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An invitation to a spring wedding immediately evokes thoughts of lavish gardens filled with fragrant flowers while the golden-hour light casts everything in a romantic glow. It’s the kind of setting that invites a certain dress code: refined, but never boring; elegant, yet easy. Whether the ceremony takes place in a historical sculpture garden or your best friend’s backyard, an alfresco setting calls for a wedding guest dress that is as effortless as the atmosphere.
The Best Garden Wedding Guest Dresses, According to Vogue
- The Colorful Number: Simkhai gathered pleated poplin midi, $575
- The Pretty Pastel: Reformation Oren silk dress with detachable scarf, $348
- The Charming Print: Dôen Maryanna midi dress, $500
- The Fashion-Girl Gown: Dries Van Noten printed strapless dress, $2,190
- The Trending Pink: Khaite Noah draped organza dress, $2,900
- The Modern Floral: Staud Albee sleeveless velvet floral dress, $595
- The Muted Maxi: By Malene Birger Marciella strapless cotton dress, $250
- The Dark Chic Midi: Róhe lace silk slip dress, $1,000
Few occasions are more fitting for florals than a garden wedding. This season, however, skip the obvious in favor of modern interpretations: think Rat & Boa’s timeless yet striking A-line maxi, Halston’s coral-hued dress with red flowers, or Dries Van Noten’s strapless studded gown in a color-blocked floral print.
Want something vivid that doesn’t go full bloom? Tory Burch’s mirror-embellished dress brings a touch of drama, while Simkhai’s strapless cotton midi keeps it fresh in bright azurer. For those leaning towards a more understated palette, there are plenty of refined options from Scandi-favorites like Toteme, By Malene Birger, and The Garment—or consider an effortlessly chic silk icy blue dress from Reformation (with a chic detachable scarf detail) or a pastel satin bias-cut dress from Mango.
To lean into this season’s soft pink trend, opt for Khaite’s draped midi, Lafayette 148 New York’s modern crinkled silk piece, or Cinq à Sept’s floral-embellished mini from. And if color isn’t your thing but you still want to look elevated: a deep bronze silk slip from Massimo Dutti or Róhe’s romantic lace-trimmed maxi in a body-skimming silk will carry you through the occasion in style.

Posse
Rosalie strapless dress
Tove
Jadi cutout draped satin maxi dress
Zimmermann
Acacia floral midi dress
Esse Studios
Bonachi draped cape long dress
Zara
pleated wrinkled dress
Dries Van Noten
printed strapless georgette gown
Tory Burch
layered hand-done mirrorwork dress
Bode
Meridian ruffled printed maxi dress
Lafayette 148 New York
plissé sleeveless belted midi dress
Bernadette
flower-print boat-neck belted midi dress
Mango
textured dress with draped neckline
By Malene Birger
Marciella dress
Banana Republic
twisted shoulder maxi dress
Toteme
gathered hammered silk-satin maxi dress
Halston
Manuela strapless column gown
Significant Other
Shiloh maxi dress
Reformation
Oren silk dress
Marina Moscone
embroidered diagonal panelled dress
The Garment
Catania string maxi dress
Mango
combined asymmetrical cut dress
Victoria Beckham
knotted gathered two-tone gown
Ulla Johnson
Evie floral satin midi dress
Bevza
Spikelet crepe maxi dress
Massimo Dutti
long flowing satin dress
LaPointe
satin dress with feathers
Matteau
strapless ruched midi dress