Wedding season kicks into high gear during the summer time, and with each save the date comes that all-important question: what do I wear? Although wedding dress codes have become more relaxed in recent years thanks to the rise of casual, DIY-style weddings, one cardinal rule remains: do not wear white, unless specifically asked to do so. For a summer wedding, stick to a light and bright color palette of berry, lemon, lime, apricot, and seafoam or experiment with prints. Choose seasonally-appropriate fabrics like silk chiffon, linen, embroidered mesh, or rayon georgette that feel light and airy, especially for outdoor nuptials. Unique details like placement prints, embroidery, eyelet, and beading keep your wedding look on-of-a-kind.
Read on for our guidelines to fulfilling the most popular summer wedding dress codes, plus our favorite summer wedding dress picks!
WHAT TO WEAR TO A BLACK TIE WEDDING
Black Tie is the most formal of wedding dress codes, and usually implies a swanky night-time soiree. Opt for an evening gown in a luxurious fabric, like silk or embroidered mesh. Glamorous accessories are a must, and amped-up evening makeup and hair are appropriate. Although the summertime heat may tempt you to choose a skimpy number, a black tie dress code usually denotes a more conservative affair, so go for a classy instead of sexy.