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Wedding dress codes aren’t so cut and dried anymore. Black tie can actually mean cocktail dresses and cocktail attire can mean flats and a long, flowing frock. It seems that the more far-flung the destination, the harder it becomes to provide guidelines for guests. Black tie on the beach in Mexico, you say? But how do I wear a gown and heels on the sand? A cool, fashion-insider wedding in Andalusia with no dress code on the invitation? Where do I even begin?
Thankfully, a few of the most beautiful Vogue weddings are here to provide some visual inspiration. For example, a canal wedding in Copenhagen called for a more casual shirtdress, leopard coat, and a pair of pink wedges. Formal nuptials in Kyoto required a slinky strapless black dress and stilettos. And if you’re only venturing as far as New York City Hall, a simple day dress and block-heel sandals would do just fine.
Here, four ways to dress for four inspired weddings around the world.
The Unconventional Wedding in Michoacán, Mexico
The Canal-Side Nuptials in Copenhagen
The Black-Tie Affair in Kyoto
The Laid-Back Celebration at New York City Hall
