Top Places to Shop for Summer Weddings and Events

After two years of cancelations and postponements, many of us are finally attending the long-overdue weddings of our friends and family members.

With increasing prices for travel expenses, and everything else, you may find yourself having to budget a little more carefully.

For many of us, this summer's events will be the first time we've ventured out of our house in a couple of years. If your closet is looking a little less-than and your collection of dressy attire is nonexistent, we've got you covered. Here are the best places to shop for cheap wedding guest dresses online.

For Formal Dresses

Elegant formal wear for summer weddings and events at top shopping destinations

If you've got a formal affair to attend this summer and need a gorgeous gown, these stores have affordable formal dress options for under $100.

Nordstrom

Probably one of the most well-known and popular places to shop for formal wear, Nordstrom has some high-quality, yet affordable, pieces for all types of weddings.

Another option is to shop at Nordstrom Rack if you have one near you. You may not find as many formal options at a brick-and-mortar store, but they do have some beautiful dresses for more casual events.

Nordstrom Shopping Tips

Shipping is always free on all orders.
Returns are always free (and easy!) and you can return online orders in-store.
If you find the same dress for less at another retailer, or if your dress goes on sale later, Nordstrom has a great price-matching and price-adjustment policy.
The Nordy Club (their loyalty program) earns you 1 point per dollar and 2,000 points gets you $20 to spend at Nordstrom. They often run 2x or 3x points promotions and Nordstrom card-holders get 3x points on their orders.

Lord & Taylor

Lord & Taylor transitioned from a brick-and-mortar department store to an online retailer when it was purchased in 2021. Their dress selections can run a pretty price tag, but they have some affordable evening and formalwear options for under $100.

Lord & Taylor Shopping Tips

Lord & Taylor frequently offers online coupon codes. Most often it is 15% off and it applies to their formal wear section.
Shipping is free with $99+ orders.
You can get email and/or text alerts for coupon codes and news.
Their VIP Club loyalty program gets you 1 point per $1 spent and you earn things like lower free shipping thresholds, access to exclusive deals, and early access to sales.

ASOS

ASOS offers a selection of both casual and formal wedding guest dresses, but their formal options are so well priced we had to include them in this section. With over 1,800 wedding guest dresses to choose from, you're bound to find one that fits both your style and your budget.

Asos Shopping Tips

Pay attention to the sizing and size charts. It has been said that ASOS runs large, so keep that in mind when ordering. They also offer a Fit Assistant to help you find the best size.
Utilize their "Save for Later" function to build boards for full wedding guest outfits, including shoes and accessories.
Students can get a 10% discount.
If you need your item fast, you can spend a little extra on shipping and pick it up at a Nordstrom store or other Click and Collect locations.

Macy's

Much like Nordstrom, Macy's is a solid choice for wedding formalwear. Not only do they have a huge selection of affordable wedding guest dresses online, but you likely also have a Macy's location near you where you could try things on in person.

Macy's Shopping Tips

Create a free Macy's account to get 25% off your next purchase.
Set up Macy's Wallet to keep track of discounts, promotions, and Macy's coupon codes.
Sign up for a Macy's credit card to get access to Star Money Bonus Days, members-only savings events, surprise savings at the register, birthday savings offers, free shipping on select categories, and more.

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Azazie

Azazie is a great resource for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and even brides themselves. They also have a selection of wedding guest dresses at insanely affordable price points. I used Azazie for my own bridesmaids in my wedding and I have also worn two Azazie bridesmaids dresses myself. The quality is amazing for the price and they even have a section of dresses under $50.

Azazie Shopping Tips

Students can get a 10% discount.
Most standard-size dresses (non-custom orders) are eligible for returns within 30 days of purchase.
Check shipping estimates on the product page to ensure you'll get your dress in time for the event. Some may take up to 3 weeks to arrive.

For Casual Dresses

If the summer wedding you're attending is more on the casual side, or if you have a birthday or anniversary party to attend, these retailers have a great selection of casual wedding guest and event dresses well within a $100 budget.

Lulus

Lulus has been my go-to for wedding guest dresses for the past ten years. They have a huge selection of maxi dresses, midi dresses, and short dresses to choose from. You can also filter by style, neckline, and sleeve length to make shopping quick and easy.

Lulus Shopping Tips

Shop through the app to get free shipping on all orders (usually a $50 minimum purchase).
Get 15% off your first order by signing up for their newsletter. Already an email subscriber? Sign up for texts and get 15% off any order.
Join their rewards program and get early access to promotions, discounts for reaching a new status, and exclusive access to members-only promotions.
Students get 10% off with Student Beans.
Refer your friends for $20 off $50 for them and a $20 referral credit for you when they purchase.

Venus

Venus has been around since 1982 and all of their dresses are priced under $90. They also have a variety of dresses that would work well for a destination or beach wedding.

Venus Shopping Tips

Sizes are based on misses sizing, which is larger than junior's sizing but smaller than women's sizing.
They offer promotions and coupon codes, like free shipping on $75 (FS75).
The Venus credit card will get you access to 2x or 3x bonus point promotions, $15 in your birthday month, $15 off upon opening, and $5 for every $100 spent.

ELOQUII

ELOQUII is an online-only retailer with a selection of casual event dresses in sizes 14-32. It's worth noting that they are also launching a bridal collection this summer.

ELOQUII Shopping Tips

ELOQUII Unlimited is a rental service for sizes 14-28. Shop up to 4 items at a time, shipping is free both ways, and you don't have to clean it after wearing! This is a very economical and eco-friendly event dress option.
Shop their semi-annual sale for huge discounts. Their last sale was in January of 2022 and we might see one coming up this summer.
ELOQUII coupon codes and promotions are listed at the top of the site, so you won't miss out.
You can find their ELOQUII Elements at Walmart for casual dress options under $40!

Boden

Shop Boden for casual wedding attire for women, men, and kids. Their women's section offers affordable wedding guest options with floral and stripe patterns. You can also shop their Vacation section for great options for affordable destination wedding apparel.

Boden Shopping Tips

Join their email list to get 15% off your first order.
Boden is a UK retailer so be sure to check the size chart before you order.
Shop their clearance section for the biggest discounts.
They often offer 15% or 20% off discounts which can be used on clearance items.

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Pink Blush Maternity and Womens' Wear

Pink Blush Maternity offers a huge selection of maternity dresses for every occasion. They also offer many of the exact same dresses in standard, non-maternity, sizing. I purchased two baby shower dresses from Pink Blush Maternity and think they would be a perfect option for affordable wedding guest dresses.

Pink Blush Shopping Tips

They offer nearly all of their styles in maternity and non-maternity sizing. If you like a style, chances are you'll find one to fit you!
Their current promotions are listed at the top of the site.
Shop their Flash Sale section for discounts on select items that you can stack with current promotions.
Join their rewards program to get a $5 reward for every 1,000 points earned (points accrue more quickly the more you spend), $5-$10 birthday cash, 25% off coupons after every order, free shipping and returns, and exclusive promotions.
Refer a friend and get 25% off your order and 1,000 member points (which earns you $5!)

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