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Wedding Outfits: What to Wear to Every Event

Are you recently engaged? Maybe your calendar is full of wedding events to attend for your friends and family. Whether you’re the bride-to-be or a guest at a wedding, you will need a go-to outfit for everything from engagement photos to engagement parties and, of course, the big day. At Garbarini, we have the best tops, bottoms, and dresses for everything wedding related. 

If you have a wedding event coming up, take a look at our suggestions of what to wear.

What to Wear for Engagement Photos

 

Zadig & Voltaire Tink Tunic

Zadig & Voltaire's Tink Tunic

Engagement photos are a great way to commemorate this special time in your life. Plus, you can use them for your save the dates! Since you’ll be getting a lot of mileage out of these photos, you’ll want to make sure you look and feel your best. Try Zadig & Voltaire’s Tink Tunic for an understated and feminine look. This blouse has a romantic drape that oozes elegance. You can pair it with denim, leather pants, or trousers. Then, finish the look with your favorite pair of heels. 

 

L’Agence Freja Sleeveless Draped Blouse

L'Agence Freja Sleeveless Draped Blouse

If you’re taking your engagement photos in a city, you’ll want to look sleek and sophisticated. L’Agence’s Freja Sleeveless Draped Blouse will help you accomplish just that. This sleeveless blouse has a soft, fluttery collar and billowed hem, making it perfect for engagement photos. You can wear it with cropped black trousers, or if you want to go full bridal, pair it with white pants or white denim. For shoes, we suggest a strappy heel.

 

Zadig & Voltaire Touchy Blouse

Zadig & Voltaire's Touchy Blouse

Are you taking your engagement photos on the beach? You’ll want something as relaxing and laid back as the scenery. We love Zadig & Voltaire’s Touchy Blouse. Pair it with linen pants for a genuine beach feel or light, cropped denim for a more polished look. Since this blouse is a button-up, you can wear it tucked in or opened with a camisole. Make sure you take advantage of the sand and go barefoot.

 

Smythe Stovepipe Pant

Smythe Stovepipe Pant

Every engagement photo shoot deserves a white pant moment. We love Smythe’s Stovepipe Pant. These mid-rise ankle-length pants feature a tapered leg, so you can pair them with whatever shoe is most comfortable for you. Better yet—you can wear them with any of the three tops we mentioned. If you were envisioning a head-to-toe white look, you can’t go wrong with these pants.

 

Commando Faux Leather Legging

Commando Faux Leather Leggings

Are you looking for a pant to wear with the L’Agence Freja Sleeveless Draped Blouse? Try Commando’s Faux Leather Legging. These leggings feature Commando’s signature internal waistband and firming, smoothing fabric, making you look flawless in your photos. If you want to elongate your legs, pair them with a strappy stiletto. Trust us when we say you’ll be wearing these leggings long after the photo shoot is over.

 

Polo Ralph Lauren Floral-Print Jenn Flare Jean

Polo Ralph Lauren Floral Flare Jeans

Polo Ralph Lauren Floral-Print Jenn Flare Jeans are perfect for the Boho bride or someone who wants to make a statement with their outfit. These lightweight jeans feature a flared, wide-leg silhouette and convey the ideal mix of softness and structure. Wear them with the Zadig & Voltaire Touchy blouse, a solid white tank top, or a loose crop top for a fun, flirty look. Unsure where to take your photos in these floral print jeans? We think they’re perfect for photo shoots on the beach, in a field, or at a rustic, outdoor location.

 

Alias Mae Tayla Boot

Alias Mae Tayla Boot

There’s no rule saying you have to wear a strappy stiletto for your engagement photos. Instead, try Alias Mae’s Tayla Boot. This modern bootie has a black sole, ivory upper in smooth leather, and stacked block heel. It pairs perfectly with casual styles, so if you’re considering wearing denim, these boots are a fantastic finisher. You could also wear them with a dress or skirt if you wanted to forgo a pant look.

 

Colico Iris Heel

Colico Iris Heel

Are you doing a lot of walking during your engagement photo shoot? You’ll want a shoe that can take you the distance. We love Colico’s Iris Heel. These gorgeous heels have three delicate straps which cross over the front of the foot and are mirrored by a fan effect of straps cupping the heel. They not only make the perfect shoe for engagement photos, but you could also wear them at your bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.

 

Dolce Vita Volli Ankle Boot

Dolce Vita Volli Ankle Boot

Another bootie you may want to consider for your engagement photos is the Dolce Vita Volli Ankle Boot. These sleek, wear-everywhere booties have a dramatic angled block heel, giving it a bit of an edge. You can wear them with everything from pants to dresses and skirts. If you’re going for a country-inspired photo shoot, this is definitely the shoe for you. The best part is you can wear them during any season!

 

What to Wear as a Wedding Guest for a Destination Wedding

Beach or Tropical Wedding Guest Ideas

 

Self-Portrait Green Cotton Broderie Anglaise Mini Dress

Self-Portrait Green Cotton Mini Dress

Weddings on the beach or in the Tropics provide the perfect opportunity to wear a pop of color. And if you want to be remembered as the best-dressed guest of the wedding, you’ll want to wear Self-Portrait’s Green Cotton Broderie Anglaise Mini Dress. This stunning mini has a halter neckline, accentuating your shoulders and back. Plus, the gathered skirt helps elongate your legs. Finish your look with green block heels or if you prefer the dress to be your only color pop, go with a nude shoe or sandal.

 

Equipment Adalaide Dress

Equipment Adalaide Dress

Looking for a dress with a beachy floral print? Equipment’s Adalaide Dress is perfect. This mini button-up shirt dress is exceptionally flattering thanks to its exaggerated collar and tie waist. It’s ideal for guests attending a small, intimate beach ceremony. Pair it with a nude flat or strappy sandal.

 

Mountain or Outdoor Wedding Guest Ideas

 

Cienna Mahala Wrap Dress

Cienna Mahala Wrap Dress

Do you know someone getting married with the mountains as their backdrop? Then, you’ll want a dress that fits in with the beautiful, outdoorsy vibes. Cienna’s Mahala Wrap Dress is the perfect dress for the guest of a mountain or outdoor wedding. This wrap-style maxi dress has a ruffled hem and three-quarter length sleeves, so it’s ideal in locations where there might be a bit of a chill. Wear it with ankle booties to really channel your inner mountain goddess.

 

Bec + Bridge Woodstock Maxi Dress

Bec + Bridge Woodstock Maxi Dress

Outdoor weddings typically have a more relaxed dress code than a wedding hosted inside a ballroom. Use this opportunity to wear something unique and fun, like Bec + Bridge’s Woodstock Maxi Dress. This maxi dress is made from a signature patchwork floral print fabric and features a flirty front cutout detail. It’s so easy to wear, you’ll be able to dance the night away. Not to mention, you’ll be receiving compliments all night long. 

 

City or Cocktail Wedding Guest Ideas

 

Norma Kamali Walter Fishtail Gown

Norma Kamali Fishtail Gown

When a city skyline is the backdrop of the wedding you’re attending, you’ll want to look chic and fabulous. Have your moment in Norma Kamali’s Walter Fishtail gown. This mesh gown is beautiful and romantic, featuring a sweetheart neckline, off-the-shoulder top, and gorgeous draping. It’s the perfect dress for Black-Tie optional or Black-Tie preferred weddings. Wear this gown with a strappy stiletto or stacked block heel.

 

Self-Portrait Cluster Sequin Taffeta Mini Dress

Self-Portrait Sequin Taffeta Mini Dress

If you’re looking for a cocktail wedding guest dress, we love Self Portrait’s Cluster Sequin Taffeta Mini Dress. This mini dress is designed with subtle puff sleeves and a wrap bodice detail. Plus, the sleeves and top feature delicate sequin details ensuring you’ll sparkle, shine, and catch people’s eye. That’s not all! When you pair this dress with a stiletto, your legs will look a million miles long. 

 

What to Wear to an Engagement Party 

 

Halston Loren Cdc Micro Dot Top with Helmut Lang Ponte Bootcut Trouser

Halston Loren Cdc Micro Dot TopHelmut Lang's Ponte Bootcut Trouser

Do you want to look modern and chic at your engagement party? You can’t go wrong with Halston’s Loren Cdc Micro Dot Top paired with Helmut Lang’s Ponte Bootcut Trouser. The Halston halter top features a high neck and sleeveless design that ties at the neck. The pants are high-rise, slim-fitting, and look great with a heel. This engagement party outfit is timeless and classic and will have you feeling confident all night long. 

 

Samantha Sung Carol Skirt

Samantha Sung Carol Skirt

Are you looking for a gorgeous skirt to pair with a white blouse or white camisole for your engagement party? Look no further than the Samantha Sung Carol Skirt. This colorful, printed skirt hits below the knee and is cut in a classic silhouette. Or, if you’re attending an engagement party and want to wear this skirt, pair it with a solid top in a color pulled from the print. You’ll want the bride to shine in white after all. 

No matter what wedding events you have to attend this year, Garbarini has you covered when it comes to what you should wear. Whether you’re a bride shopping for herself, a mom shopping for her busy daughter, or a guest attending all of the fun-filled events, our expert stylists are here to help. Call us at Garbarini today to set up an appointment with one of our stylists at 303-333-8686 or email: elisa@garbarinishop.com.