Black Tie Garden Weddings
• A black tie garden wedding dress code combines refined elegance with a whimsical and relaxed garden setting.
• Lightweight styles, pastel colours, and floral prints in refined fabrics and silhouettes are the perfect styles for a black tie garden wedding.
• Accessories such as statement earrings, jewellery and clutches can elevate your black tie garden wedding guest dress.
• Floral print dresses and formal black dresses are perfect wedding guest dress options for a black tie garden wedding.
A black tie garden wedding is the perfect mix of refined elegance and whimsical nature, but finding a dress to suit the brief of black tie and garden can often prove difficult. Which wedding guest dresses would suit the relaxed atmosphere of a garden setting and the sophisticated black tie dress code? We explore how to choose the perfect style for this wedding dress code.
What is a black tie garden wedding?
When two unlikely themes collide, it can often be a match made in heaven. A black tie garden wedding is not necessarily a standard dress code, but it is a dress code that is becoming more and more popular. As couples want to combine the ethereal nature of a garden scene with the timeless essence of a black tie code. When we think about what it means to have a black tie garden dress code, we think of the merging of light and dark.
Can I wear floral prints to a black tie garden wedding?
Yes, you can wear floral print styles to a black tie garden wedding. Floral prints in elegant fabrics and chic silhouettes are the perfect choice for a black tie garden wedding. A floral print style combines black tie elegance with the garden setting aesthetic.
Can I wear a black dress to a garden wedding?
Yes, a black dress is a great choice for a garden wedding, especially if the garden wedding dress code errs on the more formal side. Balance your black wedding guest dress with lighter accessories or floral details to suit the garden aesthetic.
Black Tie Garden Wedding Outfit Ideas
Black tie meets garden in a number of ways, you can opt for a black dress, but perhaps make it a midi rather than a gown, or make it more of a lightweight number rather than a heavy ball gown. You could also consider something pastel coloured, but make it sparkle with sequins to bring a bit of the black tie essence to the garden setting. There are a number of ways to bring both black tie and garden to your wedding guest look, and in addition to colour and silhouette, you can also accessorise bring a sense of finality to your look.
Sophisticated Pastels
Turn garden pastels into black tie by adding a bit of sophisticated sparkle. Sequins are the perfect choice for a black tie garden wedding guest as they bring a touch of glimmer as well as a bit of whimsy, especially when they are pastel coloured. If you would prefer to not opt for sequins, then opt for a pastel coloured gown with a sophisticated off the shoulder neckline, this would also pair perfectly with some drop earrings and a sparkling heel.
Classic Yet Lightweight
When it comes to dressing for a black tie garden dress code, consider silhouettes that lend from a classic silhouette, but in a lightweight fabric. Lightweight fabrics will be airy and comfortable, perfect for a wedding set in the garden under the sun. Styles made from chiffon or satins are a great choice for a garden wedding. Opt for styles that have classic necklines such as v necklines or high necklines to bring a bit of black tie to the garden scene.
Whimsy Meets Glamour
Garden weddings always have a whimsical nature about them, while black tie weddings bring the glamour. Combine whimsy with glamour by choosing styles that embrace both features. Details such as rosettes or bows will transform a glamourous black tie silhouette into something a little more ethereal for a garden setting. Wear your dress with some glittering jewellery and a chic clutch for an extra special black tie garden wedding guest look.
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Updated on 21/07/2025
