30 Affordable Wedding Guest Dresses for 2023
Author: Hollie Bond
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Looking for something to wear to an upcoming wedding but don’t want to break the bank? Read on for our edit of this year’s best cheap wedding guest dresses.
This year is set to be a huge one for weddings as many of the couples who unfortunately couldn’t get married in 2020 and 2021 have rescheduled for the coming months. So chances are, your diary is looking pretty full when it comes to wedding celebrations. As exciting as that sounds, it can also be really expensive, especially when you factor in all the costs that come with being a wedding guest – the travel, accommodation, gift for the couple, and, of course, your outfit. Research in 2021 shows that currently, the average cost of being a wedding guest is £541.90 per big day you attend and the amount only goes up if you’re heading abroad for the big day or attending the hen or stag do too.
Thankfully the high street is awash with loads of amazing and cheap wedding dresses for every season and every style, so you can look a million dollars while only spending a fraction of that amount. And, if you’ve got multiple weddings to attend, with beautiful dresses for as little as £22.50 you can afford to splash out on a different guest outfit for each and every occasion. To help you find the perfect gown worthy of the best-dressed guest award we’ve rounded up the most elegant dresses, from flowing maxi dresses to chic fitted minis for every season, all at unbelievably low prices.
Wedding guests dresses for spring
River Island pink off the shoulder body con dress, £60
Blush pink is a beautiful colour for a spring wedding and this dress has the added wow factor of a statement ruffle and a figure-hugging shape.
Coast jacquard midi dress, £135.20
This pretty midi dress is a spring stunner with a blossom design from top to bottom and smart black piping.
Pretty Lavish Lissy midi ruffle dress, £68
This wedding guest dress with a seriously stylish skirt looks a lot more expensive than its £68 price tag and is perfect for a countryside celebration.
Chi Chi London ruffle floral print midi dress, £78
Make a statement in this beautiful and bold flower print dress with a dreamy pleated skirt.
Boohoo organza sleeve button blazer dress, £22.50
If you prefer a structured outfit to anything too flowing, wear this cheap blazer dress to any spring weddings.
New Look Zibi London blue floral pleated wrap midi dress, £55
This wrap dress is so flattering thanks to the cross over design, midi skirt and delicate sleeves.
Never Fully Dressed floral Scarlett dress, £89
If you’re shopping for wedding guest dresses for spring you can’t go wrong with this floral beauty with a stylish drop waist skirt.
Wedding guest dresses for summer
River Island pink floral print ruched midi dress, £45
Bright blooms look amazing at summer weddings and this budget-friendly buy is the perfect wedding guest dress for a warm day.
Karen Millen botanical structured belted woven halter dress, £95
The halter neck, bold floral print, waist belt and maxi skirt all combine to make this one of our favourite wedding guest dresses for summer 2023.
ASOS design tie front mini dress, £48
Show off tanned pins in this mini dress with beautiful cut out details and stylish puff sleeves.
Pretty Lavish Saskia midi ruffle dress, £45.50
This dress was made for dancing the night away at a summer wedding or overseas celebration with it chic ruffles and standout orange hue.
Wallis pink metallic spot maxi dress, £51
The neckline and skirt on this dress are so elegant, plus polka dots always look chic at a wedding.
Oasis bright floral midi dress, £87.20
We love the contrast of the pretty organza fabric and the black lace detailed belt on this summer stunner.
Never Fully Dressed Lobster Lorel dress, £89
A pink dress covered in lobsters with definitely make you stand out from the wedding guest crowd!
Sosandar polka dot crew dress, £75
Add this chic gown to your collection and you can dress it up with smart shoes and a glitzy bag to make it a wedding guest dress and dress it down for work after the event.
Wedding guests dresses for autumn
Coast long sleeve lace mini dress, £127.20
Lace always looks amazing at a wedding and the teal colour of this budget beauty is ideal for autumn.
Karen Millen leopard plunge woven dress, £60
Add a bit of spice to your look with this animal print design in a very flattering figure-hugging cut.
Chi Chi London Bardot floral dip hem dress, £82
This is dress is one of those styles that flatters almost any figure thanks to the beautiful neckline and chic skirt length.
Yumi plum chiffon wrap dress, £40
The price of this dress is amazing when you consider the gorgeous plum overlay and elegant wrap over top.
H&M chiffon dress, £49.99
H&M is the place to shop for some amazing bargains, including this boho beauty in an autumn-perfect old rose colour.
SilkFred wrap style dress, £57
As seasonal wedding outfits go, they don’t get more apt than this wrap dress with autumn leaves cascading down.
Lipsy long puff sleeve dress, £48
The contrasting top and bottom on this dress is dazzling and the skirt length is ideal for autumnal weather.
French Connection Bonati drape dress, £84
The golden leaves colour of this dress is just perfect for an autumn big day.
Wedding guests dresses for winter
Quiz Bardot frill hem midi dress, £20.99
If you’re on a seriously tight budget when shopping this winter then this could be the ideal sale item for you.
Oasis metallic zig zag stripe dress, £55
Wedding guest dresses don’t always have to be formal. Take this lovely jersey dress for example. Jazz it up with shoes and accessories and it’ll be an ideal winter wedding choice.
ASOS Design satin maxi dress, £58
ASOS have a huge range of wedding guest dresses, but this one caught our eye thanks to its stunning mustard colour and tie waist detail.
Dorothy Perkins navy velvet high neck dress, £43.20
Velvet is a brilliant fabric for a winter wedding because it looks sumptuous and will keep you toasty whatever the weather.
Boohoo full skirted prom dress, £33.75
Be a style icon in this bright and flattering frock that comes in a winter berry red.
Finery London geometric wrap dress, £69
The search for the ideal dress is over… this glorious gown is both flattering and has the wow factor, plus the muted colours will work with all sorts of lovely accessories.
Rainbow Foil Wrap Mini Dress, Warehouse, £79
Take delivery of this dress for a winter wedding and you won’t be disappointed. We love the rainbow hues and the standout frill collar.
We hope these stunning affordable wedding guest dresses have inspired you for any weddings you have to attend this year!