Here’s Where To Get The Best Maternity Wedding Guest Dresses

While watching two friends or family members get married is super exciting, let's face it, selecting a wedding guest dress is tricky at the best of times, let alone when you're pregnant. Luckily, maternity wedding guest dresses are no longer few and far between, especially as you don't necessarily need to buy from a dedicated maternity range. Look out for certain details - a babydoll silhouette, for example - and you can shop from a brand's entire offering The main thing to consider is that because you might need to go up a size or two, it really is best to shop for a maternity wedding guest dress in person as opposed to online.

The good news is that it does present the perfect excuse to go shopping – an activity anyone can get on board with. Since you’ll probably have less stamina for browsing while you’re pregnant, it pays to do a bit of research in advance and consider your options before you set out. That way, you don’t waste time marching around stores that don’t stock maternity-friendly wedding guest dresses or trying on items that just won’t work with a bump.

Grazia's Best Maternity Wedding Guest Dresses at a Glance

Editor's Choice: Sister Jane, Grape Jacquard Cami Dress

Best high-end maternity wedding guest dress: Ganni, Taffeta Long Dress

Best halter-neck maternity wedding guest dress: COS, Halter-Neck A-line Maxi Dress

Best wrap maternity wedding guest dress: Seraphine, Bessie Floral Maternity Dress

So, whether you're looking for a voluminous dress to flow over your bump or want to dress it up with something more form-fitting, there's a maternity wedding guest dress for everyone. Here are our top picks, including everything from Sister Jane to ASOS to Seraphine.

SHOP: Maternity Wedding Guest Dresses

What can a pregnant woman wear to a wedding?

We're true believers in the fact that, when it comes to wedding guest dressing, you should ultimately be wearing something that makes you feel comfortable on the inside and out. If your summer mood is wafting around in a silk or cotton kaftan, something with plenty of volume is probably a good shout. If, on the other hand, a form-fitting bodycon dress is how you tend to do business on the wedding circuit, go right ahead with this one-shouldered maxi dress from Club L. Here are a few things to bear in mind before you splash the cash…

Watch The Waist

There will come a time when you're growing bump might start to strain against your waistline, which won't be comfortable for a long day of celebrations, trust us. Wedding guest dresses with an empire-line that are cut under the bust are much easier to wear as they’ll flow over your tummy and be much less constraining.

Floaty Is Your Friend

Kaftan and smock-style dresses are not only super chic but are preggo-friendly too. You’ll find lots of great floaty dresses this season; stylish but also great bump-coverers. A particularly perfect option for maternity wedding guest dresses if you're heading to a beach ceremony.

Size Is Just A Number

Not all shops stock a dedicated maternity dress range, but you can still find items in non-maternity collections that would work, provided you go up a couple of sizes. Shape and fit are much more important than size here, so make sure you opt for a style that makes you feel comfortable and try it on in a couple of options if necessary.

Longer Is Better

When shopping for dresses, look carefully at the hemlines and make sure you have a bit of slack built in for when the bump gets bigger. If necessary, go a size up to get the length right.

Try Renting

And finally, why not consider renting? Not only is this better for your purse, but it’s kinder on the environment, too - plus you can borrow a dress from around £20, in any size required for you, whatever stage of pregnancy you're at - win-win.

Charlotte Pavitt worked as Grazia’s Fashion Assistant until 2022 when she left to join Liberty as Junior Interiors Editor. She's now Content Editor at Homes & Gardens.