When considering what to wear to a wedding, remember: there’s no rule that limits you to a dress. If you’re looking for an alternative guest outfit, it’s all about tailored two-pieces – sophisticated skirt suits by the likes of Rowen Rose, Alessandra Rich and Giambattista Valli offer oodles of elegance for more formal weddings. Elsewhere, Alexander McQueen, Anouki and Roland Mouret make you the coolest person at the party with oversized suiting in paint-box pops of colour.

Pastel colours are a mainstay of the summer wedding season – timeless and seasonally fitting, this pretty palette will feel as chic as it does now years into the future, giving you plenty of opportunities to rewear an outfit. It’s fortunate, then, that these ice-cream hues are abundant for Spring/Summer 2023. Baby blue, lavender, sunny yellow and candyfloss pink all come in a delectable range of styles thanks to 16Arlington, Victoria Beckham, Zimmermann, Self-Portrait and more.

As more couples do away with tradition, gone too are bygone rules of dress codes. Secular ceremonies and city-based receptions, for example, make space for something daring. Skin-baring cut-outs, mini dresses and slinky silhouettes from the likes of Christopher Esber, Maria Lucia Hohan and Jacquemus feel fresh and fashion-forward for contemporary weddings. As for the age-old question: can you wear black to a wedding? Absolutely! Little black dresses can look edgy and elegant for today’s modern wedding scene. Opt for something with playful details, like Mach & Mach’s feather trim, and bring in vibrancy via your shoes, bags, jewellery or make-up.