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    35 Gorgeous (And Cheap!) Dresses To Wear To A Summer Wedding

    Because if you're not the one getting married, why spend all your money??

    1. A split tie-waist maxi dress that'll bring you at least ten proposals by the end of the night. Think about it, and then raise them each one puppy.

    2. A striped multicolor dress so you catch the photographer's attention in no time at all. Free professional shots? Don't mind if I do.

    3. An off-the-shoulder midi dress to convince your new admirers to put YOU on an altar. You will obviously accept.

    4. An asymmetrical tiered dress with a tie-top shoulder strap, because looking this fabulous should never equal the cost of a wedding.

    5. An off-the-shoulder floral gown that'll help you flourish in compliments all night without wilting your bank account.

    6. A satin, ruffly sleeved dress so you can make a smooth transition from the ceremony to the reception. It is TIME for mini hot dogs.

    7. A ruffled skater dress, because your go-to LBD is ready for a break. Your wedding guest wardrobe is asking for an ~approachable update~.

    8. A strapless bandage midi dress for proving you should never veil your ability to command the room.

    9. A ruched halter gown that'll instantly make you look like the PEAK of sophistication. If there was a Best Dressed list for weddings, you would be number one.

    10. A tiered ruffled midi dress so you easily win a place front and center in all of the family photos.

    11. A V-neck chiffon evening dress, because it's easiest to go with the flow when you're super comfortable. And when you're already stuffed with fondue.

    12. A printed mesh knit dress to ensure a *pattern* of compliments from the time you arrive to when you leave.

    13. An off-the-shoulder cocktail dress for shrugging off worries about looking sophisticated all night, even after your fifth trip to the buffet.

    14. A cinched maxi dress with tie-strap sleeves that'll make you the bride's "something borrowed, something blue." Just stand with them the whole time. Even at the altar.

    15. A bandage midi dress so you can score a red hot number you'll want to wear until the end of time. Kind of like a marriage, but BETTER.

    16. A striped maxi dress (with POCKETS) to stealthily stock up on hors d'oeuvres. Your secret is safe with me.

    17. A button-down shirt dress, because every picture you take will get an "I do" when it comes to whether or not you want to post it.

    18. A V-neck flared dress with POCKETS for quickly becoming your favorite date to bring to every single wedding, party, dinner, etc. It's pretty much you two against the world now.

    19. A ruffled floral mini dress that'll let you bring your own take on romance to the wedding. Hint: it's more about style.

    20. A one-shoulder midi cocktail dress so you find yourself reconsidering if you don't believe in soulmates. Meet your perfect match.

    21. A satin blazer dress, because this'll help you get down to ~business~ when it comes to wearing a number you can use again right away. Unless you're invited to the honeymoon 🤔?

    22. A backless halter maxi dress for putting your best foot (or in this case, leg) forward. Warning: you may find yourself posing all night.

    23. A ruched knot dress that'll make sure you feel comfortable the whole day, even when on your tenth dance number.

    24. A ruffled cocktail dress so you can bring the heat if the weather is less than perfect. Crisis averted.

    25. A cotton eyelet dress, because this'll keep you cool at any outdoor weddings that already feel like they're in the tropics (read: southern weddings). No sweaty pits here.

    26. An off-the-shoulder maxi dress with **hidden pockets** for letting you actually feel like you're in pajamas all night — which is great, because you're out past your bedtime.

    27. A split chiffon maxi dress with criss-cross back straps that'll promise you easily stand out in every single group photo. Not that...you were planning that...😉.

    28. A V-neck wrap dress so you can depend on a classic you'll never grow tired of wearing. In fact, people better get USED to seeing this at all future weddings.

    29. A single-shoulder ruffled dress, because this'll get you ready and out the door in a cinch. No, we are not RUNNING to the champagne. We're merely power walking.

    30. A wrap-over dress with shoulder cutouts you'll reach for in the future more times than you need a break from wearing heels. So A LOT.

    31. A floral midi mesh dress that'll prove anyone who says it's bad luck to wear black to a wedding just needs to see THIS. It's called fashion, baby.

    32. A crochet lace dress so you can EASILY look more sophisticated than a glass of champagne (but you won't turn a glass down, obviously).

    33. A tulip-sleeve sheath dress, because this'll never make you feel blue when shopping for the infamous wedding season. Over budget? Never heard of it.

    34. A tie-front A-line dress for something to wear again a million times in the future — graduations, vacations, MORE weddings, I think you get it. Basically it's something you'll never want to ~cut out~.

    35. A lightweight printed midi dress that'll have you feeling ✨golden✨ the whole darn night. Why, you ask? It has slightly wider armholes for an extra un-restricting fit. It may not be our wedding day, but we are BLESSED.

    When you realize you CAN afford to go to your fifth wedding this season thanks to saving $$$ with these dresses:

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