What to Wear to a Spring Wedding

Whether you're attending a garden or church wedding in the spring, whether it's cold or warm out, these are the best dresses to pick from.

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Wedding season is upon us, but this year, there's a new mantra: Dress to impress with pieces that you'll wear not just once, but all spring long. Whether you're traveling to far-flung beaches for a tropical wedding or attending a local wedding in a garden or a church, these pretty dresses will pack a punch (without needing to pack a whole lot of stuff).

Strap on a pair of kitten heel mules or a lace-up sandal to offset this cocktail-length dress that's perfect for the dance floor.

Margherita shirred polka-dot crepe mini dress
Faithfull The Brand Margherita shirred polka-dot crepe mini dress

Welcome warmer weather with this linen maxi dress— ideal for daytime festivities and outdoor spring nuptials.

Super Eight belted floral-print linen maxi dress
Zimmermann Super Eight belted floral-print linen maxi dress

This blazer-dress-hybrid is ideal for dress rehearsals and chic city weddings.

Carol Button-Embellished Floral-Jacquard Mini Dress by ROTATE
ROTATE Carol Button-Embellished Floral-Jacquard Mini Dress by ROTATE

An investment dress—this empire-cut waist and classic peplum hem never goes out of style.

Rito Ancestral peplum hem cocktail dress
Johanna Ortiz Rito Ancestral peplum hem cocktail dress

This dress is as wearable as they come, appropriate for weddings, family gatherings, and VIP work events.

Print Contrast Binding Long Sleeve Silk Shirtdress
TORY BURCH Print Contrast Binding Long Sleeve Silk Shirtdress

Consider wearing this cool cotton dress to a country wedding and later on to a beach vacay. If you're feeling saucy, you can undo the side buttons to reveal a side slit.

Two-tone coated cotton-poplin halterneck midi dress
Tibi Two-tone coated cotton-poplin halterneck midi dress

This dress works for cocktail and black tie weddings alike. Pair it with a sparkly earring and your favorite evening clutch.

Ingrid strapless gathered cotton-twill gown
Khaite Ingrid strapless gathered cotton-twill gown

This easy, breezy dress is super practical for post cake-twirling and bouquet catching.

Hyacinth tiered printed crinkled-organza maxi dress
STAUD Hyacinth tiered printed crinkled-organza maxi dress

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Sara Holzman
Sara Holzman
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Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, where she has worked in various roles to ensure the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation around fashion's ever-evolving landscape. A Missouri School of Journalism graduate, she previously held fashion posts at Condé Nast’s Lucky and Self and covered style and travel for Equinox’s Furthermore blog. Over a decade in the industry, she’s guided shoots with top photographers and stylists from concept to cover. Based in NYC, Sara spends off-duty hours running, browsing the farmer's market, making a roast chicken, and hanging with her husband, dog, and cat. Find her on Instagram at @sarajonewyork.