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In need of a wedding guest dress? Scandinavian designers have you covered

By Josefin Forsberg

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With springtime just around the corner you may find yourself stumped for what to wear this wedding season. Fret not, Vogue Scandinavia has curated the best wedding guest dresses by local designers to buy now

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Budding flowers, longer days and warming temperatures can only mean one thing: wedding season is upon us. With 2025 shaping up to be a year of love — full of fresh engagements and milestone celebrations — the calendar is quickly filling with ceremonies, receptions and weekend-long countryside affairs.

As a guest, this means one delightful yet daunting task: figuring out what to wear.

Emerging from winter layers and practical footwear, stepping into strappy heels and fluid fabrics might feel like a shock to the system. And then there's the challenge of finding a wedding guest dress that feels special enough for the big day — yet versatile enough to wear again.

With RSVPs signed and travel plans in motion, we’ve curated the best wedding guest dresses for every kind of celebration ahead.

What are the best Scandinavian designers for wedding guest dresses?

Occasionwear brands like Malina and Baum und Pferdgarten have specialised in dresses to don for elegant events, while the likes of Acne Studios and Filippa K deliver minimalist styles made to be worn again and again – whether dressed up with heels or for everyday with sneakers.

Below, we've gathered the best wedding guest dresses by Scandi brands to buy now.


Asymmetric gathered jersey cocktail dress

Acne Studios

SHOP NOWEUR 950
Organza belt dress cherry blossom

byTimo

SHOP NOWEUR 475
Scarf-detail midi dress

& Other Stories

SHOP NOWEUR 129
Saalba dress 15455

Samsøe Samsøe

SHOP NOWEUR 120
Zelda maxi dress - floral

Malina

SHOP NOWEUR 385
The linen bustier dress - red

Cos

SHOP NOWEUR 250
Ivoal drapey satin dress

Tiger of Sweden

SHOP NOWEUR 449
Vanessa satin maxi dress - green

Twist & Tango

SHOP NOWEUR 259
Lamia halterneck dress - floral

Adoore

SHOP NOWEUR 165
Spring crinkled dress

Rodebjer

SHOP NOWEUR 375
Sculpted tube dress

Dagmar

SHOP NOWEUR 600
Sculptural v-neck dress

Arket

SHOP NOWEUR 130
Satin kaftan dress

H&M

SHOP NOWEUR 50
24RTW10024 chestnut dress

Cecilie Bahnsen

SHOP NOWEUR 1835
Natahlie dress - red

Opérasport

SHOP NOWEUR 175
Cassiw dress - floral

Inwear

SHOP NOWEUR 160
Leviana maxi dress

By Malene Birger

SHOP NOWEUR 300
Sleeveless boatneck midi dress - aubergine

Stine Goya

SHOP NOWEUR 330
Palmetto dress - black

Munthe

SHOP NOWEUR 299
Gz bianca dress - blue

Gestuz

SHOP NOWEUR 260
Rumi dress light pink

Ida Sjöstedt

SHOP NOWEUR 316
Dress wells satin - creme

Wakakuu Icons

SHOP NOWEUR 270
Maxi halterneck dress blue

Rotate

SHOP NOWEUR 380
Marcella dress - light yellow

Stylein

SHOP NOWEUR 335
Dw tuscany dress - floral

Bikbok

SHOP NOWEUR 80
Balloon sleeve dress - floral

Gina Tricot

SHOP NOWEUR 60
Bandeau maxi dress - light blue

NA-KD

SHOP NOWEUR 96
Viscose blend maxi dress

Selected

SHOP NOWEUR 100
Dress mesh newbie woman

Kappahl

SHOP NOWEUR 140
Midi dress with flounces - floral

Lindex

SHOP NOWEUR 80
Amneh dress

Baum und Pferdgarten

SHOP NOWEUR 229
Belted stand collar dress - blue

Filippa K

SHOP NOWEUR 340
Evening tank dress soft yellow

Toteme

SHOP NOWEUR 820
Eila print dress - floral

Holzweiler

SHOP NOWEUR 290
Riviera dress - viscose - dusty pink

Envelope 1976

SHOP NOWEUR 500
Hymy perenna dress

Marimekko

SHOP NOWEUR 335

Traditionally, what colours should you not wear to a wedding?

While a ban on any version of white should be common knowledge (unless it's specifically requested by the couple), most might not be aware of other colours to be vary off. For a long time wearing black was a faux pas, but today a LBD is considered perfectly acceptable as wedding attire as long as it doesn't resemble something one might wear in mourning. As a rule of thumb, red has classically been avoided because the full-focus should be on the couple in question. With that said, we've included some bright options on this list because fashion should be fun. If in doubt, always asks the bride(s) or groom(s) to be.

If there is one thing to note in regards to Scandinavian ceremonies is that they're relatively relaxed affairs. While some opt for black-tie events requiring gala-appropriate gowns, most couples are flexible in their chosen dress code. For spring weddings, we find ourselves yearning for lightweight fabrics in playful colours.