Wedding season is here and in full swing! My Facebook feed is blowing up with wedding photos and I don’t know about y’all, but I’ll be quite the busy lady this year with 4 more to attend. I guess I’m getting to that age where everyone is settling down and tying the knot but hey, it’s a beautiful thing and I’m always up for a party. As you already know, I’m a girly girl and I always get super excited when planning my outfit for a wedding, so today I’m talking about my favorite wedding essentials!
Everly maxi dress (similar here) // Kate Spade sunnies // similar gold clutch // nude ankle strap heels
Maxi dresses are great because they can really be dressed-up or down. I wore this coral number to Ryan’s cousin’s wedding in Florida. The venue was a golf club but the ceremony was outside so I didn’t have to get too fancy. I paired it with my nude heels, a statement necklace, and a metallic clutch. If you want to go a little more casual, you could opt for wedges or a pretty belt to accentuate your waist. I have yet to go to a black-tie wedding, but I can tell you that I’m dying to wear a fancy long gown for something… anything!
I love a good lace dress. They’re classy, feminine, and great for weddings any time of the year. And if you’re headed to a southern soiree, why not whip out your favorite Lilly dress? The bright colors and fun patterns are perfect for summer outdoor weddings.
A pair of nude heels will take you a long way. The oh-so-versatile ankle strap sandals will go with just about any dress that you have- just make sure to get a pedi! Going to a beach wedding? Trade in the heels for some wedges or Jack Rogers.
I would also invest in a good quality, neutral clutch. I’ve gotten TONS of use out of this Kate Spade gold clutch- it gets bonus points for the little chain strap. In my clutch you will find lipstick, my mini hairbrush/mirror, mints, and bandaids (to save those poor feet at the end of the night)!
If you’re headed to an outdoor wedding, don’t forget your sunnies! Here are some that I’ve had my eye on.
And last but not least, please don’t wear white (and yes, cream/off-white still counts)!! My friend Katie’s wedding is just over 2 weeks away and I cannot wait to be her bridesmaid and enjoy the special day with her- I know it will be absolutely amazing! What are some of your wedding day must-haves?
Linking with Shanna and Morgan.
I am going to a beach wedding this weekend in Topsail Island and I am so excited! I have never been to a beach wedding but I am just wearing a maxi dress and jack rogers!
Seriously love all of these tips! That green maxi is gorgeous! Usually I wear a shorter dress to weddings but I have a wedding coming up in June that is in the evening and I think I'm going to rock a maxi for the first time ever! FYI, I totally just want those sunnies to wear every day! All of them! Haha!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
love love the options here! and maxis – always a win in my book! also comfy for the long wedding days. great choices girl! xo
cheshirekatblog.com
I love the pink one your wore!! I have to say finding a dress as a guest is way harder than being the bride or a bridesmaid LOL!!! So many options and the colors to go with – so funny story I was going to get that Hi-Lo number from Eliza J and I shared it with the bride making sure she was ok since it had a little white in it and she vetoed it and said she didn't want anyone else even close to white!! the crazy part the dress has more black than white and a ribbon on it with a coral belt…oh well to each their own LOL! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
So many great options here! We have six weddings this summer (along with showers and bachelorette parties..) so I've been stock piling dresses like it's my job! Loving that green maxi and I NEED to invest in a nude clutch!
Great advice! I'm getting to be a pro at being a wedding guest too 😉 Love all your ideas and options!
XO,
Gentry
Girl Meets Bow
You look so pretty and I'm loving all of your picks!
Love the maxi you're wearing! It will get serious mileage!
Gorgeous maxi for the wedding in Florida, so elegant and pretty 🙂
And yessss to sunnies for an outdoor wedding! I was an idiot once, and was squinting the whole time through the sun lol.
I can't believe how many weddings you have to go to this year! WOW! I am so loving this dress you wore to one of them. I am happy to see such a beautiful dress with gorgeous color and it could be worn again so easily!
Rebecca
http://www.winnipegstyle.ca
Love this list! I just splurged for the janet shift and am in love with the fit, such a classic piece for all occasions!
Not only am I obsessing over that maxi, all your picks are amazing!!! I have had my eye on the Janice shift for forever, and I think I just need to add it to my closet finally!
xoxo
Brooke|LookBrooke
Love this post! I can't believe you have so many to attend! I just attended a night wedding last weekend and went with a more cocktail lace dress but love the idea of a maxi that can be comfortable/casual yet SO chic! Cute outfit girl, xo Darci @ DiaryofaSouthernShopper.blogspot.com
Oh my gosh I absolutely LOVE that outfit! I never think to go with a long dress for a wedding but this is gorgeous!
What fun dress ideas! I can't stand it when I see people wearing white/cream etc to a wedding! It's so inappropriate and tacky really. The other thing that makes my jaw drop? Ladies that haul their giant Kate Spade bag with them instead of down sizing to a small bag or clutch. People never cease to amaze me. A nude shoe is always a good idea. Always.
Xoxo,
Meghan
Southern Belle Secrets
You're so right about neutral shoes! As fun as colors are, neutrals are a must when you need something to go with a colorful outfit. I love your maxi!
Such great tips!! I love that maxi dress, you look gorgeous!
xoxo
Karen
http://kensingtonwest.me.uk
Such fabulous tips!! We've got four ahead too but they are all in the fall! I've never done a maxi for a wedding but I'm kind of wanting too after that beautiful coral one!
Those maxi dresses are gorgeous and I love your coral one! So pretty! I'm also a huge fan of nude heels — anything that will make my 5'2" self look taller works for me, haha 🙂
These tips are great! I am attending a wedding next weekend and definitely needed help figuring out what to wear! 🙂
xoxo,
Kellie
Carolina Clover
http://carolinaclover.com
This is so pretty, Kristina! Love that color on you!
Dhruvi
Stilettos & Sequins
Love your dress! I've never thought of a maxi before, but just might have to wear one to the next wedding I have. And also thank you for the reminder that I need a neutral clutch! It's been on my to-do list for quite sometime!
This maxi is perfect! The color, the style, it all looks great on you!
You look gorgeous! I love that maxi. I'm trying to find a fun dress for a 5:30 wedding I'm attending in May but I just haven't found the perfect dress {that isn't a zillion dollars…}
xo Southern Style