Dresses for a Summer Wedding

Summertime has always been a popular time for weddings. The sunny days, blue skies, and the crisp, clear weather make for a lovely wedding setting. No wonder then, that the summer season sees the maximum amount of outdoor weddings. Parks, lawns and gardens are very popular summer wedding venues in addition to poolside and beach weddings. Summer weddings are truly wonderful occasions, but they can also be quite a headache, especially if you find yourself with nothing suitable to wear! Dresses for a summer wedding should be chosen keeping in mind the following.

Tips for Choosing Summer Wedding Dresses

• Summer weddings, especially the daytime ones, tend to become quite hot at times. So choose a fabric which is light and which will breathe. A bulky dress will, in due course, become sticky and uncomfortable to handle. Preferred summer dress fabrics are chiffon, crepe, georgette, or the good old natural cotton.
• Though white is a favorite of many, you should ideally skip the idea of a pure white dress simply because it will, in all probability, clash with the bridal gown and the bridesmaid dresses. If you must have white, then you can opt for a two-color dress. For example, a knee-length polka dot dress in black and white would look great at a summer wedding.
• If it's a daytime wedding, you should go for pastels and light colors. Cream, peach, beige, lavender, baby pink, sunny yellow, mint green, etc. are some options that you could keep in mind. If you are in the mood to experiment with an unusual color and are confident enough to carry it off, go ahead!
• Always think about the venue and the prevailing weather conditions while selecting wedding dresses for outdoor summer weddings. For example, a long flowing skirt could get difficult to manage, particularly if it happens to be a very windy day.
• When choosing summer dresses to wear to a wedding, you should always keep in mind the level of formality mentioned in the wedding invitation. If there is no specific dress code mentioned as such, then you can go ahead and wear a casual sunshine dress. However, if the wedding invitation specifically mentions 'black tie attire', then you should pick a dress that is less casual and a little more formal. Whatever dress you select, take care to ensure that you are not over-dressed or under-dressed for the occasion.

Sample Dresses for a Summer Wedding
Here are some sample summer dresses that are quite popular at summer weddings.

Spaghetti Straps: Very popular as summer wedding dresses, you can opt for tea-length spaghetti strap dresses in bright summer colors like orange, lemon, mint green, or the classic cream and beige combinations.

Floral Prints: Vintage, but they still look as fresh as a daisy. Floral print dresses are a delight to both the wearer and the viewer. They are easy on the eye and are suitable for all body types. If the wedding happens to be in the morning or around noon, you could opt for a sweet sleeveless sunshine dress that ends just above your knees. Alternatively, a short-sleeved floral dress with delicate frills could give you the cute girl-next-door Meg Ryan look.

Maxi Dresses: These are great for evening weddings. They strike the right balance between casual and formal, so you need not worry about being the stand-out woman for all the wrong reasons.

Shirtdresses: They look chic and are a great option if you have a slender build. They come across as casual though, so use them appropriately.

Strapless Dresses: An off-shoulder strapless dress can make a very stylish statement at a cocktail party or an evening wedding reception.

Black Dresses: Aah, the black dress... A must-have in any woman's wardrobe, the little black dress can serve the purpose for just about any wedding, at any time of the year.

When selecting summer dresses to wear to a wedding, always keep in mind the suitability of the dress to the occasion. It is also a good idea to accentuate it with suitable accessories in the form of sandals, jewelry, handbags, etc.