Searching for dresses for wedding guests can be great fun once you receive your wedding invitation and deciding what to wear can be problematic also as you will want to avoid clashes with the bride and bridesmaids and wedding party.


More and more couples are investing in creating themed weddings and the make everything clear to the guests of the wedding regarding the venue, time of the day when the ceremony is being held and most important the theme so that the guests can dress accordingly.

So faced with a themed wedding or a recommendation as to what to wear to the wedding reception what sort of dresses for weddings should you consider and where should you look to get the best deal. See also beach dresses for weddings and artificial wedding flowers.

If the wedding is going to take place in the evening, a fine choice for the lady wedding guests would be a long gown in a dark colour made of either silk or chiffon complimented with heels and perhaps a pair of silver jewellery.

For male wedding guests, a formal 3 piece suit, evening suit or tuxedo with shiny, smart black shoes will prove to be a perfect choice.

In case of an informal wedding which can be held at a beach, park of a garden, wearing something too dressy should be avoided especially when it comes to heels. Guest dresses appropriate for those who are only invited to the afters or reception of the wedding can vary from dress styles you might wear to a prom to more formal, mature dresses appropriate to your station in life.

This is not an excuse though for being unimaginative though..

If the weather forecast is for a sunny day or you can reasonable anticipate good weather then wearing something vibrant and colourful which can either be long or short can make you look both informal and elegant.

Avoid wearing something like a flowing skirt as there is always a possibility of fast breeze blowing and that might be a source of embarrassment for you.

If you are a close friend or family member of the couple then make sure that your dress is not going to clash with that of the bride or bridesmaids. This can be difficult to do but you can avoid wearing a white dress for starters.

Wear something appropriate to show respect for the newly married couple though and if they are having a themed wedding then you should really try to fall into line rather than steal the thunder by wearing inconsistent with the choice of the happy couple.

If you have your own ideas which will be consistent with the themed wedding, do not be afraid to use them.

Carrying a shawl with you can be a great idea and a nice addition if it’s a late evening wedding or if it is outdoors.

A good place to check out for nice wedding dresses is the internet which allows you to window shop and compares prices, colors, styles and so forth. This allows you to make up your mind without the pressure of a fast talking salesman and you could well pick up a bargain at a discount.

Or you can simply do your research online at the various wedding dress shopping websites and then complete the transaction in your local store which will give you peace of mind in relation to delivery and availability.

Other options for dresses for wedding guests are second hand dresses if you are really restricted in your budget.