Weddings are special, magical celebrations, full of love, laughter and memories. There’s fancy food, exciting entertainment, and stylish outfits; for everyone from the bride and groom to the tiniest guests – your babies.
Finding the right outfit for your baby to wear to a wedding can be tricky, though. You want them to be comfortable, you want the clothes to be practical – you’ll still need to change nappies, after all – and, you don’t want to be spending a month’s wages on their wardrobe when it’ll all end up covered in milk, snot, tears, cake, and goodness knows what else.
There are lots of options for your baby when it comes to an eye-catching outfit; everyone loves a cute baby at a wedding, even if you’re running out to the back of the marquee with them as they cry through the speeches.
We’ve searched the best online retailers to find our favourite baby wedding outfits. We’ve looked at practicality, style, and budget options. One thing we noticed was how many baby wedding outfits feature tiny fiddly buttons, which you wouldn’t thank us for if you’re trying to change a nappy before the first dance ends – so we’ve aimed for the comfiest, handiest, and cutest options.
Best baby wedding outfit for girl
John Lewiswww.johnlewis.com
We've been trying to get our hands on a strawberry-print dress since lockdown, and have fallen in love with this adorable strawberry dress for our babies. Your little one will look good enough to eat at any summer wedding in this outfit, which you could easily add to with a little cardigan if it gets a little chilly. Available in sizes from newborn to two to three years.
Review: "Perfect for baby's first experience of warm, sunny weather - and there is even a sun hat to go with this adorable outfit."
tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk
You can't beat a baby in dungarees in our opinion and this cute set from Tu is ideal for younger babies attending an Autumn wedding. The dungarees have a teeny central pocket while the coordinating bodysuit has a classic Peter Pan collar. Both are made from soft pure cotton for the ultimate comfort.
Best baby wedding dress floral
John Lewiswww.johnlewis.com
Another summer sale bargain, this floral dress is super cute, with flowers in primary colours and splashes of pink and turquoise. The jersey fabric makes this easy to put on and take off, and will wash well should a poosplosion happen in the middle of the service.
Best baby wedding evening dresses
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
Available in sizes from newborns to 12-18 months, this white embroidered dress from M&S is adorable. It’s made from organic cotton so will be comfy and not too hot for those summer weddings, and has popper fastenings for ease. It’s only available online so get it while you still can.
Review: "A beautiful little dress my granddaughter will look beautiful in it."
Best baby wedding outfit for boy
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
There’s something undeniably adorable about a baby wearing a Peter Rabbit outfit, and for a wedding, this is pretty perfect. Poppers on the bottom make for easy nappy changes. The short-sleeve bodysuit looks like the cutest polo shirt, and of course there are matching socks, too. 100 per cent cotton means this will feel comfy in summer weather.
Review: "Absolutely love this wee outfit, lovely colour. Well made and good quality. Fits true to size."
M&Swww.marksandspencer.com
Soft cotton to keep baby cool during the celebrations, this bodysuit has an overlay to make it look like a dress. Handy poppers on the bottom, this can easily be worn with a cardie or long-sleeve vest if it gets a bit chilly.
Review: "Beautiful cotton Summer dress with integrated bodysuit. Lovely gift for a baby shower."
Monsoonwww.monsoon.co.uk
Currently on sale, grab this beautiful flowery dress while you still can. It’s available in sizes from birth to three years. Monsoon is brilliant for occasion-wear for little ones; they have plenty of delicious-looking outfits for toddlers, although for babies they are a bit more limited.
Review: "Such pretty dresses and superb quality."
www.polarnopyret.co.uk
Simple and stylish, this traditional gingham checked dress from Polarn O. Pyret is comfy and airy for summer weddings. What we love is the matching outfits in older ages, so siblings can look stylish together. Available in sizes from one to two months to nine to 12 months.
Review: "Lovely quality and made to last, this is perfect for a summery wedding while keeping my baby cool."
Nextwww2.next.co.uk
Available in sizes from three to six months, this isn’t one for newborns but perfect for older babies. Your little one will be the most handsome guest at the wedding in this four-piece set, with checked shorts and waistcoat, flowery shirt, and blue bow tie. The waist on the shorts is adjustable too, so hopefully you’ll be able to get more than one wear out of them before they get too small. This style is also available as shorts/shirt/braces and waistcoat/shirt/bow tie.
Best special-occasion dress
www2.next.co.uk
Absolutely beautiful special-occasion dress with gold embroidery on the front and neck, with buttons at the back that aren’t too fiddly. Available in red or gold too, and in sizes from newborn to two years.
Review: "Excellent quality, perfect for an occasion. Love the matching items too."
Nextwww2.next.co.uk
Your little wedding guest will fit in perfectly with the groomsmen in this adorable romper suit, with poppers for easy changing, made from cotton for comfort. Available in sizes from newborn up to two years.
Best four piece baby wedding outfit
Nextwww.next.co.uk
The wedding party will be utterly charmed by your little one in this trousers and braces combo, which comes with the shirt and bow tie too. Poppers on the trousers make for easy nappy changes during the wedding. Your baby will be the most dapper guest in this; available in sizes from newborn to two years.
www.marksandspencer.com
As well as being a sweet gift option, this adorable set makes up a charming little outfit for a wedding, made up from a traditional romper and a long-sleeved bodysuit with a collar, scattered with stars. The set also comes with a muslin square and a comforter.