YOU may not think that this time of year is prime time for shopping for a wedding outfit.
With the main wedding season running from April to October, this month is not the usual point we think about what to wear to a summer wedding.
However, the high street clearly thinks the time is now, with a number of brands releasing bridal and occasion-wear collections in the last few weeks.
From River Island teaming up with artist Joe Horner to release an occasion-wear edit, to Nobody’s Child launching its first ever bridal collection, bagging the perfect wedding look early is easier than ever.
Here, Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale shows you the new collections, as well as some top occasion-wear picks from the rest of the high street.
River Island
River Island has collaborated with artist Joe Horner to create a capsule collection perfect for every day in your 2025 diary.
Featuring an array of floral patterned pieces, they range from dresses and suits to co-ords and accessories.
Joe says that adding florals to pieces makes everything feel more expensive and fresher.
And these sure are the perfect occasion pieces.
Nobody’s Child
This is the first ever bridal collection for the brand – launched on Boxing Day, it features 12 different bridal dresses and 25 bridesmaid and wedding guest dresses.
As well as selling on its own website, you can also rent the pieces from rental site HURR.
Available in white and a range of pastel colours, the range also has lots of texture including jacquard, ruffles and statement bows.
With prices starting from £110, this is certainly going to be popular with those who have wedding dates in their 2025 diaries.
Monsoon
Monsoon has a whole tab dedicated to weddings on its website.
As well as bridal dresses, there are suits, jumpsuits, jackets and skirts.
You can also find bridesmaid and wedding guest dresses, plus flower girl and page boy outfits.
Abercrombie & Fitch
People went wild for Abercrombie’s wedding guest dresses over summer last year, particularly the butter-yellow shade satin midi dress.
Ideal if you’re a wedding guest or a bridesmaid, it is super-versatile and still in stock for 2025.
Its bridal range is also super-chic, with this strapless scarf white dress for just £110.
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Karenmillen.com
Karen Millen has offered a bridal range for quite a few years now – on the website, you’ll find a mix of white pieces for brides, as well as lots of choice for guests and bridesmaids.
This embellished maxi-dress is perfect for a bride who wants a bit of bling, while this satin-long sleeve dress comes in an array of different colours.
Or if you want to pack a punch with your look, why not try this one-shouldered fuchsia dress?
Phase Eight
If you’re searching for outfits for all the family, then take a look at Phase Eight.
The brand not only stocks bridal looks, but bridesmaid, wedding guest and mother-of-the-bride choices, too.
It has a range of styles on its website from fringed boho dresses to this gorgeous 1960s-style A-line midi dress.
When it comes to the rest of the wedding party, these green and red satin midi dresses would work well for older kids and teens, too.