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The 50+ best wedding guest dresses to invest in for this summer's weddings

By Amelie Langenskiöld

Photo: Ed Peers @edpeers

Need some wardrobe inspiration for the wedding invites stacking up on your mantlepiece? Look no further than Vogue Scandinavia's round up of dresses to don

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Another wedding season is on the horizon. While there's always the possibility to pair an already well-loved dress with box-fresh shoes and jewels, a nuptials celebration is the very best excuse to invest in a new frock. Whether you are invited to a beach wedding, a city hall wedding or a black tie wedding, there's something to suit all tastes and dress codes in Vogue Scandinavia's line up of the 50+ best guess dresses below.

Garden wedding

Surrounded by nature, a garden wedding naturally lends itself to a more relaxed vibe, and this should be mirrored in your attire. Embrace the effortless elegance of the setting with a floral print from Faithfull or opt for soft, earthy tones like Miss Rosier's beautifully printed design to complement your surroundings.


Floral print maxi dress

Patrizia Pepe

SHOP NOWEUR 390
Edgar floral silk tulle maxi dress

Khaite

SHOP NOWEUR 3790
Floral polka-dot ruffled silk-blend maxi dress

Etro

SHOP NOWEUR 2700
Chain-detail floral maxi dress

Rabanne

SHOP NOWEUR 1290
Amaia floral silk crêpe slip dress

SIR

SHOP NOWEUR 510
Porecelain flower silk chiffon gown

Oscar de la Renta

SHOP NOWEUR 6670
Long-sleeve maxi dress

La DoubleJ

SHOP NOWEUR 1268
The heidi in 'zinnia'

Réalisation

SHOP NOWEUR 300
Fallen floral maxi dress

For Love & Lemons

SHOP NOWEUR 315
Voyager mini dress in 'impressionist'

Aje.

SHOP NOWEUR 429
Midi dress with leaf applique

Farm Rio

SHOP NOWEUR 487
Hayley silk midi dress in 'mila butterfly mix black'

Rixo

SHOP NOWEUR 460

Southern European

There’s something uniquely exciting about traveling across borders for a wedding – the packing, the anticipation. Weddings in Southern Europe are often filled with vibrant colours, warm weather, and stunning scenery. Let your attire reflect this lively atmosphere by choosing a dress in bold hues, playful patterns, or light,, sheer fabrics.


Sleeveless long dress in silk mousseline

Chloé

SHOP NOWEUR 6900
Esenia striped cotton-blend maxi dress

Faithfull

SHOP NOWEUR 360
Rhoda shirred paisley-print organic cotton-poplin midi dress

Dôen

SHOP NOWEUR 330
Roy maxi dress

La Double J

SHOP NOWEUR 588
Broderie anglaise silk-trimmed cotton midi dress

Valentino

SHOP NOWEUR 3900
Rebellion linen and silk bustier dress

Zimmermann

SHOP NOWEUR 1950
Triangle asymmetric cotton-blend mini dress

Jacquemus

SHOP NOWEUR 1550
Alberta scarf-detail silk twill mini dress

Alémais

SHOP NOWEUR 1300
Long halterneck dress with draped neckline in light blue

Magda Butrym

SHOP NOWEUR 1400
Printed silk satin midi dress

Pucci

SHOP NOWEUR 1200
Zigzag maxi dress

Missoni

SHOP NOWEUR 1490
Asymmetric ruched jersey maxi dress

Alaïa

SHOP NOWEUR 2200

City wedding

Whether it's a town hall, museum, or library, these urban venues set the perfect stage for a cocktail-style dress. With fewer natural elements to consider, practicality can take more of a backseat. Choose sleek, figure-hugging silhouettes like Acne’s chic midi dress, or a luxurious silk design by Prada, ideal for sipping cocktails at the bar of an elegant banquet hall.


Strapless floral jacquard midi dress

Ganni

SHOP NOWEUR 432
Jewel-neck mini dress

Pinko

SHOP NOWEUR 138
Cut-out crepe mini dress

Elisabetta Franchi

SHOP NOWEUR 288
Floaty asymmetric midi dress

Cos

SHOP NOWEUR 125
Samoena dress 15154

Samsøe Samsøe

SHOP NOWEUR 180
Olson plunge balloon sleeve maxi dress

Shonajoy

SHOP NOWEUR 435
Embroidered georgette dress

Prada

SHOP NOWEUR 5600
Tie-up dress

Acne Studios

SHOP NOWEUR 790
Harper lilac dress

Nadine Merabi

SHOP NOWEUR 492
Kayle jia mix drop waist midi dress

French Connection

SHOP NOWEUR 135

Beach wedding

While beach weddings are often linked to distant tropical paradises, there's a growing trend of nuptials set along the breathtaking beaches of the Scandinavian archipelagos. Wherever you are, a beach setting calls for a light, romantic color palette – think Rat & Boa's printed off-shoulder dress. Embrace the effortless charm of the beach with fabrics like linen and lightweight satin, ideal for capturing the relaxed yet elegant vibe of the occasion.


Tulip dress - black

Clio Peppiatt

SHOP NOWEUR 2320
Lavan - dartwheel bias dress I ocean combo

Rabens Saloner

SHOP NOWEUR 300
Andora halterneck dress

Adoore

SHOP NOWEUR 165
The gilian gown

The Garment

SHOP NOWEUR 500
High-volume dress - mimosa

Stine Goya

SHOP NOWEUR 485
Reenagz dress

Gestuz

SHOP NOWEUR 145
Antheia dress

Rat & Boa

SHOP NOWEUR 340
Romy gathered cotton minidress

Staud

SHOP NOWEUR 225

Black tie wedding

A black-tie wedding is one of the rare occasions to go all out, dialing the glamour up to its highest level. While floor-length gowns are a classic choice, they might feel too heavy for a warm summer day. Our suggestion: opt for a design that elegantly shows a hint of skin – whether it’s an off-shoulder silhouette, a subtle cut-out, or a high slit that reveals just a touch of leg.


Dress jones - red

Bernadette

SHOP NOWEUR 990
Wrap-over maxi dress

Stella McCartney

SHOP NOWEUR 2200
Haley maxi dress - strapless maxi dress

Malina

SHOP NOWEUR 410
Florentina floral midi dress

Rebecca Vallance

SHOP NOWEUR 830
Avilas maxi dress

By Malene Birger

SHOP NOWEUR 360
Drop waist giselle maxi

Abercrombie & Fitch

SHOP NOWEUR 142
Brielle matte crepe - green lily

DAY Birger ét Mikkelsen

SHOP NOWEUR 280
Agustin jersey maxi dress

Diane von Furstenberg

SHOP NOWEUR 435
Dress winnie

Bernadette

SHOP NOWEUR 820
Draped open-back satin gown

Victoria Beckham

SHOP NOWEUR 1250
Dress with sequinned flower design

Mango

SHOP NOWEUR 380