Wedding season is officially in full swing and with outdoor weddings still going strong, you’ve likely got at least a few beach nuptials on your calendar. From casual ceremonies to fancier affairs, seaside ‘I dos’ are an opportunity to have some fun with your wedding guest attire–think breezy dresses, punchy colors, floral prints, woven accessories, and details like ties and knots, cutouts, and ruffles.
Whether the destination is a tropical island, a lake shoreline, or anything in between, the outfits ahead are sure to inspire your RSVP outfits. Scroll on for ideas on how to style beach dresses for wedding season.
Bright Midi Dress + High Heel Sandals
Few colors say ‘beach-ready’ quite like punchy lime green. The tropical-inspired hue is one of summer’s top trends–and feels perfectly on point for a destination wedding, so why not rock it from head to toe in a sexy ruffled midi dress and high heel sandals in a contrasty pop color?
Tropical Maxi Dress + Slide Sandals + Clutch
Get the ease of all your favorite breezy beach dresses in wedding-ready satin! A kaftan-style maxi is both retro glam and comfortable–so you can eat, drink, and dance the night away without wishing you could change into pajamas.
Tie-Back Maxi Dress + Espadrille Wedges + Woven Bag
A sassy citrusy maxi with boho extras? Yeah, that sounds totally beach wedding-worthy. Lace-up platform espadrilles add a cool-girl vibe to your look and keep you stead on uneven terrain (function meets fashion). Just finish off the ‘fit with a coordinating woven handbag.
Cutout Knit Dress + Dainty Necklace
A stretchy knit midi dress with cutouts is sultry, comfortable, and ideal for an island wedding. Adding a delicate pearl necklace infuses a little bit of sweetness into this sultry look, keeping it from overshadowing the bride.
Tie-Back Maxi Dress + Espadrille Wedges + Box Clutch + Tassel Earrings
Heading to a tropical destination wedding? A flowy dress with tassel earrings and lace-up espadrille wedges is the perfect combination of beachy, boho, sexy, and sweet.
Floral Maxi Dress + Strappy Sandals
Flowy, floral print maxi dresses are perfect for everything from vacations to weddings. To keep the laid-back vibe of the venue, stick to minimal accessories like neutral strappy sandals and delicate jewelry.
Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Midi Dress + Ankle Strap Sandals
Is there anything better than a dress that’s sexy and comfortable? A flowy midi dress with tiered ruffles might just be the perfect dress for beach wedding season. White lace-up sandals and delicate layered necklaces only add to the effortless, sultry summer vibes.
Floral Midi Dress + Ankle Strap Sandals
With a pink floral print and flirty slit, this dress is equal parts sweet and sexy. You can dress your floral frock up or down depending on the formality–but ankle-strap sandals are always a winning wedding guest pick.
Floral Off-The-Shoulder Skater Dress + Barely-There Sandals
A skater dress in navy floral print is flirty, fun, and totally twirl-worthy. Wear it to a seaside wedding with strappy low heel sandals and get ready to spin the night away.
Ruffled Halter Mini Dress + Woven Bag + Neutral Flat Sandals
A flouncy mini dress in a sunny hue is perfect for a beach wedding, especially when you add a shell-embellished straw bag. Flat sandals in a neutral hue make for sand-friendly footwear you can slip into all summer long, whether you’re attending destination nuptials or brunching with your BFFs.
Striped Halter Maxi Dress + Straw Hat
A halter maxi dress with a plunging neckline and ruffle trim is just meant for sandy beaches and hot summer nights. For a casual destination wedding, this stripey stunner doesn’t need much else–just add a sun hat and maybe a pair of flat sandals and you’re ready to party by the lake or the ocean.
We want to see your wedding guest outfits! Show us on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus–and shop more beach dresses for wedding season in our Wedding Guest Shop!
This post was originally published in June 2021 and has been updated with new content.
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How about dresses that you can wear a bra with segment please!!!!! I am too well endowed to go brakes and can’t seem to find a strapless bra that fits right.
Hi love!
If you filter our Wedding Guest category by sleeve length, you should be able to find options that are bra-friendly! We’ve filtered here for you to take a look! https://www.lulus.com/categories/2042_2106/wedding-guest.html?f=1262&f=1930&f=1272&f=1282&subsite=bridal
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