If you’re looking for a cute, flowy, floral dress for a summer wedding, you’re in luck! This year’s floral dress styles hit all the right notes with light, breezy, flouncy fabrics, fun mid to maxi lengths, and so many cheery color combinations, You don’t have to wear a skin-tight mini to stand out on the dance floor! (If that’s what you’re going for.)
Here are a few favorites I’ve spotted to suit any budget. Just be sure to pair with (somewhat) sensible shoes. You do not want to be that one guest who can’t even make it to the Cha Cha Slide.
7 fun, flowy floral dresses for summer weddings this year
Flora A-Line Chiffon Gown by Eliza J
Tiered, frilly dresses are so hot right now, and if you’ve got a wedding to attend, you don’t have to go with shiny fabrics. To get more modern, try a halter-style top, which makes a frilly dress like this one a lot more modern. The dreamy watercolor-like floral pattern is so gorgeous too. ( $248, Nordstrom)
Somerset Maxi Dress from Anthropologie
I’m a big fan of dresses you can wear again, no matter what the occasion. Provided your event is not a black tie, affair, the beloved Somerset Maxi Dress from Anthropologie — 1200 positive reviews! — comes in a brand new floral pattern that’s just so lovely. Pair it with some strappy neutral heels (these are on sale!) and you’re perfect. Oh…did I mention it has pockets? It has pockets. ($168, Anthropologie)
Sam Edelman Floral Embroidery A-Line Dress
If you prefer a classic a-line dress (wow, I have so many dresses cut like this!) the below-the-knee length on this Sam Edelman dress brings it up to date and the floral makes it more fun than a plain solid. The sheer pattern over a beige lining makes it a perfect floral dress for a summer wedding, whether you’ll be indoors or outdoors, day or night. ($158, Nordstrom)
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ML Monique Lhuillier Sleeveless Floral Maxi Dress
Monique Lhuillier has been all over the red carpet (and the aisles of celebrity weddings!) lately, dressing everyone from Blake Lively to Emma Stone, Jennifer Lopez to Michelle Obama. This is such a perfect, wearable floral dress for a wedding that you’ll pull out of your closet all summer long. And a wee bit more affordable than what’s on the runway. ($595, Anthropologie)
Vince Camuto Floral Print Handkerchief Hem Dress
I have fallen so hard for this gorgeous green floral dress with a flattering v-neckline (yay, you can wear a bra with it!), fun contrast hem, and a terrific price. Vince Camuto has rarely steered me wrong with anything; just note that some say it’s a bit tight on top, so if you’re bustier (ahem, same), you might want to size up. ($126 on sale at Macy’s for a limited time)
Mac Duggal Floral Chiffon Midi Dress
If you prefer to show a little less skin but still want to look incredible, this may be the perfect dress for you. The semi-sheer fluttery cap sleeves are a nice touch, the cinched waist balances out the high neckline, and I really like that length. It’s not so long that you’ll trip over it; just long enough that you don’t have to worry about giving everyone a show when you bend down to unstrap your shoes after two hours of dancing. ($498, Nordstrom)
Future Collective Target x Jenee Naylor Women’s Ruffle Ankle-Length Dress
Do floral dresses for summer weddings have to cost a fortune? Nope! If you’re on a budget, check out style expert/influencer Jenee Naylor’s Target collab. This ankle-length, ruffled, floral dress looks great on lots of body types and comes in sizes XXS through 4X. Choose from three patterns, but obvi I’m going with the floral here. Love! ($40, Target)
Also see: Our comparison of the top Rent-the-Runway competitors for formal dresses and wedding season
