An invitation to a spring wedding immediately evokes thoughts of lavish gardens filled with fragrant flowers while the golden-hour light casts everything in a romantic glow. It’s the kind of setting that invites a certain dress code: refined, but never boring; elegant, yet easy. Whether the ceremony takes place in a historical sculpture garden or your best friend’s backyard, an alfresco setting calls for a wedding guest dress that is as effortless as the atmosphere.

The Best Garden Wedding Guest Dresses, According to Vogue

• The Colorful Number: Simkhai gathered pleated poplin midi, $575
• The Pretty Pastel: Reformation Oren silk dress with detachable scarf, $348
• The Charming Print: Dôen Maryanna midi dress, $500
• The Fashion-Girl Gown: Dries Van Noten printed strapless dress, $2,190
• The Trending Pink: Khaite Noah draped organza dress, $2,900
• The Modern Floral: Staud Albee sleeveless velvet floral dress, $595
• The Muted Maxi: By Malene Birger Marciella strapless cotton dress, $250
• The Dark Chic Midi: Róhe lace silk slip dress, $1,000

Few occasions are more fitting for florals than a garden wedding. This season, however, skip the obvious in favor of modern interpretations: think Rat & Boa’s timeless yet striking A-line maxi, Halston’s coral-hued dress with red flowers, or Dries Van Noten’s strapless studded gown in a color-blocked floral print.

Want something vivid that doesn’t go full bloom? Tory Burch’s mirror-embellished dress brings a touch of drama, while Simkhai’s strapless cotton midi keeps it fresh in bright azurer. For those leaning towards a more understated palette, there are plenty of refined options from Scandi-favorites like Toteme, By Malene Birger, and The Garment—or consider an effortlessly chic silk icy blue dress from Reformation (with a chic detachable scarf detail) or a pastel satin bias-cut dress from Mango.

To lean into this season’s soft pink trend, opt for Khaite’s draped midi, Lafayette 148 New York’s modern crinkled silk piece, or Cinq à Sept’s floral-embellished mini from. And if color isn’t your thing but you still want to look elevated: a deep bronze silk slip from Massimo Dutti or Róhe’s romantic lace-trimmed maxi in a body-skimming silk will carry you through the occasion in style.