Best Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

With the arrival of the cosy season, it’s time to tackle the ever-important question of what to wear to an autumn wedding. If you’re an autumn lover at heart, this is your season to shine - whether it’s for chic layering, the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, or yet another Gilmore Girls binge with a cup of tea in hand, the end of summer isn’t so bittersweet with all that autumn has to offer.

And, for those attending autumn weddings this season - lucky you! With mild temperatures, golden hues, and rich, earthy tones in abundance, autumn weddings strike the perfect balance between warmth and sophistication. But let’s not pretend choosing the right dress is easy - warm days turn to chilly evenings, and sleeves vs no sleeves becomes the ultimate style dilemma.

Whether it’s an intimate barn celebration or a romantic ceremony among the falling leaves, we’ve curated a collection of the best autumn wedding guest dresses to ensure you look effortlessly stylish while staying seasonally appropriate.

While we’ve helped you find the perfect summer wedding guest dresses and wedding guest dresses for all year round, autumn style deserves its moment in the spotlight - so let’s get into it! 
 

What Do You Wear To An Autumn Wedding?

For autumn weddings, focus on fabrics that provide warmth without sacrificing style. Choose materials like velvet, satin, crepe or chiffon for a sophisticated yet practical look. Layering is essential, so consider pairing your dress with a chic jacket or wrap to stay comfortable in cooler temperatures, but if covering your dress isn’t an option - long sleeves and midi and maxi lengths usually do the trick, too! Don't forget to choose appropriate footwear for potentially unpredictable weather - think closed-toe heels or stylish boots for outdoor venues.

What Colour Dresses Are Best for an Autumn Wedding?

Rich, earthy tones and jewel hues are always a hit. Think deep burgundy, emerald green, navy blue, and warm mustard. Neutral shades like beige, taupe, and soft browns also work beautifully, while metallics like gold and bronze are perfect for luxe dress codes. 

The 24 Best Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses 2024

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Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses from Anthropologie

Anthropologie knows a thing or two about a good wedding guest dress, and that doesn’t change for the autumn season, too! Whether you’ve got your eye on a midi or maxi dress, these gowns are dark-toned, muted and luxuriously elegant - even if you’re on a budget. Green goes hand in hand with autumn, and we love this two-toned satin dress for autumn weddings. 

Otherwise, if you’ve been busy keeping up with trends, you’ll know that ruffles are more popular than ever right now. While florals tend to be paired with spring and summer weddings - when done right, we adore a floral autumnal vibes moment too! Set on a dark canvas, this maxi ruffle gown is the perfect wedding guest look. 

Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses from Omnes

Just because you’re shopping for an autumn wedding guest dress, doesn’t mean you need to opt for darker or muted colour palettes. Autumn can still be filled with bright colours, and Omnes is the perfect brand to show you just that. Burnt oranges and deep magentas are ideal for amping up the autumnal vibes if you’re not one to shy away from colour, and when paired with a high-shine fabric like satin, these hues promise to make you stand out in the best way possible as a wedding guest.

Sustainable, brand Omnes is an expert in silhouettes. And what better time to shout out their stunning wedding guest collection than Second Hand September - a month to highlight the importance of eco-conscious shopping habits.

From cut-outs to open-backs - these dresses are a timeless choice for an autumn wedding guest. 

Long Sleeve Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

If you’re looking for the perfect autumn wedding guest dress to take you from day to night - long sleeves are your answer. Opt for a lightweight material like satin that will keep you cool in the daytime, while offering the coverage you need to fend off the chill when the sun goes down.

From bell sleeves, like this gorgeous gown from Warehouse to cuff sleeves at Ronny Kobo or even something super trendy like puff sleeves - there are so many ways to get the coverage you need without having to cover your beautiful new dress with a cardigan or jacket.

With both gowns in the same burnt orange tone, you can tell it’s the colour of the season! 

Autumn wedding guest dresses from Karen Millen

If you’re looking for a high-street retailer offering classy and refined styles for wedding guests of all ages, Karen Millen is the one for you. You’ll find a full range of gorgeous autumn wedding guest dresses, varying in colour palette from deep burgundy to warm-toned oranges.

Whether you prefer slim-fitting dresses or something with a full skirt for an extra special occasion - Karen Millen has it all. With additions like a diamante neckline or crisscross halter style - these gowns are perfect for celebrating in style. 

Boho Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

From garden party weddings to weddings set within the wilderness or even ceremonies with a laidback vibe. Boho dresses are popular for anyone, from wedding guests to the bride, herself!

What constitutes the boho style is something effortlessly free-spirited and flowing, often featuring natural, earthy tones. They typically embrace relaxed silhouettes, soft fabrics like lace or chiffon, and intricate details such as embroidery, fringe, or floral appliqués. And these styles from Free People and Oasis provide just that. 

Trendy Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

If you’re one to keep up with the latest trends, you’ll know that retailers like ASOS and Motel Rocks have you covered. Classic 90s silhouettes have been popular for a while now, and in our humble opinion, the style is here to stay a little longer.

This floral print Motel gown is a prime example of a typical 90s silhouette. While it features a beautiful botanical design, the maroon colouring makes it the perfect autumn wedding guest dress.

Want something more standout? Head to ASOS for this gorgeous autumn wedding guest dress. While the floral print isn’t as obvious, being oversized. Design features like the off-the-shoulder neckline and ruffles make it ultra-trendy. Better yet - what could be more autumn-esque than green and orange in one dress? 

Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses from Nobody's Child 

If you’ve ever watched Pretty Woman, and I mean - who hasn’t? I’m sure Julia Robert’s brown polka dot dress has your heart. And, ours too! This Nobody’s Child dress is the closest we’ve seen to replicating this Hollywood-worthy classic 90s look, it also happens to be the perfect autumn wedding guest dress.

For something slightly more understated but nonetheless stunning, this long-sleeved midaxi dress with its cut-outs on the side is a dress you can wear for almost any occasion, time and time again. 

Red Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

While wearing red as a wedding guest is often debated, if the couple gives the green light, it can be a stunning choice for autumn and winter weddings. By nature, red is a bold hue that demands attention, but when done right, wedding guests can pull it off too.

If you’re going for a fiery gown, we recommend something relatively simple in design, bar a few fun features. And we’re sticking with Nobody’s Child for these next autumn wedding guest styles.

For something bright, we love this midi dress with frilly sleeves. Or, for a darker red tone (often a safer choice for wedding guests), the twisted shoulder design gives it a beautiful shape. 

Forest Green Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

When we think of autumn, shades of orange may automatically come to mind, but green is another stunning choice for guests, offering a rich, earthy palette that complements the season's natural beauty. From deep forest tones to elegant emerald hues - green brings a fresh and sophisticated touch to autumn wedding attire.

While in spring and summer, we see sage green in abundance, darker hues of green are our favourite in the autumn months and Club L London and Nobody’s Child offer everything you need and more!

Whether you want something glamorous, featuring a plunging back and thigh split or something more understated with long sleeves and a cosy corduroy - green wedding guest dresses come in all shapes and sizes. 

High Low Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

If you’ve had a chance to browse our favourite short wedding dresses for brides, you’ll know that high-low gowns are a popular choice, and the same can be said for wedding guests, too.

High-low gowns give the contemporary feel of a mini dress with the elegance of a long flowing frock, making it the perfect best-of-both-worlds option.

In the staple autumnal colour palette of greens and oranges, these satin and chiffon dresses are perfect for guests attending an autumn wedding. 

Satin Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

Of all the fabrics, satin is a popular choice for wedding guests attending ceremonies throughout the year. For the most part, it’s affordable, with a luxury silk-like feel, making it perfect for occasions of any kind. The best thing about satin is that it comes in various styles and colours, meaning no matter your style, you’ll almost always find a satin gown you love.

We think it’s perfect for autumn weddings because its smooth, glossy texture adds a touch of elegance, mirroring the season’s richness. Plus, it reflects light beautifully, highlighting deep autumnal tones like burgundy, forest green, and burnt orange.

While different in style, these green satin dresses from SilkFred and Sandro make for the perfect autumn wedding guest dresses. 

Blue Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses

Blue may not be the first colour that comes to mind for autumn, but it's a stunning and versatile choice for wedding guest dresses this season. Rich navy and deep sapphire shades offer a sophisticated contrast to the warm oranges and browns of an autumnal palette, while lighter blues like powder or icy tones can add an unexpected freshness to the look.

Whether in flowing chiffon or structured satin, a blue dress feels elegant yet understated, perfect for both formal celebrations and more laid-back, rustic venues. Plus, it pairs beautifully with metallic accessories like gold or silver, making it an effortless option for autumn weddings.

Head to AX Paris and Warehouse for these gorgeous blue autumn wedding guest dresses. And if the Warehouse gown looks familiar, that's because we featured the same style in burnt orange earlier - it’s a versatile favourite in any shade!

Loving Autumn Wedding Guest Dresses? Browse Even More Autumnal Inspo

If you’re also in need of more general autumn wedding inspiration, we’ve got you covered. From the best autumn bridesmaid dresses, to bridesmaid dresses in popular autumnal hues like gold, green and orange bridesmaid dresses - we’ve found the best styles to make your hunt a little easier.