The Best Dresses to Wear to Your Rehearsal Dinner

By Elizabeth Swanson

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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.

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

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

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Brock Collection

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

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Zara

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Zara Satin Dress, $69.90, zara.com

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Chloé

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

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Ulla Johnson

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

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ASOS Design

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

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La Ligne

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

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Rebecca Taylor

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

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Black Halo

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Black Halo "Ellen" Mini Dress, $375,

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Reformation

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

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Juliet Dunn

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

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Laura Ashley

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

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Les Reveries

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

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Alexa Chung

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

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Saylor

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

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Alice Archer

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

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ASOS Design

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

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Markarian

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

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Zara

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Zara Pleated Dress, $69.90, zara.com

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Ulla Johnson

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

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Gul Hurgel

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

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Barneys New York

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

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Caroline Constas

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

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Luisa Beccaria

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

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Olivia Von Halle

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

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Rebecca Taylor

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

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Rochas

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

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Sara Battaglia

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

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Zac Posen

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Zac Posen Floral Cotton Shirt Dress, $1,390, barneys.com

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Hobbs London

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Hobbs London "Carly" Dress, $355, bloomingdales.com

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Forte Forte

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Forte Forte Back Neckline Dress, $610, shopbop.com

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Georgia Alice

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Georgia Alice crinkled-satin midi dress, $470, net-a-porter.com

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Zimmermann

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Zimmermann Corsage Bow Dress, $895, us.zimmermannwear.com

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Ulla Johnson

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Ulla Johnson "Freida" Dress, $375, ullajohnson.com

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Brock Collection

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Brock Collection "Onilde" Dress, $2,263, matchesfashion.com

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ASOS Design

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ASOS Design Pleated Bodice Floral Midi Pencil Dress, $79, asos.com

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Proenza Schouler

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Proenza Schouler Geometric Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, $990, barneys.com

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Etoile Isabel Marant

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Etoile Isabel Marant "Alba" Dress, $408, neimanmarcus.com

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Self-Portrait

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Self-Portrait Mixed Floral Dress, $258, bergdorfgoodman.com

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