I can’t be the only one who has experienced the phenomenon of attending a multitude of weddings in just one week. In a year like the one we’re having, the wedding boom is at an all-time high. Attending three weddings in one week required me to spend 24 hours traveling from destination to destination. Any excuse to travel works for me, so I packed my bags and went on my way. With destinations from Lisbon, Portugal, to Detroit, Michigan, I managed to pack for these events, plus trips to two other countries, with just a carry-on.
My strategy for packing for this excursion was to focus on the dresses that I could easily make a statement in, and I layered on a similar roundup of accessories for the rest of my events. The first wedding granted me the opportunity to wear a dress that had been in my dreams for months on end. Since the second round of events was in September, I began a transition toward cooler colors, with green making an appearance in that roundup. Below, you’ll find inspiration for any weddings you have coming up in the near future and a few other wedding guest dresses that are well worth wearing.
I’ve had my eyes on this gown since the day it landed on Cult Gaia’s site, and magically, my dreams of wearing it came true. It happened to share the name of the bride, so naturally, this was the event to wear it to.
I’ve never seen anything more beautiful.
This is the bra that made wearing a backless halter dress possible.
Worth every penny.
A wedding is the perfect time to pull out a dangly earring.
At the arrival of September, I transitioned to a fall color palette. Jewel tones are a very classic wheel of colors to sport on the day of someone’s “I dos.” Finishing it off with a tennis necklace was the right move.
I’m all about this color for fall.
Make a statement.
Platforms are perfect for dancing all night.
And last but not least, I wore the dress that earned me the most compliments. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: House of CB can do no wrong. The ruffles on this gown were so powerful—I just have to wear it again.
So chic.
I can’t think of a better bag to wear to a wedding.
A very comfortable pair of heels.
You’ll be able to wear a dress like this to many special events to come.
Getting dressed up for a wedding doesn’t need to cost a fortune.
Winter wedding attire.
This was one of my backup dresses for the special occasions I attended, and even though it didn’t make the cut, I still think I’ll wear it.
If you like a mini as much as I do.
Color-blocking at its finest.
She’s so pretty.
If someone hosted a wedding in Hawaii.
BRB, I’m telling my future bridesmaids to wear this.
I’m convinced I need to shop at Mango for my next special occasion.
Chiffon has peaked.
This will always be a go-to wedding guest dress.
I’m here for the chaotic print.
Multiple dresses in one? I’ll take it.
When the bride allows for cutouts.
I love that you can dress this one up or down.
Peak ’90s-girl attire.
I have had my eyes on this dress for far too long.
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