This is the ultimate list that will help you prepare your different looks for every event throughout your entire wedding season. From engagement to honeymoon.
When you are planning a wedding, there are so many looks to consider other than your main wedding day gown. You may have an engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, post wedding brunch and SO many more. And the last thing you want is to be so busy planning your wedding day, that you forget to plan out your looks for all of these other events. So this list is going to cover all of the essential wedding events that you may have - so that you can be prepared (and looking amazing!) for all of them.
01: Engagement Party
When you first get engaged, you may have an engagement party. Your look will depending on how formal the party is. But this is a great time to play around with a chic, party-ready bridal style.
Reformation: Chic Engagement
We are loving this dress from Reformation for an ultra chic engagement party look. This dress is full length, without being too formal. And we just love the contrast between the luxe silk upper and the semi-sheer airy chiffon base.
BHLDN: Classic Engagement
This next bridal look is classic and elegant. And it is perfect for an engagement party. This dress can easily be dressed up or down depending on the situation. And it is so flattering with its square neckline, thick straps and ruched detailing. This is a dress you can wear over and over again throughout all of your wedding events.
02. Bridal Shower
Bridal showers are the perfect time for a bridal look that is sweet, sophisticated, and less formal. You are most likely hanging out with your girls and opening gifts. So you want to be cute, yet comfortable.
Helsi: Sweet & Feminine Midi
This sweet and feminine midi length bridal look is perfect for a bridal shower. We love the dimensional florals and semi-sheer skirt. This would be perfect for a chic garden themed bridal shower.
V. Chapman: Ruffled Midi
We can not resist the adorable ruffled design of this midi length bridal look from V. Chapman. This sweet and girly dress is perfect for your bridal shower. We love it paired with some nude sandals, but you can also pair it with flats for a more casual look.
03. Bachelorette Party
Your bachelorette party is a fun time to play around with a party-ready bridal styles, that you won't wear any other time (aside from maybe your honeymoon!)
Hutch: Bridal Romper
Like we said, your bachelorette party is a great time to play around with some more playful styles that you may not wear at any other time. And that is why we are loving this fully sequined romper. Perfect for a fun night out with the girls. Finish with a chic mini veil, and you are sure to be feeling amazing.
Tadashi Shoji: Chic Two-Piece
A bridal mini is an obvious choice for your bachelorette party look. But if you are craving something a bit more unique, then we are loving this playful two-piece bridal style from Tadashi Shoji. This halter pearl beaded shag mini skirt and cropped top set is sure to be the life of the party.
04. Rehearsal Dinner
A rehearsal dinner is a classic wedding event. And your look will depend on how formal your dinner is. In some instances, you may have a more casual rehearsal dinner where you just need a chic bridal mini look. Or you may have a more formal black tie event where you need a full length slip dress. Make sure you plan this look far in advance so you do not have to do any last minute running around the day before your wedding.
Reformation: Elegant Rehearsal
We are loving this elegant ankle length ballerina inspired gown for your rehearsal dinner. This gown feels so bridal, without being too formal for your rehearsal event. The fitted bodice with thin spaghetti straps meshes beautifully with the full A-line skirt.
Sachin & Babi: Sophisticated Classic
Slip dresses are sophisticated and classic. And as a bride, you definitely want at least one to incorporate into your wedding event wardrobe. And we are just loving this chic midi length slip dress from Sachin & Babi. This effortlessly silky gown features and alluring high halter neckline and a sexy front slit.
05. Getting Ready Look
When you are getting ready with your girls on your wedding day, you will be making memories to last a life time. And these moments will create some of your favorite photos as well! So be sure to have an outfit that is comfortable for getting ready, but cute for these memorable photos.
Milla Nova: Getting Ready Robes
Chic robes are an amazing option when it comes to your getting ready look. Go with a dramatic full length robe like this one from Milla Nova for yourself. And have your bridesmaids in matching robes that go with your wedding colors. Like you can see above, these make for some super adorable getting ready photos!
Etsy: Monogramed Button Downs
These monogramed button downs will create some of the most adorable pictures from your wedding day. You can also add "bride" or "bridesmaid" to the back of them for a cute detail as well. Such a simple detail will help you create memories that you will cherish forever.
06. Wedding Day
Well this is an obvious one. And the one that will probably have the most attention. But we will share a few of our favorite dresses anyway!
Watters: Modern Elegance
Modern and elegant. We are just loving this A-line wedding gown from Watters. With a corseted bodice, V-neckline and thin spaghetti straps. And we love the A-line skirt with its dramatic thigh high front slit which look so romantic and feminine.
Jenny Yoo: Timeless Sophistication
This next bridal style from Jenny Yoo is sophisticated and timeless. Crafted from luxe satin, this gown features a high neckline and dramatic draped open back. This gown is giving us some major Old Hollywood Glam vibes.
07. Second Look
Some brides may opt for a second look to change into before their wedding reception. This option allows you to have two entirely different looks throughout your day. Go with a big ball gown for your ceremony. And then slip into something a bit more casual to party the night away.
Katie May: Reception Mini
Get ready to fall in love with this first reception look from Katie May. A chic bridal mini with a modern oversized bow accent and a floor length train. The mini length of this gown will have your ready to dance the night away, but the floor length train keeps things feeling very bridal and formal.
Grace Loves Lace: Classic Slip
A bridal slip dress is an essential when it comes to your wedding wardrobe. And we especially love a slip dress as an excellent option for your second look. Ditch the full ball gown that you wore for your ceremony, and change into a chic, minimal slip dress for a completely different look for your reception.
08. Wedding Exit Outfit
If you plan on making a dramatic exist on your wedding day, you may want to prepare another look. Typically these looks are more casual. Whether you are going directly to a flight to head off to your honeymoon, or just going to home to get some much needed sleep - this look is definitely something you want to consider if you want some super amazing exit photos!
L'IDÉE: Statement Pleats
You will be so excited to slip into this statement pleated halter dress to make a dramatic exit on your wedding day. This dress will have you looking ready to head off to your romantic honeymoon destination.
Anthropology: Chic Linen
If you are looking for something a bit more casual for your wedding exit look, we are loving this linen button wrap dress from Anthropology. The linen fabric gives this dress a honeymoon-ready feel. And you could head straight to the airport and off to your romantic destination in this chic look.
09. Day After Wedding Brunch
It is getting more common to have a post-wedding brunch the next morning to get a chance to say proper good byes to family and friends. This is a great chance to chat with people you didn't get to the night before. Or just hang out with family and friends in a more casual and relaxed way to share stories and highlights from the previous night.
Peixoto: Breezy Brunch
Casual, yet chic. This dress is so cozy when you are tired the day after your wedding, yet it still looks amazing. And as an added bonus, you can take it with you on your honeymoon!
Le Superbe: Chic Shift Mini
A chic and casual mini dress can be perfect for your day after wedding brunch. We love the mesh fabric and oversized floral embroidery. This chic mini pairs perfectly with flats and you will want to wear it all honeymoon long as well!
10. Honeymoon Travel Look
Why should the cute outfits end once your wedding day is over? You can also curate a cute honeymoon travel outfit that will have you feeling amazing as you jet off to your romantic get-away.
Anthropology: Travel Ready Dress
If you want to travel in a chic dress that will have you feeling destination ready, we are loving this cotton cap sleeve dress from Anthropology. The front zipper feature is so chic and the smoked detailing is so flattering and comfortable for travel!
Maeve: Cozy Travel Jumpsuit
Not every bride is going to be comfortable traveling in a dress. But this jumpsuit lets you stick with white, while still keeping things cozy and travel ready.
Wrap-Up: Versatility is Key
Every wedding event schedule will look unique. But this list will give you a starting point, so that you can begin curating all of your looks in advance. Remember that you can mix and match pieces throughout your entire wedding season. Layer a dress with a blazer and wear it again for another event. Mix and match bridal separates to create entirely different looks. Having versatile pieces that you can wear again and again will make your outfit planning seamless and stress-free!
By Kathryn Schrotenboer
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