Summer can arguably be the hardest season to choose an outfit. When sweltering days turn to breezy nights, it can be a challenge to find something that keeps you cool and warm all at the same time. Add a wedding into the mix where you’ll be sitting, standing, eating and dancing, and the dress decision gets increasingly more difficult. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite dresses to wear to a summer wedding. Pair them with a cardigan to avoid the evening chill or vow to keep warm on the dance floor (or with a couple cocktails).
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Emily Rochotte
Emily Rochotte is a professional freelancer as well as a former assistant editor of equallywed.com, the world’s leading digital LGBTQ+ wedding magazine. Her work has been featured on HowHeAsked, Bermuda Wedding & Honeymoon, and more. Don't hesitate to say "hello!" to Emily over on Twitter at @emilybeingemily