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Bridal Guide: 20 Stylish Rehearsal Dinner Outfit Ideas to Nail Your Night-Before Look

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Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson
Shop the Look: My Love is True White Lace Tie-Strap Two-Piece Jumpsuit, Ferrara Gold High Heel Sandals, Bride To Bead White Beaded Clutch, Glam Girl Gold Rhinestone Circle Earrings

Your rehearsal dinner is the last major event before your big day and the official kick-off to your wedding weekend! Depending on the size of the wedding and the wishes of the happy couple, the rehearsal dinner can be anything from a fancy sit-down meal to a casual outdoor affair.

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With so much going on leading up to your wedding day, it’s easy for your rehearsal dinner outfit to take a back seat–that’s why we’ve put together a bridal style guide to make dressing for the day before the big day as easy (and stylish) as can be. Check out rehearsal dinner dresses for every type of bride ahead

Romantic Rehearsal Dinner Dresses

Shop the Look: Lust or Love Cream Embroidered Lace Long Sleeve Dress, Hello Sweetheart White Puff Sleeve Tiered Midi Dress, Made to be Magical White Dotted Tie-Back Tiered Midi Dress

It’s your wedding, so play up your starring role in a super bride-worthy, romantic night-before outfit. Rehearsal dinner dresses with feminine details like ruffles, tulle, lace, and puff sleeves make the perfect prelude to the big wedding dress reveal!

Glam, Sexy Rehearsal Dinner Dresses

Shop The Look: Shimmer Beauty Light Nude Sequin One-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress, Celebrate Life White Lace Halter Midi Dress, Heart Beats Fast White Lace Bustier Bodycon Dress

Bombshell? Yep, that’s you. A sultry style like a lace bodycon dress, a draped wrap sequin dress, or a bustier mini dress is perfect for the “It” girl of the evening.

Boho Rehearsal Dinner Dresses

Shop the Look: A Beginning of Bliss White Faux-Wrap Fringe Midi Dress, Heart of Marigold White Wrap Maxi Dress, Always Loving You White Pleated One-Shoulder Midi Dress

Saying “I Do” by the ocean or a rustic locale? Destination weddings are all about enjoying the beautiful location and taking in your surroundings–so embrace the vacay vibes with a rehearsal dinner dress to match. Dresses with bohemian details like smocking, fringe, and blousy, flowy silhouettes fit the bill perfectly, especially when you add extras like statement earrings and embroidered bags.

Sleek Minimal Rehearsal Dinner Outfits

Shop The Look: Only the Good Times White Sleeveless Cutout Midi Dress, Romancing The Night White Two-Piece Bodycon Midi Dress, All In Favor White Midi Dress

Want to save the princess look for the big day? Opt for a rehearsal dinner outfit that’s sleek and modern (try a two-piece dress). Think cutouts, clean lines, and a hint of skin showing. Your pre-wedding look will look unexpected and on-trend without giving anything away.

Flirty, Festive Rehearsal Dresses

Shop The Look: Lele White and Silver Sequin Mini Dress, Haute Spot White Embroidered Lace Maxi Romper, Shining Brightly Ivory and Gold Floral Jacquard Mini Dress

Ready to party? Keep it fun in a frock (or romper!) with embellishment and playful details like ruffles, sequins, floral jacquard, or polka dots.

Bridal Jumpsuits

Shop The Look: Level of Love Ivory Lace Long Sleeve Two-Piece Jumpsuit , Forever Awaits White Satin Flutter-Sleeve Jumpsuit, Enamored With You White Lace Wide-Leg Jumpsuit

The one-and-done outfit that requires little to no styling, a jumpsuit can be equal parts edgy, elegant, romantic, and sexy all at once. Skip the dress entirely and opt for one of these for the rehearsal dinner–or any pre-wedding event.

We want to see your bride style! Show us on Instagram @Lulusweddings using #lulusweddings–and shop more Rehearsal Dinner Dresses!

This post was originally published in July 2017 and has been updated with new content.

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