Top Row: Black Halo – Brooks Sheath | AMUR – Clayton Dress (buy it here)|
Theia – Lemon Ruffle Dress | nha khanh – Yellow Daria Sheath
Second Row: Dress The Population – Shane Lace Dress (buy the black or white version here) | Parker – Shara Dress (buy it here) | Iro – Liky Dress (buy it here) | L.K. Bennett – Lemoni Dress
Third Row: Dress The Population – Alexa Lace Sheath | MSGM – Vintage Floral Dress | Christian Siriano – Fuchsia Drape Dress | Lauren Ralph Lauren – Leslie Jumpsuit (buy it here)
A friend’s brunch wedding is this weekend in Washington, D.C., and I couldn’t be more excited to travel there! It’s all of my college girlfriends who I do Vegas with, and we’re ready for a reunion. Since it’s a day wedding and the bride is a fan of British royalty, one of her bridesmaids told us that the dress code is inspired by royal wedding guests. I think this is because it’s cherry blossom season in D.C. and a daytime affair. Whether the bride actually cares what we wear or not, I was already down the path of researching wedding royal guests and what they wore to Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s ceremony.
I of course am doing Rent the Runway for the weekend, and spent a lot of time rounding up dresses worthy of the royal wedding. I thought I’d share my picks. I linked to the rentals and where they’re for sale online. According to my analysis of royal wedding guests, a daytime affair calls for a relatively simple dress that’s pastel, lace and/or floral. It’s modest, often a midi or tea length, but the silhouette is sexy. You’ll see above that I found a Dress the Population number in light purple that would have fit in perfectly with Priyanka Chopra and her clique. While most traditional guests will wear a dress, don’t feel “married” to the idea! I also shared a jumpsuit both inspired by Abigail Spencer and Cara Delevingne’s menswear looks.
Shop Royal Wedding Inspired Dresses and Accessories
It wouldn’t be a royal wedding themed outfit without amazing accessories. While shoes and purses are relatively minimalist and often coordinate, they should still look classy and fabulous. The hair accessories category is where a woman shines. Now, I’m not wearing a fascinator to this D.C. wedding (although I did get permission from the bride to do so). Instead, I’ll choose another unique accessory that won’t overtake my outfit but add another pop of color or texture.
I love spring weddings to see all of the guests wearing cheerful colors and patterns. My own wedding was in the spring, and not only were a few of my bridesmaids in florals, the guests also got the unexpressed memo. Do you have any weddings this season?
Shauna
I’m so into yellow right now, so that ruffle dress is calling my name!
Shauna
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Sincerely, Jennie
Same about the yellow!
Julie | This Main Line Life
Pretty wedding picks and I love those heels with the bow on the side. Beautiful.
Sincerely, Jennie
These make me want to go to more weddings!