With the craziness of this past year and subsequent shake-up in the wedding industry, backyard weddings are becoming a staple these days, with no sign of slowing down. So with inevitable backyard weddings in your future, what do you wear to such an occasion?

What to wear to a backyard wedding can be confusing. After all, backyard weddings can range from intimate and casual to luxe and extravagant. It can leave guests a little unsure of how to look the part.

We’ll break it all down in today’s post, so if you’re struggling with what to wear to a backyard wedding, read on!

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Small Home Gathering

For smaller weddings in the bride and groom’s backyard (or another family member’s yard), it’s best to keep it on the casual side. Unless the invite explicitly says black tie or semi-formal attire, expect an upscale picnic vibe.

Opt for comfy sandals or wedges and avoid heels that might get stuck in the grass. And depending on the time of year, choose a long or short dress that is effortless and flowy!

Garden Party

A small step up in dressiness from the previous option, the garden party tends to be a bit fancier than a casual backyard shindig. It may even border on the edge of semi-formal. These midi-dresses with fabulous prints, paired with sweet sandals and statement earrings make them the perfect option no matter the formality ends up being.

You’ll stand out – but in the best way! Not because you’re over- or under-dressed, but because your outfit is killer!

Elevated & Elegant

Is the bride planning a formal soiree? Complete with outdoor furniture, tent set ups, extravagant decor and flower arrangements – the works? Own the night without feeling too overdone in a sassy maxi dress, eye-catching earrings, and chunky heels (perfect for leveling up your look, but they won’t stick in the grass like stilettos should you find yourself walking across the yard).