So far this year, I only have one wedding in the diary—compared to 2025 where five of my friends got married across the UK and Europe, it was a busy summer. But that's not to say I won't take 2026 wedding guest dressing any less seriously, as I love to be nosey and know what to expect from everyone's outfit plans. Plus, it'll help to make my one outfit a good one. While on a quest to suss out the best occasionwear this season, I chatted to some of the fashion industry experts to find out the key wedding guest trends this year.
Eager to find out? To sum up, Rixo's co-founder Orlagh McCloskey wants to make sure everyone embraces the more-is-more aesthetic, "we love encouraging women to embrace individual style and to feel confident", and the new collection is packed full of the boldest prints and the brightest shades. And on the topic of colour choices, the design team for the premium ARRANGE collection at ASOS has pinpointed icy pink as the pastel du jour for spring/summer. Add to this Bambi-inspired prints, the return of the peep toe and the forever-growing rental fashion trend, and it looks like wedding guest dressing for 2026 is going to be a fun one! These are the key trends, according to the experts in the know.
2026 Wedding Guest Outfit Trends:
1. Icy Pink
Style Notes: After getting an email about the stunning new ARRANGE collection, this was my first destination to get some insight on the occasion-ready collection. Jess Spernaes, senior designer for ARRANGE at ASOS, told me "pastels will be huge for spring/summer and the icy pink hue feels very elevated. Our dress with square cut shape and the 3D texture adds an element of fun to occasion dressing." After researching the shades, I too noticed that the fresh light pink hue is quite literally everywhere at the moment.
Article continues belowPsst, pastels are also a popular bridesmaid choice, though, so maybe just check in with the bride first.
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Texture was all over the catwalks at Bottega Veneta and Givenchy so it's only right it's filtering through to guest outfits.
Not into dresses? I love this soft pink two-piece by Reformation.
The volume on the hips is what makes this dress a 'wow'.
Working with gold or silver jewels, I would clash a red bag with this one.
Mango has this icy pink waistcoat and trouser duo and it's such a chic alternative to a guest dress.
2. Fawn Print
Style Notes: With instantly recognisable prints, Never Fully Dressed always has outfits you can easily spot in the wedding crowd. I asked founder Lucy Aylen which print is going to be key for the upcoming nuptials, and it's all about animal-inspired.
"For wedding guest dressing this season, we are loving fawn print. It gives you the impact of animal print with a lighter, more romantic feel—perfect for celebrating in style," and team Who What Wear already agrees that deer print is a big one, so it's worth getting one step ahead and investing in the Bambi print already.
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I love how a sleeved dress means you don't have to worry about a jacket.
The clashing print, the neckline—pure perfection.
So chic.
You could wear this one to any type of wedding.
3. Rented
Style Notes: “People are attending more weddings than ever, and the celebrations themselves are becoming increasingly lavish. Guests want to look incredible for each event, often in something that's designer or really special, but it’s not realistic to buy a new luxury dress every time you have a wedding in the diary, which is why we’re seeing such an explosion of rental," Georgie Le Roux, founder of Gigi & Olive shared with me.
And it seems TikTok is playing a part in how we'll all pick our outfits this year, "we’re seeing more brides sharing mood boards or dress guidance with guests, something that’s been hugely amplified by TikTok, where the overall look and feel of the guest list has become part of the visual storytelling of the day. As a result, guests are looking for pieces that feel elevated, fashion forward and aligned with the brief, and rental gives them the freedom to do that." And as someone who often borrows an outfit for weddings, this is the main appeal for me, getting to wear a dress by a designer I love but wouldn't want to buy for one occasion.
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I borrowed a Deme dress for a recent holiday and I was so impressed by the brand.
I'm seeing this at a countryside wedding.
A wedding is of course the best excuse to rent a new bag for the occasion.
You can rent this Rat & Boa style for the week for just £7 a day!
4. Be Expressive
Style Notes: Rixo will forever be the destination for the most beautiful occasionwear looks, so I asked co-founder Orlagh McCloskey her thoughts on this year's biggest trends—it's set to be a fun one, "as we head into the next wedding season, we are celebrating personal curation. We love the idea of guests expressing their individual style through expressive prints like our Dahlia, bright colours like our Jess, and flattering silhouettes like our Abi."
When it comes to guest dressing rules, there are no rules, Orlagh adds, "At Rixo we’ve always believed wedding guest dressing should feel celebratory and personal. There are no rules. We love encouraging women to embrace individual style and to feel confident. We hope customers choose a look they feel special in but still authentically themselves. It's important a wedding guest dress is more than a one-occasion purchase and something that will transition effortlessly from the dance floor to an everyday wardrobe."
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2026 is all about having fun with colour and print.
The cut of this looks so premium.
The shape of this one is so dramatic—love!
Perfect for a destination wedding.
5. Peep Toe Heels
Style Notes: Shoe designer Andrea Wazen creates the most perfect pairs for brides-to-be, guests and anyone who just loves luxury footwear. Speaking about the key trend this year, Andrea told me why peep-toe heels are going to be making a comeback at weddings this year, "peep toes bring a timeless femininity to wedding guest dressing, elegant with a hint of sensuality. It softens the silhouette and brings a subtle sensuality that complements occasion dressing. The Katy style is a favourite of mine and the angular peep toe adds a modern, edgy twist."
Luckily, they're everywhere right now, so I've chosen the styles you'll want to add to your wedding guest looks.
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No need to even think about your outfit, all eyes will be on your shoes.
For a touch of print, go for a heel.
These winners also come in cream.
For me, a comfy heel height is so important for a wedding.