Wedding season may be spring through summer, but you'll often find the best venues and caterers are more available during the colder months. So while your calendar may not be brimming with invites to your friend's big day in December, we guarantee there will be the rogue one taking advantage of the benefits of a winter wedding.
But what to wear? Resist the urge to don 60 denier tights, and instead opt for a statement piece that'll slot nicely into your everyday wardrobe post-event. From ruffled dresses to sleek clutches, via elegant mules and floral floor-skimming gowns, we've found the most gorgeous pieces to wear to a winter wedding.
Any dress from Rixo would be suitable for a wedding, but this satin space-age number is top of our list.
Rixo Sheena Space Age Spot Long Sleeved Midi Dress, £295, available at Rixo
Add a little drama with ruffles and a waterfall hem.
Warehouse Soft Jacquard Asymmetric Dress, £51.75, available at Warehouse
Who said winter meant muted tones? This silk amber dress works as well for day or night, ceremony or party.
Kitri Isadora Silk Midi Dress, £185, available at Kitri
You simply can't go wrong with Ganni. Wear this to a wedding now, and with sandals come summer.
Ganni Marceau Georgette Maxi Dress, £190, available at Ganni
Layer a classic coat over this ruffled Dodo Bar Or dress.
Dodo Bar Or Embroidered Flared Dress, £1,854, available at Farfetch
No need to make a statement with the rest of your get-up when these emerald beauties take centre stage.
Tabitha Simmons Reyner 100 Crystal Buckle Sandals, £595, available at Browns
This is a winter floral if ever we've seen one. Layer a faux fur over the top, and you're good to go!
Ghost Colette Dress Ruth Flower, £75, available at Ghost
Mini bucket bags are having a moment, and this metallic Zara one will see us from wedding to NYE.
Zara Metallic Mesh Mini Bucket Bag, £29.99, available at Zara
For a more casual affair, this Marni dress is the epitome of winter floral.
Marni Long Dress, £1,570, available at 24 Sevres
Mules are here to stay after a year of reigning supreme. This tassel update from Uterqüe is top of our shopping list.
Uterqüe Black Mules With Tassels, £95, available at Uterqüe
Pastels aren't just for spring, and dresses aren't your only wedding option.
Les Heroines The Betty Jumpsuit, £504, available at Les Heroines.
These fuchsia mules look more luxury than their price point suggests.
Topshop Galaxy Flare Heel Mules, £69, available at Topshop
Another flash of colour, courtesy of Preen By Thornton Bregazzi – that asymmetric shoulder is a showstopper.
Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Danica One-Shoulder A-Line Dress, £850, available at Matches Fashion
No matter what you wear, these Finery earrings will be conversation-starters.
Finery Dolly Two-Tone Mirror Crinkle Earrings, £39, available at Finery
This dress can help us pretend it's spring when really it's 2 degrees.
Ganni Seneca Silk Maxi Dress, £475, available at Ganni
To be worn with heels at the church ceremony and trainers at the pub lunch reception.
Alexa Chung Tiered Garden Dress, £565, available at Alexa Chung
If dresses aren't your thing, this French Connection jumpsuit does the trick – we're wearing for work, too.
French Connection Hiva Crepe Flared Jumpsuit, £140, available at French Connection
These heels from Charlotte Olympia are pure glamour.
Charlotte Olympia Blyton Sandal, £525, available at Charlotte Olympia
Lace doesn't need to mean vamp.
Ganni Flynn Lace Wrap Dress, £210, available at Gianni
De La Vali is Kate Moss-approved, and this silk maxi will be a mainstay of our wardrobe, post-wedding.
De La Vali Silk Maxi Floral Dress With Bell Sleeves, £595, available at Browns
YAS do wonderful floral dresses, like this teal number.
YAS High Neck Maxi Dress, £60, available at Topshop
This Zara suit ensures two things: you're sitting comfortably for the ceremony and feeling free enough to tear down the dance floor during the reception.
Zara Printed Trousers, £39.99, available at Zara
Zara Pyjama Shirt, £39.99, available at Zara
Another clutch to hide your essentials while breaking shapes on the dance floor.
& Other Stories Velvet Clutch, £59, available at & Other Stories
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