the couple will be. Don’t dress in fashion that screams for excessive attention. If wearing hats and headpieces, the general rule is to not wear one bigger than the Mother of the Bride. If you don’t know the Mother of the Brides outfit, but know her to be petite, then assume she won’t be wearing a big hat, so neither should you. Pillbox, Smartie, Button, and Disc headpieces are as large as a guest should go, unless they know the Mother of the Bride is wearing big. Some brides nowadays will encourage their guests to wear a hat, and you could then go a little bigger since you know lot’s will be wearing them. I would still stick to nothing wider than your shoulders though.
Most weddings are semi-formal. If the invitation doesn't give you any clues, then this will certainly be the couples expectations of their guests. Semi-formal dresses are the best choice for what to wear to a spring wedding. Spring weddings are also the perfect time to consider Jumpsuits in spring fabrics. Jumpsuits are formal, but a little warmer than dresses for what can still be cool in the evenings.Is it a Church wedding? If so, be sure to stay a little modest. Midi Length, either in A line or pencil, would be the hem length to look for. Mini of course is too short, and maxi length (in my personal opinion) is for the Bridesmaids, or Black Tie weddings. Look for a dress that can be worn with a formal jacket, or bolero. For Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom, it might be a jacket designed for the Dress. For other guests the jacket or bolero doesn’t have to be matching in colour, but one that compliments, and smartens the outfit for the ceremony. With a jacket on, you'll look church-appropriate. Later on, take the jacket off for the reception and dance floor.
To create an appropriate Spring wedding guest outfit, here are our some outfits and ideas I've found to inspire you.
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The Hat is: Etsy. Click for Hat (International).
The Dress is: Damsel in a Dress. Click for Dress (UK).
Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (USA).
Tinted Lip Balm: Givenchy. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Marni. Click for Bag (International).
Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes (USA).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish.
The Hat is: Joanne Edwards. Click for Hat (International).
Dress: Phase Eight. Click for Dress (UK).
Earrings: Laura Vann. Click for Earrings (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Tom Ford. Click for Eyeshadow (UK)
The Bag is: Diana Ulanova. Click for Bag (International).
The Nail Polish is: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: Regina Pyo. Click for Shoes (International)
The Headpiece / Hat is by: Georgina Blyth. Click Here for Headpiece (International).
Dress: A.L.C. Click for Dress (USA) .
Earrings: Sweetv. Click for Earrings
Eyeshadow: Tom Ford. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (International).
Bag: Amazon. Click for Bag (International).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish.
Shoes: Jimmy Choo. Click for Shoes (International).
Coral instantly brings some excitement to refined neutrals.
This outfit will have you looking clean and refined, but still fun and punchy for your friends wedding. Coral is great for adding a touch of cheerfulness to neutral dresses and lifts your spirits.
This colour combination is perfect if attending a wedding. You want to add colour to your outfit for spring, but are respecting the fact that all over coral will be too bright for a wedding guest. All nude / neutral shades team well with coral. Choose light or dark neutral based on your skin tone. For help finding your correct "Nude" you can also read the post on wearing a Nude Dress.
The Floral Hat: Etsy. Click for Hat (Intrnational)
Dress: The Fold London. Click for Dress (UK) .
Earrings: Swarovski. Click for Earrings.
Lipstick: Dior. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Dior. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Bag: Leah Ward. Click for Clutch Bag.
Shoes: Jimmy Choo. Click for Shoes (International).
Nail Varnish: OPI. Click for Nail Polish.
Graphic Floral Print dresses are always on trend. Floral dresses are the essence of feminine charm. Coral is a colour that you will find in 100’s of Floral prints. If you aren’t ready to wear a Coral tone on it’s own, then a bold floral print on a nude / neutral / grey or white background is perfect. You can then select accessories in the Coral colour to wear with the outfit.
Remember: If choosing florals or other highly graphic prints, then select accessories in single colour. Don’t try wearing a busy, statement hat, and a graphic print. Allow just one of them to be the star.
For Lot's More ideas on wearing Coral you can also read the post on How to Wear Coral.
The Floral Hat: Etsy. Click for Hat (International)
Dress: Kay Unger. Click for Dress (USA).
Pashmina: Amazon. Click for Pashmina (USA).
Earrings: Swarovski. Click for Earrings (USA).
Eye Shadows: Lancome. Click for Eye Palette (USA).
Lippy: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Brahmin. Click for Bag (USA).
Shoes: Kenneth Cole. Click for Shoes (USA).
Nail Varnish: ILNP. Click for Nail Varnish (USA).
The Floral Hat: Etsy. Click for Hat
Dress: Eliza J. Click for Dress (USA).
Eye Shadows: Dior. Click for Eye Palette (USA).
Lippy: Mac. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Amazon. Click for Bag.
Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes (International).
Nail Varnish: Chantecaille. Click for Nail Varnish (USA).
The Floral Hat: Etsy. Click for Hat (Intrnational)
Dress: Tahari ASL. Click for Dress (USA).
Earrings: Kate Spade. Click for Earrings (USA).
Eye Shadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eye Palette (USA).
Lippy: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Fawziya. Click for Bag.
Shoes: 27 Edit. Click for Shoes (USA).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish.
You can’t go wrong with a Floral Dress for a Spring / Summer wedding or day at the races, matched with a complimenting hat, or headpiece and accessories.
Look for prints that feature many shades, giving you a wide choice when looking for your accessories and hat to match using different hues.
The Headpiece is: Dress-2-Impress Hat Hire. Click for Headpiece Hire (UK).
The Dress: Ted Baker. Click for Dress (International). and also available at: John Lewis (UK).
Earrings: Ms. Swan. Click for Earrings (UK).
Eyeshadow: Huda Beauty. Click for Eyeshadow (International).
Lipstick: Clinique. Click for Lipstick (International).
Bag: Zouiqss. Click for Bag.
Nail Polish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: Coast. Click for Shoes (UK).
The headband illustrated with this outfit is: Svetlana Faulkner Click for Headband (International).
Dress: Dolce & Gabbana. Click for Dress (International)
The Earrings: Chic Bijoux. Click for Earrings (International).
Eyeshadow: Christian Dior. Click for Eyeshadow (USA) Click for Eyeshadow (UK)
Lip Lacquer: Rodial. Click for Lippy.
Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes (International) or available at: Nordstrom (USA).
The Bag is: Wallyn's. Click for Bag (International).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
Dress: Coast. Click for Dress (UK).
Floral Hatinator: House of London Hats. Click for Hatinator (International).
Earrings: Chic Bijoux. Click for Earrings (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Dior. Click for Eyeshadow (USA) or for Eyeshadow (UK).
Bag: Girly Handbags. Click for Bag (UK).
Shoes: LK Bennett. Click for Shoes (UK) and also available at: John Lewis (UK).
Nail Varnish: Color Club. Click for Nail Polish.
The Headpiece is: Etsy. Click to see Headpiece (International)
Dress: Coast. Click for Dress.
Earrings: Chic Bijoux. Click for Earrings.
Eyeshadow: No.17. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Mac. Click for Lipstick (UK).
The Bag: Leah Ward. Click to see Clutch Bag.
Nail Varnish: O.P.I. Click for Nail Varnish.
Shoes: Kurt Geiger. Click for Shoes.
The Hat is for Hire at: Dress-2-Impress.com. Click for Teal Hat.
Dress: Phase Eight. Click for Dress (UK).
Earrings: Santuzza. Click for Earrings (UK).
Lipstick: Laura Mercier. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
The Bag: Swanky Swans. Click for Bag.
Nail Polish: Rimmel. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: John Lewis. Click for Shoes (UK).
The Headpiece with this outfit is: Anna Andrienko. Click for Headpiece (International).
Dress: Phase Eight. Click for Dress (UK).
Earrings: Bling Store. Click for Earrings (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Lancome. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Bag: Girly Handbags. Click for Bag.
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish.
Shoes: LK Bennett. Click for Shoes (UK) and also available at John Lewis (UK).
Velvet Headpiece: Dress-2-Impress. Click for Headpiece (International).
Dress: Erdem. Click for Dress (International) .
Eyeshadow: Bourjois. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Earrings: Be-Jewelled. Click for Earrings (UK).
Lipstick: Tom Ford. Click for Lippy (UK).
Bag: ModaModa. Click for Bag (International).
Shoes: Jimmy Choo. Click for Shoes (International).
Nail Varnish: O.P.I. Click for Nail Polish.
Dress is Phase Eight. Click for Dress (UK).
Hatinator Hat: Dress-2-Impress Hat Hire. Click for Hatinator (UK).
Earrings: Rizilia. Click for Earrings (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Clarins. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Bag: Casper. Click for Bag (International).
The Shoes: Rainbow Club. Click for Shoes (UK).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
The headpiece illustrated with this outfit is from www.dress-2-impress.com Hat Hire. Click Here for Hat Hire (UK).
Dress: Ted Baker. Click for Dress (International).
Earrings: Cinsionze. Click for Earrings.
Eyeshadow: Clinique. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lippy: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lippy (USA). or for in the (UK).
Clutch Bag: Leah Ward. Click for Bag.
Nail Polish: O.P.I. Click for Nail Varnish.
Shoes: Christian Louboutin. Click for Shoes (International).
Chartreuse Headpiece: Dress-2-Impress. Click for Headpiece (International).
Dress: Tahari ASL. Click for Dress (USA).
Eyeshadow: Clinique. Click for Eyeshadow (USA) or for the Eyeshadow in (UK).
Lipstick: Dior. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Diana Ulanova. Click for Bag (International).
Shoes: Sam Edelman. Click for Shoes (USA) and also at Bloomingdales (USA).
Nail Varnish: ILNP. Click for Nail Polish.
The Headpiece is: Dress-2-Impress.com. Click for Headpiece.
Dress: Roman. Click for Dress (UK).
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Mac. Click for Lippy (UK).
Bag: Swanky Swans. Click for Bag (UK).
Shoes: Reiss. Click for Shoes (International).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
The Hat is: Joanne Edwards. Click for Hat (International).
Dress: Hobbs. Click for Dress (UK). or for at Bloomingdales (USA).
Bee Earrings: Olivia Burton. Click for Earrings (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Tom Ford. Click for Eyeshadow (UK)
The Bag is: Diana Ulanova. Click for Bag (USA).
The Nail Polish is: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: Charles + Keith. Click for Shoes (UK)
The headpiece illustrated with this outfit is Dress-2-Impress.com Click for Headpiece.
The Dress is: No Longer Available. Click for Dress (UK).
Mascara: YSL. Click for Mascara (UK).
Eyeshadow: Tom Ford. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Bag: Leah Ward. Click For Bag.
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish
Shoes: John Lewis. Click for Shoes (UK).
If you are Mother of the Bride, you will probably go a little more matchy matchy. Popular colours for Spring Mother of the Bride include: Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Peach, Mushroom, Champagne Gold, Blush and Pale Taupe.
Keep the lines of the dress, simple and sophisticated, and you can play with fun hats. If the dress is busier then keep the lines of the hat simpler.
For more ideas on wearing Pastels you can also read the post on How to wear Pastels as a Grown Up.
The Headpiece with this outfit is: Dress-2-Impess.com. Click Here for Headpiece (International).
Earrings: Swarovski Store. Click for Earrings.
Dress: Self Portrait. Click for Dress (International) also available at: Matches (UK) or available for: the (USA)
Eyeshadow: Tom Ford. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Cle De Peau. Click for Lippy (UK).
The Bag is: Milisente. Click for Bag.
Nail Varnish: Rimmel. Click to see Nail Varnish.
Shoes: LK Bennett. Click for Shoes (UK).
Headpiece is: Gorgeous Hat Company. Click for Headpiece (International).
Dress is: Self Portrait. Click for Dress (USA).
Earrings: Novica. Click for Earrings (International).
Eyeshadow: Pat McGrath. Click for Eyeshadow (USA).
Lippy: Rare Beauty. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Nina. Click to see Bag (USA).
Nail Polish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish (USA).
Shoes: Jimmy Choo. Click for Shoes (International). or from. Bloomingdales (USA).
The headpiece illustrated with this outfit is from www.dress-2-impress.com. Click Here for Headpiece.
Earrings: Esberry. Click for Earrings.
Dress: A.L.C. Click for Dress (International).
Eyeshadow: Huda Beauty. Click for Eyeshadow (USA). and for Eyeshadow (in UK).
Lipgloss: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipgloss (International).
Bag: Accessoryo. Click for Bag.
Nail Polish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: Dolce Vita. Click for Shoes (International).
Darker regal purples like this Orchid are sophisticated for weddings in any season, but for Spring and Summer, they work best paired with a complimenting bright or white.
This colour combo of Orchid and Dark Pink Coral / Watermelon is bright and fruity, and not a combo most would first think of. So you probably won't find yourself wearing the same outfit as another guest, but will instead surprise them with your creative use of colour.
Headpiece: Dress-2-Impress.com Click for Headpiece.
Dress: A.L.C. Click for Dress.
Blusher: Laura Mercier. Click for Blusher.
Lip Gloss: Givenchy. Click for Lip Gloss.
Bag: Amazon. Click for Bag.
Nail Polish: BNLP. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: Alexandre Birman. Click for Shoes.
Below is a Gallery of other ideas for dressing the part at a Spring Wedding, or Day at the Races. Click images to be taken straight to retailers:
View: Karen Millen Floral Maxi Dress (UK). or also from: Karen Millen (USA).
View: Karen Millen Pleated Dress (International). Palm print floral pleated dress, with maxi length, and diamante trim. Perfect for Spring Summer events.
View: Ted Baker Embroidered Midi Dress (UK) and also available at: John Lewis (UK). Florals are forever in season. With its intricate lace inserts and floral embroidery, this dress is a sure favourite you'll wear again and again.
View: LK Bennett Leandra Floral Dress (UK) and also available at: John Lewis (UK).
View: Coast Ombre Midi Dress (UK).
View: Karen Millen Body Con Red Roses Dress (USA). Dress with la dolce vita in mind. This opulently printed pencil dress combines an elegant, curve-contouring silhouette with a romantic Italian rose pattern to dazzling effect.
View: Coast Floral Dress (UK). You’ll be a walking work of art in this gloriously vibrant midi dress. Showing off a pastoral print and dappled, watercolour palette, it fits right in at formal soirees.
View: Ted Baker Marah Dress (UK) and also available at: John Lewis (UK). Cut in a form-flattering bodycon silhouette, the bouquet print brings this pretty dress into full bloom.
View: Karen Millen Pansies Print Dress (USA) or from Karen Millen (UK).
View: Roksanda Red Crepe Dress (International). Roksanda’s Brigitte midi dress showcases the designer's expert use of colour, made from burgundy crepe with a bow detail at the shoulder lined in hot pink.
View: Allsaints Bird Print Dress (UK). and also available at: Bloomingdales (USA). Norah Fabia Midi Dress with bird print. Different coloured panels come together all with bird print, for a bold look. Made from easy flowing fabric and shaped to a midi-length silhouette with our signature asymmetric hem.
View: A.W.A.K.E Mode Pleated Dress (International). Red and Pink colour-blocked dress, crafted from swathes of pleated crepe with a fluid asymmetric hem.
View: Poppy Floral Dress (UK).
View: E.Stott Lime Green Dress, with detachable sleeves (International). Not sure of the weather forecast? This vibrant lime green dress from E.Stott, cut from wool crepe with an artful drape at the waist, has the option of with or without long sleeves.
View: Karen Millen Red Bow Shoes (UK). Beautifully framing the legs with ribboned satin ties, these point-toe court shoes mean business when it comes to special-occasion styling.
View: Mach & Mach Ombre Shoes (International). MACH & MACH's pumps are the very definition of party shoes. They're crafted from satin dyed with a pretty ombré effect and covered in clear crystals.
View: The Vampires Wife Villanelle Dress (International). The Villanelle midi dress is named in homage to the antagonist of the television drama Killing Eve, who wore this style in season three. The soft cotton follows the label’s signature fitted silhouette with a nipped-in waist balanced by puffed shoulders and voluminous sleeves, before finishing with a ruffle-trimmed hem and tie-fastening sashes on the back.
View: Zimmermann Fall 22 Kaleidoscope Printed Dress (International). and also at: Harvey Nichols (International).Crafted from a blend of linen and soft silk, this billowing style is embellished with beaded trims and decorated with a whimsical print by Scottish artist Anita Inverarity.
View: Ted Baker Teal Anafia Dress (UK) and also available at: John Lewis (UK).This statement-making dress from Ted Baker is printed with a mix of floral designs, with a ruffle neckline, puff sleeves and a tiered hem giving it an ultra-feminine touch.
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