25 Stunning Wedding Guest Dresses for a European Ceremony

We’re now deep in wedding season, and this year, I’m lucky enough to be going to one in Europe. To say I’m excited would be a dramatic understatement—I’m truly counting down the days. The dress code is formal, and while some formal dress codes can feel limiting, Europe tends to have more fun with fashion generally. Plus, the directive for this particular wedding is bold. The bride said color, prints, sequins, and drama are all welcome, which is music to my fashion-editor ears.
Since I’m able to have a bit more fun with my dress this time, I set out in search of the best dresses the internet has to offer. I was met with dozens of chic dress options that nail the dress trends of 2025 (think drop-waist designs, ruched details, halter necks, and polka-dot prints), and I’m honestly having a hard time narrowing it down. Thankfully, I have a few more weeks to make the final call, but I have a feeling most of these will start selling out quickly.
I can’t be the only one in the market for dresses right now, so I’m sharing the options I currently have saved. From romantic necklines to open backs and structured silhouettes, below are 25 stunning wedding guest dresses I’m considering for my upcoming European ceremony.


ZARA
Zw Collection Satin Dress

Reformation
Oren Silk Dress
Obsessed is an understatement.

H&M
Maxi Halterneck Dress
Love this with black or gold accessories.

j.crew
Pintuck Mixy Dress
This new silhouette is so good.

L’Academie By Marianna
Thylane Gown
I can’t resist an open back.

Shona Joy
La Lune Ruched Halter Maxi Dress
Butter yellow is the color of summer ’24.

MANGO
Long Floral-Print Dress

ZARA
Combination Tulle Midi Dress

LIONESS
Field of Dreams Maxi Dress
This silhouette is so flattering.

CULT GAIA
River Cutout Embellished Stretch-Knit Midi Dress

Reformation
Casette Silk Dress

It’s giving Pucci without the price tag.

A dress you will wear again and again.

I love the ruched details on this one.

ZARA
Printed Dress Zw Collection
The perfect summer print.


Shopbop
Amanda Uprichard Marbella Maxi Dress
High-neck dresses are having a moment.

MORE TO COME
Lile Maxi Dress
Sure to garner compliments.

Lafayette 148
Belted Hand-Plissé Midi Dress

STAUD
Bliss Ruffled Knit Maxi Dress
I think about this dress regularly.

Silvia Tcherassi
Torgiano Knotted Draped Gown

Classic and on-trend at the same time.

Who said you shouldn’t wear a red dress to a wedding? Not us.

Ruched details with a halter neck? Say less.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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