September wedding outfits and September wedding outfit ideas for an early fall wedding 2023 – here! From daytime looks for city hall registries to linen for an early fall beach wedding and a countryside wedding, here are the best early fall wedding guest outfits for every September wedding. Scroll down and copy the looks if you want to be the best dressed wedding guest this season.

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Summer may be drawing to a close, but the wedding season is far from over. And ceremonies in cooler times call for a whole new dress code to match.

Play with beautiful tailoring for daytime affairs and make the switch from light pastels to rich berry tones. Look to more embellished fabrics as an alternative to playful florals. They will look luscious amidst the early fall landscape.

POV It is important to be practical about locations and adhere to prescribed dress codes. You know, the rules about leaving whites and creams to the bride and dressing in early fall colours.

Worry not; I made sure to put together early fall wedding guest outfits in the right colors.

THE BEST SEPTEMBER WEDDING OUTFITS 2023

By the way, all the collages that are posted in this article are hyperlinked and shoppable. Meaning, you can shop all these fashionable late summer wedding outfits just with a few clicks. To shop for your favourite early fall wedding guest outfit, simply click the items you need to copy the look.

POV If it is a multi-day affair, indulge in a series of outfit changes. It may not be your wedding, but it never hurts to have more than one fabulous September wedding guest dress.

EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST BEACH WEDDING OUTFITS

Early fall weddings by the sea are all about breezy silhouettes and fuss free shapes. Choose colours to match the glorious sunset and avoid multiple layers to stay cool under the sun. You also want something you don’t mind getting a little bit sandy and salty. Lastly, don’t bother with heels, and opt for a pair of flats or wedges.

1 SEPTEMBER BEACH WEDDING GUEST DRESS WITH FLAT SANDALS

Flat sandals with a dash of gold will perfectly match any September beach wedding guest dress. Especially those in linen.

2 MAXI BEACH WEDDING GUEST DRESS WITH SLIDES

Maxi lengths and airy ties are endlessly flattering and really set your heart aflutter.

3 LINEN DRESS WITH ESPADRILLES AND A HEADBAND

Choice of fabrics is all important for a wedding on the beach. Avoid sequins and too much glitz, and look instead to clean lines that match the beach and low-key surroundings. Simple accessories, like a headband, will help to make the outfit look extra special.

EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST FORMAL OUTFITS

If the dress code for an early fall wedding says formal, then really go the extra mile with a proper evening dress or a black pantsuit.

Be sure to avoid daytime looks with cotton or linen and opt for more luxe styles in silk, taffeta or lace.

4 BLACK FLORAL DRESS WITH BLUE HEELS

Now is the time to go in for a bit of sparkle, add on those pearly accessories and get statement heels to stand out.

Indulge in everything you ever imagined in fantasies of fabric and embroidery. POV I always feel like a princess in these blooming florals executed with sequins. And I know you will love this September wedding guest dress, too. POV The photo in collage was taken in October, so we can say this is an October wedding guest dress, too.

5 BLACK PANTSUIT WITH HIGH HEEL MULES

Now the weather is cool enough to wear smart tailoring with ease, we love the option on offer. A black pantsuit offers the perfect balance between looking formal and feeling special.

SEPTEMBER WEDDING GUEST CITY OUTFITS

Go for graphic simplicity to suit the modernity of an urban early fall setting.

For a traditional wedding format that takes you from an early afternoon ceremony at the city hall to dancing after dinner, you need options that go seamlessly from day to night. Rich jewel tones of green, brown and black are perfectly suited for early fall weddings.

6 SATIN GREEN DRESS WITH SANDALS

Choose luxurious fabrics in silk and satin to reflect the occasion. A satin green dress will take you from city hall to the dance floor effortlessly.

7 SLIP DRESS WITH BLAZER AND SANDALS

Inject some edge into your outfit for September weddings held in cool, urban settings by investigating the power of simple minimalism. Pair a brown slip dress with a double breasted blazer and sandals for a sleek, modern look. A striking design in brown and navy is our palette of choice this season.

8 LITTLE BLACK DRESS WITH HIGH HEELS

Whether they are signing at the town hall or having a lavish ceremony at the rooftop club with everyone they know, a little black dress will never look out of place.

EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST CHURCH OUTFITS

A church comes with its own set of rules and dress code. Luckily, it is easy to follow all in early September.

9 EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST LONG SLEEVE DRESS WITH SLINGBACKS AND FASCINATOR

Tailoring and structure will lend an elegant air to the formal parts of the wedding.

10 SHORT SLEEVE SEPTEMBER NAVY WEDDING GUEST DRESS WITH PUMPS

Small and intimate, not every church wedding calls for grand gestures and fascinators. If you want to keep things low-key, look to exquisite tailoring and sleek silhouettes for a touch of glamour that feels just right.

Navy wedding guest dresses always look elegantly poised in a pastoral setting.

11 TWEED SEPTEMBER WEDDING GUEST GREY DRESS

Daytime elegance comes assured with a tweed dress whlist subtle touches of metallic thread and buttons that add a special touch that doesn’t feel overdone. For that pop of something exquisite, why not add a fashionable weeing guest hair accessory like a headband adorned with diamanté?

EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST BLACK TIE OUTFITS

If you are looking for that grand entrance, length and volume are the best ways to make an impact. Explore styles with full ballgown skirts or slits to create those high drama moments and feel your most beautiful self.

12 CUTOUT BLACK RUCHED DRESS WITH HIGH HEEL MULES

Dresses that already come adorned at the neckline will help to simplify your wedding guest dressing. Why worry about accessorising when you already have clusters of luminous pearls and sparkling diamanté around your neck? POV I’m never late when I wear this exceptional September wedding guest dress.

13 GRAY EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST GOWN

Seize this opportunity to showcase full-length gowns and revel in the grey early fall wedding guest gown. Embrace the fun of dressing up and get ready for the best night ever.

14 EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST NAVY BLUE DRESS WITH BLUE PUMPS

When the night goes dark and the lights come up, it is time to put on a tiara.

EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST BOHO OUTFITS

If the bride decides to throw the rulebook out the window and plan a boho wedding, make sure you follow the theme.

With a variety of styles that put a unique spin on early fall boho weddings, play around with silhouettes and indulge in autumnal prints.

15 SHORT FALL PAISLEY PRINT DRESS WITH SANDALS

While you are looking for something informal for an early fall boho wedding, you still want your early fall wedding guest boho outfit to pack a punch.

Braids sharpen up a boho wedding guest dress, making it gloriously appropriate for occasion dressing.

16 MIDI FALL FLORAL DRESS WITH SANDAL MULES AND HAIR ACCESSORY

Accessories provide a beautiful accent to the boho wedding guest dress of your dreams. Whether you are going for midi length or autumnal florals, hair accessories are bound to be a perfect match.

EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST COUNTRY OUTFITS

Sweeping countryside calls for exceptional dresses in earthy tones.

17 BROWN SHORT SLEEVE LONG LINEN DRESS WITH SANDALS

Be at ease in relaxed silhouettes if you are looking for less formal options. A brown linen dress is also a chic style statement for a countryside early fall wedding.

18 LINEN TOP WITH BLACK BRODERIE ANGLAISE SKIRT AND SANDALS

For the ceremony at the barn, give traditional tailoring a modern spin by going for a linen crop top and broderie Anglaise. Embroidered A-style midi skirts offer a nice touch of movement to counterbalance the crop top. Pair with a pair of classic sandals for total sophistication.

EARLY FALL WEDDING GUEST VINEYARD OUTFITS

Relaxed and at ease, airy layers will make celebrating at the vineyard a total breeze. Silky fabrics with long sleeves and ruffles provide the perfect amount of detail for something elevated that doesn’t feel overly formal for a fall wedding guest at the vineyard wedding.

19 LONG SLEEVE BURGUNDY OCTOBER WEDDING GUEST DRESS WITH SANDALS

Still, there is something unfailingly elegant in a more covered-up approach, which suggests a confident approach to style. As a bonus, long sleeve dresses are more practical as we step into the season of winter weddings.

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If you are feeling overwhelmed by choice for an early fall wedding and deliberating which direction to turn, I made a comprehensive list of delectable options for an early fall bridal party. Go through FAQ – it will help, for sure.

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So these were my favourite September wedding outfits and September wedding outfit ideas. Surely you can wear at least two of these late summer wedding guest outfits for a fall wedding in October, too. But you might want to see the new fall wedding guest outfits I put together just for you, first. Check them out!