Brace yourself, folks: wedding season is upon us. While there's no doubting the fun you'll have (open bar, live band, all your loved ones in one room), let's not underestimate the pressure of being a guest at the ceremony. Booking valuable holiday time and spending hard-earned cash on the biggest day of your best friend's life can be trying but, usually, what fills us with most dread is figuring out what to wear.
Striking that fine balance between not breaking the bank and avoiding wearing the same get-up as everyone else can be a tricky art to master. And what's even appropriate these days? Are weddings still conservative and formal, or can we add a bit more character to our look?
Fear not – we've found the best pieces, from high street to designer, that will solve all of your matrimony miseries. From sunny "I do's" abroad, to the casual city union, click through to see our favourite wedding guest looks.
This Ganni number is ideal for beachside ceremonies, and it's one you'll wear time and time again.
Ganni Newman Georgette Maxi Dress, £185, available at Ganni
Pack Uterqüe's ray of sunshine if you're a guest at a far-flung affair.
Uterqüe Off-The-Shoulder Dress, £145, available at Uterqüe
Another one you can wear after the event. Dress it up with mules and statement earrings.
Zara Multicoloured Striped Dress, £59.99, available at Zara
This demure dress from Finery will please both your summer wardrobe and the bride's grandma.
Finery Berkley Floral Vines Dress, £99, available at Finery
This ruffled number is perfect during daytime ceremonies with sandals, and for evening affairs with heels.
De La Vali Maxi Ruffle Dress With Bird Print, £425, available at Browns.
Self-Portrait is a fail-safe one-stop-shop for formal events, and this patchwork lace dress is spring florals refreshed.
Self-Portrait Camellias Patchwork-Lace Midi Dress, £290, available at Matches Fashion
We'd pair this gorgeous sweetheart-necked dress with a sharp blazer for the wedding, and a leather jacket for the evening party.
Uterqüe Floral Dress, £145, available at Uterqüe
ASOS WHITE produce some really contemporary shapes, and this red asymmetrical dress is a work of art.
ASOS WHITE Foldover Sleeve Maxi Dress, £125, available at ASOS
This bohemian offering from Attico is beautiful – wear over tailored trousers for a smarter look.
Attico Beatriz Dress, £1,215, available at Matches Fashion
This off-the-shoulder navy piece from Whistles is the perfect church-to-dance floor dress.
Whistles Adalynn Embroidered Dress, £295, available at Whistles
The structured shoulders and monochromatic print make this traditional dress shape modern.
Finery Savona Stripe Dress, £149, available at Finery
This ruffled Ellery dress looks just as good with flat brogues as it does with classic stilettos.
Ellery Pascale Ruffled Floral-Print Dress, £1,840, available at Ellery
This silk dress drapes over the body beautifully, and the colour ensures you'll be the (second) most-talked-about on the day.
Mango 100% Silk Flower Dress, £169.99, available at Mango
You'll have spotted this Attico dress all over Instagram, and with good reason. Pair with a clutch for the wedding, and layer over a pink T-shirt for the rest of the season.
Attico Carmen Floral And Star-Print Satin Dress, £2,819, available at Matches Fashion
Another Self-Portrait piece, this time making a great case for navy and black.
Self-Portrait Prairie Lace Midi Dress, £300, available at Matches Fashion
When in doubt, go Grecian. Fuchsia is spring's most hardworking colour, too.
Mango Silk Asymmetric Gown, £149.99, available at Mango
This navy Topshop number is universally flattering.
Topshop Angel Sleeve Ruffle Maxi Dress, £125, available at Topshop
For a more casual wedding, this is what you want to wear when the DJ spins some classics.
Mango Bow Metallic Dress, £49.99, available at Mango
When in doubt, a classic LBD will do the trick. You can dress this one up or down depending on the wedding's vibe.
Maiyet Open-Back Crepe Dress, £560, available at Net-A-Porter
This lilac lace piece from Warehouse is so pretty – we'd style with colour-clashing orange mules.
Warehouse Strapless Premium Lace Dress, £155, available at Warehouse
This space-age emerald mini by Mary Kantrantzou speaks for itself.
Mary Katrantzou Azurite Short-Sleeved Jacquard Dress, £345, available at Matches Fashion
Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
How To Style The 'Dad' Trainer Trend If You're Not Into Athleisure