The Best Dresses to Wear to Your Rehearsal Dinner

Get wedding-ready with these beautiful pre-wedding party outfits.

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You've put a lot of thought into your wedding-day attire—everything from your wedding dress and jewelry to your shoes and veil was carefully selected to match your personality and big-day vision—but what about what you'll wear to your rehearsal dinner? As the official kickoff to your wedding celebration, the rehearsal (and any following welcome parties) is a big deal. That's why shopping for the perfect rehearsal dinner dress early is key.

You can wear just about anything you'd like: If you've had your eye on a slinky white slip dress or a fun eyelet maxi, your rehearsal dinner is the perfect opportunity to go for it. Want to save white for the big day itself? Pink, purple, blue, yellow, red, and even black are all acceptable colors. It's your event, after all! You should wear what you like. Do you favor patterns over solids (or vice versa)? Wear an outfit that is reflective of your personal taste. In short: There are really no rules when it comes to rehearsal dinner fashion. As long as you're happy and love what you're wearing, you've made a good choice.

Whether you want to wear white, a breezy floral pattern, or a glamorous, head-turning dress, we want to help make shopping for your rehearsal dinner outfit a little easier. To that end, we've rounded up a selection of beautiful dresses perfect for this pre-wedding event. No matter if you're looking to splurge or save, go subtle or over-the-top, or wear something that feels bridal-inspired or not, we think you'll find your ideal rehearsal dinner dress here.

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REDValentino

Courtesy of Matches Fashion

REDValentino Polka Dot Cotton Voile Midi Dress, $681, matchesfashion.com

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Brock Collection

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Brock Collection Floral-Print Cotton Maxi Dress, $1,620, net-a-porter.com

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Zara

Courtesy of Zara

Zara Satin Dress, $69.90, zara.com

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Chloé

Courtesy of The Webster

Chloé Floral-Print Midi Dress, $2,350, thewebster.us

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Ulla Johnson

Courtesy of Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson "Desiree" Gown, $795, ullajohnson.com

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ASOS Design

Courtesy of ASOS

ASOS Design Double Layer Midi Embroidered Dress, $119, asos.com

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La Ligne

Courtesy of La Ligne

La Ligne "La Frange" Dress, $495, lalignenyc.com

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Rebecca Taylor

Courtesy of Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor La Vie "Mireille" Embroidered Dress, $395, rebeccataylor.com

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Black Halo

Courtesy of Shopbop

Black Halo "Ellen" Mini Dress, $375,

shopbop.com

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Reformation

Courtesy of The Reformation

Reformation "Dolci" Dress, $248, thereformation.com

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Juliet Dunn

Courtesy of Matches Fashion

Juliet Dunn Floral-Print Ruffled Cotton Wrap Dress, $315, matchesfashion.com

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Laura Ashley

Courtesy of Urban Outfitters

Laura Ashley "Maisy" Mock-Neck Mini Dress, $89, urbanoutfitters.com

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Les Reveries

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Les Reveries Pleated Floral-Print Cotton Poplin Midi Dress, $390, net-a-porter.com

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Alexa Chung

Courtesy of The Webster

Alexa Chung Pinstripe One-Shoulder Dress, $725, thewebster.us

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Saylor

Courtesy of Shopbop

Saylor "Ireland" Dress, $253, shopbop.com

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Alice Archer

Courtesy of Barneys

Alice Archer "Gloria" Embroidered Silk Midi Dress, $2,240, barneys.com

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ASOS Design

Courtesy of ASOS

ASOS Design Ruffle Maxi Dress, $119, asos.com

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Markarian

Courtesy of Moda Operandi

Markarian "Tilney" Floral-Embroidered Cotton Dress, $1,395, modaoperandi.com

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Zara

Courtesy of Zara

Zara Pleated Dress, $69.90, zara.com

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Ulla Johnson

Courtesy of Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson "Neema" Dress, $725, ullajohnson.com

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Gul Hurgel

Courtesy of Marissa Collections

Gul Hurgel Ruffle-Sleeve Daisy-Print Midi Dress, $795, marissacollections.com

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Barneys New York

Courtesy of Barneys

Barneys New York Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress, $795, barneys.com

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Caroline Constas

Courtesy of Moda Operandi

Caroline Constas "Bardot" Off-the-Shoulder Printed Cotton Maxi Dress, $795, modaoperandi.com

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Luisa Beccaria

Courtesy of Marissa Collections

Luisa Beccaria Ribbon Straps Midi Dress, $1,980, marissacollections.com

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Olivia Von Halle

Courtesy of Shopbop

Olivia Von Halle "Issa" Ivory Slip, $390, shopbop.com

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Rebecca Taylor

Courtesy of Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor Plaid Tweed Dress, $495, rebeccataylor.com

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Rochas

Courtesy of Matches Fashion

Rochas Tiered Cotton Dress, $2,778, matchesfashion.com

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Sara Battaglia

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Sara Battaglia Cape Effect Cloqué Mini Dress, $785, net-a-porter.com

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REDValentino

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Brock Collection

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Zara

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Chloé

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Ulla Johnson

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Rebecca Taylor

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Black Halo

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Reformation

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Juliet Dunn

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Laura Ashley

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Les Reveries

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Alexa Chung

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Saylor

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Alice Archer

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ASOS Design

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Markarian

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Zara

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Ulla Johnson

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Gul Hurgel

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Barneys New York

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Caroline Constas

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Luisa Beccaria

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Olivia Von Halle

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