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Headed to a wedding this summer? Whether the dress code calls for a garden floral frock for an English countryside wedding or a light chiffon number for an intimate beach nuptial on an remote island in Greece, dressing for a destination wedding requires a bit more planning than those closer to home. A mountainside wedding might call for sleeves or an extra layer for chilly evenings while light linens might be better suited for those hot tropical destinations.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Destination Wedding Guest Dresses
- For a Countryside Wedding: J.Crew collection tiered ruffle dress, $398
- For a Tropical Wedding: Staud cadence dress caribbean ombre, $595
- For a Mediterranean Wedding: Jacquemus polka-dot mesh gown, $1,110
- For a Mountainside Wedding: Banana Republic Astral silk maxidress, $280
- For a Wedding in South America: Agua by Agua Bendita Lima dress, $920
- For a Wedding in Wine Country: Ulla Johnson cordelia ruched satin midi dress, $720
Wherever you’re headed, our edit of the best destination wedding guest dresses for some of the most popular summer locales will ensure your place as best-dressed. Just make sure to consider grass- and sand-friendly shoes to complete your look!
Countryside
Few do countryside-chic like Emilia Wickstead. Think smart silhouettes and bold florals for a garden party affair and be mindful of your footwear choice as you’ll likely be on grass.
Tropical
From the Caribbean islands to Hawaii, opt for light fabrics and statement prints to disguise potential sweat stains if jetting off to a tropical destination wedding. Shorter dresses also may be appropriate for beach weddings and shoes may even be optional.
Mediterranean
Be a little extra when it comes to those European seaside weddings. Lean into the Amalfi setting in La DoubleJ’s Italian-inspired prints or take cues from the Greek sunsets in Staud’s ombré halter.
Mountainside
Think earthy tones such as shades of browns and greens for a lush summer mountain wedding. Reformation nails this aesthetic season after season at an affordable price point, while Khaite’s latest spring collection offers a slew of investment-worthy dresses to take you from best-dressed wedding guest in nature to a cocktail event in the city.
South America
Lean into bold colors for a celebration in South American wedding destinations. Shades of red may be appropriate here and don’t shy away from voluminous ruffles either. Pair statement earrings with your dress for a maximalist look.
Wine Country
Less is more for a winery wedding. Think minimal slip dresses and modern silhouettes that are a bit less frilly. Ulla Johnson’s ruched tie-dye will add an unexpected color, but you can’t go wrong with a little black dress here either.