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Outdoor Wedding Outfit Guide: Seasonal Styles & Dress Codes

June 28, 2025

What to Wear to an Outdoor Wedding

Outdoor weddings come in all forms: spring gardens, summer beaches, crisp fall barns, and winter wonderlands. Whether you're headed to a casual backyard celebration or a formal outdoor venue, we’ll break down what to wear by season, dress code, and location to make getting ready simple and stylish.

Outdoor Wedding Attire by Season

Spring Outdoor Wedding

Soft colors and fresh florals are perfect for spring weddings. Look for spring dresses with flowy sleeves and lightweight fabrics like chiffon or cotton. Layer with a cardigan or denim jacket when there's a breeze.

  • Go-to picks: midi dresses, floral jumpsuits, eyelet sets

  • Colors to try: blush, lavender, mint, butter yellow

Summer Outdoor Wedding

When temperatures rise, breathable silhouettes keep things cool and stylish. Choose lightweight materials and sunny colors.

  • Best fabrics: linen, cotton, chiffon

  • Recommended summer dresses: slip dresses, mini dresses, sleeveless maxis

  • Style with: sunhat, sunglasses, sandals or espadrilles

Fall Outdoor Wedding

Fall weddings call for deeper tones and cozy textures. Mix romantic silhouettes with seasonal shades.

  • Outfit staples: long-sleeve midis, wrap dresses

  • Accessorize with: ankle boots, suede clutches, faux leather jackets

Winter (Outdoor or Tent-Covered)

Yes, outdoor winter weddings happen. Dress in layers using deeper tones like burgundy or navy.

  • Layered looks: velvet dresses + tights + coat

  • Keep warm with: faux fur wraps, knit gloves, heeled boots

Outdoor Wedding Attire by Dress Code

Casual Wedding

Semi-Formal Wedding

Formal Wedding

What to Wear by Venue or Location

Garden Wedding

Romantic florals and flowy shapes feel right at home here.

Beach Wedding

Dress for sun, sand, and sea breeze. Stick to lightweight, breathable styles and easy-to-walk-in shoes.

Forest or Mountain Wedding

Earthy colors and natural textures blend beautifully with this setting.

Backyard Wedding

Simple and sweet is the way to go. Focus on comfort, but add personal touches.

Can You Wear Black to an Outdoor Wedding?

Yes, you can wear black dresses to an outdoor wedding, especially for evening events. Just keep the material light and the styling soft. Black chiffon, satin, or floral prints can look festive when paired with nude heels or pastel accessories.

Quick Tips for Outdoor Weddings

  1. Choose walkable shoes: wedges or block heels

  2. Bring a wrap or jacket just in case

  3. Opt for crossbodies or clutches to stay hands-free

  4. Stick to breathable, comfortable fabrics

  5. Avoid white, and anything too short or clingy

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From spring ceremonies to late-summer receptions, Altar’d State has everything you need to dress the part and feel confident doing it.

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