36 wedding guest dresses for your next open bar — Er, celebration of love

Lean into romance with Meshki's Dinah. That blush rose satin and sheer lace body is a seriously stunning combination — the halter tie neckline and low back add just enough edge to keep it from being too sweet. Made for grand receptions and candlelit evenings.

More silky goodness coming atcha courtesy of Reformation. The butter yellow Lilibeth is the kind of dress that embodies effortless elegance — pure silk, a floaty sheer cape and that gorgeous bias cut. Understated, yes. Forgettable, never.

If your spring wedding invite says black tie, Self Portrait has already solved your outfit. Crystal bow embellishments at the neckline and waist add serious sparkle to that clean powder blue column silhouette.

The Gemma is your answer to the "but it'll be chilly" dilemma. Veronica Beard's silk-blend maxi wraps you in a gorgeous all-over botanical print with full-length sleeves — no cover-up required.

House of CB is renowned for its corset-style gowns. If you’re attending a glamorous black tie wedding, this style of dress will pair beautifully with the grand aesthetic. Thinking of elegant hotel receptions in the city, martinis, and live music.

Rixo's Abi dress is the summer wedding guest dress of dreams. The vintage-inspired tulip print in that dreamy periwinkle blue is doing everything right.

Available in regular and petite — and note, this one runs large so size down if you're between sizes.

Not many dresses make you look like you've just stepped off a superyacht, but the Donde Esteban Palenque comes close. Diaphanous silk, an abstract botanical print and barely-there straps — effortlessly sexy and from a name you'll want to discover before everyone else does.

Nobody's Child's polka dot print is pure joy, and that voluminous A-line skirt with the ruched corset bodice makes this one of the most fun summer wedding guest dresses going. Available in regular and petite, and true to size so no guesswork needed.

That sage green 3D leaf lace is stopping us in our tracks. Elliatt's Vinyles midi has serious sculptural presence — a boned strapless bodice, intricate botanical appliqué and a midi length that works just as well on grass as it does on a dancefloor.

This frothy tulle tiered style is so adorable! It’s the type of style that’s reminiscent of fairytales, so what better event to wear it to than a wedding! For styling, less is more. Pull hair back, keep jewellery minimal and let the dress do all of the talking.

Channel your inner Andie from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this stunning satin dress from Omnes. We’re obsessed with the elegant V neckline and jacquard details. Plus, butter yellow is still our absolute fave.

You can always trust Ghost to introduce timeless shapes into the mix and this is one of the brand's most timeless styles. We’ll be wearing ours with pearl jewellery for a real vintage vibe.

Needle & Thread understands the assignment every single season. The Sylvia Rose one-shoulder gown layers embroidered roses over floating tulle in the most unexpected graphite-taupe palette — moody, romantic and completely unforgettable. True to size and made from recycled polyester too. A good dress doing good things.

Anthropologie's Rosie midi is the dress you wear when you want to be remembered. Sculptural 3D flowers at the bodice, a sweeping A-line skirt in the most gorgeous deep raspberry — this is outdoor wedding dressing at its most joyful. Kitten heels very much encouraged.

Rich mocha, a chic, fluid polka-dot print and a bamboo buckle belt — the Sacha Drake Maple midi has quiet luxury written all over it. The scarf-tie halterneck adds an elegant finishing touch and that pleated skirt swishes around beautifully.

Bitter chocolate corset lace midi, sheer lace bolero, ribbon tie neckline — it's giving old money romance. Currently on sale but moving quickly, just saying.