25 Dresses to Wear to Your Friend's Summer Wedding
Glamorous gowns to don as a guest at this season's celebrations of love.
The fun part about being a guest at a wedding – as opposed to being part of the bridal party – is you get to choose your own gown!
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Whether you're a bride planning your own big day or a bridesmaid helping a friend put together the details of her celebration, love is in the air. It's officially "wedding season," which means you probably have quite a few events to attend in the next few months. The fun part about being a guest at a wedding – as opposed to being part of the bridal party – is you get to choose your own gown!
We've compiled 25 gorgeous dresses to wear to your friends' nuptials in the coming months – whether they're saying "I do" in a tropical destination such as Hawaii, exchanging vows in a formal ballroom at a luxury hotel, or hosting a weekend-long celebration at a winery. You'll find both long and short options in an array of spring- and summer-approved colors and patterns.
Take a look, and click each photo to shop your favorite gowns!
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"Reception Dress" in Iris, $170 by Elliatt; revolve.com
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"Ivy" dress, $248 by Sachin & Babi; bhldn.com
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"Luna" gown in Baby Blue, $238 by NBD; revolve.com
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"Nikita" dress in Mademoiselle, $248 by Reformation; thereformation.com
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"Multi Ruffle Dress" in Yellow/Purple Floral, from $99 by ASTR The Label; astrthelabel.com
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"Ingrid" dress in Praline, $348 by Reformation; thereformation.com
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"Gaia" floral midi dress in Mustard Floral, from $98 by ASTR The Label; astrthelabel.com
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"Popover" cocktail dress, $168 by Vince Camuto; nordstrom.com
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"Hacienda" maxi dress in Primavera Floral, $174 by Show Me Your Mumu; showmeyourmumu.com
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"Driggs Strapless Dress" in Peony, $178 by Likely; saksfifthavenue.com
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"Arabella" dress, $390 by Self Portrait; shopbop.com
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Opening photo by Facibeni Fotografia; From Real Wedding: Romantic Destination Wedding with Blush & Burgundy Hues in Tuscany
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