Summer Florals Are This Season's Top Pick for Wedding Guest Dresses (2024)

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This playful mini is full of wildflower embroidery that’s vibrant, sunny, and perfect for spring and summer weddings. It features underwire cups, an empire waist seam, and a drop-waist skirt with a contoured tier. The low-cut back with scalloped edge adds a flirty flair, and the removable puff sleeves add versatility to your overall look.

Size Range: XXS-XL | Length: Mini | Color: Multi

This 100 percent cotton mini dress features a gorgeous multi color floral print on a greenery-inspired base. It features a hidden back zipper closure, modest high neckline, puff sleeves, and a ruched asymmetric skirt with draped ruffle detailing.

Size Range: 0-14 | Length: Mini | Color: Aura Blossom

This pink and yellow floral-print plissé satin dress features a flattering sweetheart neckline on the bustier. It has wide straps, a removable coordinating belt, and flows into a fit and flare tiered silhouette with a midi hemline.

Size Range: 0-12 | Length: Midi | Color: Pink

Made from lightweight non-stretch poplin fabric, this little black floral dress features an angled scoop neck and back, short puff sleeves with elastic shoulders and cuffs, and a wraparound cutout at the waist. It has a tie at the back as well as on-seam hip pockets for added convenience.

Size Range: XS-XXL | Length: Mini | Color: Folk Floral Onyx

Moody and sophisticated, what's not to love about this black floral little midi? Featuring a fresh palette of bright colors, this beauty is sure to be remembered.

Size Range: XS-XL |Length:Midi |Colors: Black, Blue Floral, Magenta, Green, Red

This sweet and flirty floral midi dress is figure-hugging to show off your curves. It features a one shoulder flutter strap and one spaghetti strap, with a hidden zipper closure. The pretty purple pastel hue is perfect for a spring wedding, and it’s budget-friendly at less than $100.

Size Range: XS-XL | Length: Maxi | Color: Purple White Ditsy

This maxi dress is easy, breezy, and beautifully boho with ruffle detailing and airy features. It comes in a lavender daisy design with cascading ruffles throughout, functional cross-back straps that leave the back open with floral details, and lace trimmings for a special touch.

Size Range: XXS-XL | Length: Maxi | Color: Lavender

Made from a high quality polyester blend, this bright and cheery dress features a yellow and blue floral print that will pop amongst a green countryside backdrop. It features side and back cut-out details, an ankle length, and a back tie closure with a low back. It comes in sizes XS-XL.

Size Range: XS-XL | Length: Ankle | Color: Yellow Floral

This linen blend mini dress is fun and flirty with exaggerated puff sleeves and a subtle orange floral print. It’s fully lined with an exposed back zipper closure, and features a boned bodice that balances out the ruffle hem and oversized sleeves beautifully.

Size Range: 2-12 | Length: Mini | Color: Orange Floral

This bold fuchsia floral print maxi dress is budget-friendly at only $39. It features a maxi hemline, halter neckline, front cutout, and breezy silhouette. It’s also size inclusive, from XS-3XL to suit a variety of body types, and would be perfect for a beachy destination wedding.

Size Range: XS-3XL | Length: Maxi | Color: Fuschia

The Green Dewdrop Floral Midi Dress from Farm Rio features an open back with button closure that’s classy and elegant with a bit of sex appeal. It has a flowy skirt, round neck, and elastic waist, with an elongated ruffled edged hem to complete the look. The vivid green color screams tropical wedding.

Size Range: XXS-XL | Length: Midi | Color: Green

This beautiful, bold, and belted dress from Oscar de la Renta is a fashion lover’s dream. Scattered with the dahlia flower print (a flower that represents love and devotion), this mini is crafted from crisp cotton-poplin and features a waist-cinching belt, long sleeves, a modest neck, and a tiered skirt.

Size Range: 0-14 | Length: Mini | Color: Pink Multi

The Diane von Furstenberg Alik slip dress is simple and elegant with a pop of color. It features a purple floral print, cowl neckline, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a sheath silhouette with a below the knee hemline that suits a semi-formal dress code.

Size Range: XS-XL | Length: Midi | Color: Purple

Made from sleek satin with a mauve, red, peach, and green floral print, this maxi dress features adjustable spaghetti straps that criss cross in the back. It has a princess-seamed surplice bodice with a high, fitted waist that ties on the side with a sash. A bold side slit to show some leg completes the look.

Size Range: XXS-XL | Length: Maxi | Color: Emerald Green Floral

Made from lightweight polyester chiffon, this feminine flowy and flirty maxi dress is budget-friendly and looks more expensive than it is. It features a pink floral print, plunge neck, ruffle details, and open back with tie fastening. People will be asking if that’s Elle Woods.

Size Range: 0-14 | Length: Maxi | Color: Pink Floral Print

This two piece set is perfect for a relaxed backyard wedding, but still polished enough to be presentable. Made from lightweight woven fabric, the top is a cropped tank style with adjustable straps, a V-neckline, and smocking at the back for stretch and comfort. The matching midi skirt features a wrap silhouette with a ruffled high-low hem. All for less than $70!

Size Range: XS-XL | Length: Midi | Color: Rust Brown

Perfect for spring or fall weddings where you may want a little more coverage, the Astrid Dress is an elegant choice. A palette of blue, orange, and pink suits all venues and looks like your favorite watercolor painting. The high neck elongates your posture while a cinched waist shows off your middle. We love the whimsy of the asymmetrical skirt.

Size Range: 0-12 | Length: Mini | Color: Crista

This bohemian-style blue maxi dress features a floral hand-painted print inspired by a vintage Cuban shirt, and paisley print inspired by a vintage sari. It has blousy sleeves and tiered skirt, open back, and Georgette crinkle.

Size Range: 2-16 | Length: Maxi | Color: Havana Floral Blue Mix

ASOS carries a whole line for petite sizes, making it super easy to find a dress you know will fit. This blue floral dress features a V-neck, cold-shoulder style with flutter sleeves and a side cut out. It has a “midaxi” hemline, which falls somewhere between midi and maxi. You won’t have to tailor this one.

Size Range: 00-12 | Length: Midaxi | Color: Blue Floral Print

The Sachin & Babi Brooke sleeveless pleated gown is made in beautiful pink floral-print Mikado fabric, and is perfect for black-tie and formal weddings. It features a deep V neckline, empire waist, and on-seam pockets for added convenience. It also has a center front slit on the A-line, full length skirt.

Size Range: 0-14 | Length: Full length | Color: Light Sunset HYDR

This blue floral dress comes in sizes 14-32 with a flattering silhouette that feels breezy, sweet, and summery. The halter neckline serves as a necklace and you can adjust it for the ideal fit. The column skirt hits at the ankles and a slight side slit makes walking easier.

Size Range: 14-32 | Length: Ankle | Color: Chalk Blue

This midi length dress features flowy, short sleeves and a bust-flattering V neckline. It has a smocked back bodice for a little bit of stretch, and a relaxed skirt for a comfy fit. This style also comes in several colors and prints to suit your style or venue.

Size Range: 0-12 | Length: Midi | Color: Muse

This stunning 100 percent silk dress from Shona Joy features a halter neckline, midi length cut on the bias, and rich hue floral print. It has a low back, adjustable tie straps, and a cross front bodice with cut out detail that adds a little something extra.

Size Range: 2-12 | Length: Midi | Color: Vida

Made from flowy chiffon fabric, this A-line, v-neck maxi dress features a navy blue floral print and easy silhouette for only $34. It’s size inclusive, from small to 3XL, and suits a variety of dress codes and venue styles. Note that it is super lightweight and would be best for spring and summer weddings.

Size Range: S-3XL | Length: Maxi | Color: Navy Blue

Meet the Expert

Rachel Varney is a personal/bridal stylist in the NYC area making clients feel confident and excited for their special occasions. Prior to starting her own styling business, she worked in luxury collections at Ralph Lauren and was Head of Styling at Qatch.

FAQ

• Can I wear a floral pattern to a wedding?

  “Absolutely! Floral dresses are an excellent choice for a wedding no matter the season or formality,” says Varney. “There are plenty of different styles that can make the perfect fit.”

• Can I wear a floral dress to a winter wedding?

  Absolutely. “Floral dresses are not strictly reserved for spring and summer,” Varney says. “Floral dresses can be worn to weddings year round. It really comes down to the design and details of the dress. For instance, instead of doing a pastel floral dress try something like a jacquard floral with a metallic thread or deep toned florals.” With its rich jewel-toned hues, Shona Joy Vida Silk Cross Front Halter Bias Midi Dress works for a warm fall wedding.

• How should I style my floral dress?

  Since floral patterns can often be busy, it's sometimes best to keep accessories minimal and to let the dress do all of the talking. “You can't go wrong styling your floral dress with neutral shoes and accessories. Another seamless way to style a floral dress is to pick out a few of the colors from the print and repeat those colors in your accessories,” says Varney. “If you're feeling daring, add a statement earring or a bold shoe.”

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