With lots of couples opting for longer wedding celebrations, the rehearsal dinner has blown up in popularity. From a traditional intimate gathering after a ceremony rehearsal, to a glamourous welcome meal the night before the wedding, the rehearsal dinner kickstarts your wedding celebrations so you'll want your night-before outfit to shine!

It's also likely the first time you'll greet your guests as soon-to-be-weds. To help you find the right style for your wedding welcome party look, we've rounded up 60+ gorgeous rehearsal dinner outfits for brides. Of course these can also work as Day Two outfits too if you're keeping celebrations going the day after your wedding!

Rehearsal Dinner Outfits for Brides

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1. Irish style influencer Louise Cooney kicked off her wedding celebrations with a Nadine Merabi boned top with a floor-length drape and tailored trousers that exuded modern sophistication and she completed the look with sleek Dior shoes.

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2. Magdalena's rehearsal dinner ensemble brimmed with vintage charm just like the rest of her incredible destination wedding style. She wore the asymmetric floral lace Carmen dress by Grace Loves Lace, a lace-trimmed bridal scarf, the Aisha peep-toe stiletto heels by Badgley Mischka, rented jewellery from Verstolo, and a pearl beaded bag.

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3. Ahead of her fairytale wedding in Portugal, Vivienne wowed in the Charlotte Mills Chloe glitter dress which she styled with the Cult Gaia Eos clutch, which is an iconic bridal bag, and beautiful bow Jimmy Choo heels.

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4. For her Venetian themed rehearsal dinner, One Fab Day bride Rachel wore a lightweight linen co-ord with floral lace accents from the Celeste range by the Australian label Byee which she paired with oversized floral earrings from ASOS.

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5. The fringe detail on this rehearsal dinner dress adds a massive dose of fun to the look, don't you think?

6. To tie the knot with Irish rugby star Thomas Daly, Ali Browne served up classic bridal style with a cool-girl twist including her rehearsal dinner dress by Effie Kats with a low back and a statement bow. She accessorised her party-from-the-back dress with Amina Muaddi heels and a Bottega Veneta braided bag. 

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7. Can you believe this chic look is from ASOS?! The berry-toned heels add a stylish pop of colour to this wedding-worthy LBD outfit, while the tulle hair bow add a bridal touch.

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8. Robyn's destination wedding wardrobe was timeless, feminine and thoughtfully curated. The night before tying the knot she dazzled in a satin and lace dress. She had an image of a model wearing a very similar dress saved on her style mood board for years and when she came across the Majorelle midi she instantly knew it was the perfect piece for their welcome dinner.

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9. For her wedding rehearsal dinner, Jillian Eversole of Rhyme&Reason donned a fun feather trimmed Oscar de la Renta dress, Oscar de la Renta clutch and Mansur Gavriel kitten heels with Jimmy Choo shoe poufs!

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10. If you’re searching for a rehearsal dinner outfit that isn’t a dress, opt for a modern and stylish jumpsuit. This style from Luciana Balderrama is sleek, flattering, and comfortable, to boot!

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11. We love this tiered-frill vintage midi dress for a rehearsal dinner look, a city wedding, and every wedding festivity in between! Complete the look with a bold lip and statement earrings.

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12. For the bride who doesn't do dresses, this white suit rehearsal dinner look is perfection.

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13. We adored all of Kelly's wardrobe for her wedding in Tulum in Mexico, like her flowing sheer chiffon Mac Duggal gown with ostrich feather sleeves.

14. For brides who are wondering is it okay to wear black the night before your wedding, the answer is absolutely! Model Kelly Horrigan stunned in the Monique jumpsuit by Nadine Merabi with intricate lace, feather cuffs and velvet wide-leg trousers the night before her Cliff at Lyons wedding. She accessorised with oversized gold textured earrings by Irish jewellery brand Sonnie Jewellery.

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15. This sweet lace Bronx and Banco number worn by Veronica of Lombard and Fifth would be perfect for a hen party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, Day Two celebration, or any other fun events you may have around your big day!

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16. US bride Sarah's uber-chic co-ord had us swooning endlessly. It was custom made by Etsy designer Carbis Atelier UA and it included a satin corset with delicate peek-a-boo lace and a sleek pearl alongside a floral lace skirt with a scalloped hem.

17. We're obsessed with Jessica O'Mahony's rehearsal dinner dress by Cult Gaia, which she wore before saying 'I do' to her rugby player beau Peter O'Mahony in the South of France.

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18. Nothing quite says bridal like a tulle dress! We love this darling wedding-worthy look from Naomi Clarke of The Style Fairy which is by Irish design house PHOENIXV.

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19. Pastel pink is the perfect compliment to a spring or summer wedding and a deeply romantic choice for a rehearsal dinner outfit.

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20. For her rehearsal dinner outfit, Lauren Arthurs of Love Lauren wowed in an off-the-shoulder white dress from ASOS which she paired with Bottega Veneta heels and a gorgeous pearled veiled headpiece by Irish designer Aoife Harrison Design.

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21. A pearl-dappled midi exudes timeless elegance, like this long-sleeve square-neck midi.

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22. We're loving this super fun and flirty rehearsal dinner look! You just can't beat pearls and a bow.

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23. This party-ready look from Veronica of Lombard and Fifth would be perfect both your wedding rehearsal dinner or wedding after-party.

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24. For her sun-kissed Marbella wedding to Love Island alum Rob Lipsett, beauty and fashion influencer Linda Smyth opted for a rehearsal dinner look with a slight Aussie twist pairing a floral embroidered mini dress by Sabo with elegant Tony Bianco slingbacks.

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25. Ahead of her Cashel Palace Hotel wedding, Bríd wore a show-stopping and sleek ensemble featuring a white two-piece French Connection suit, earrings from One Dame Lane, the Christian Louboutin So Kate 120 patent-leather pumps and a Louis Vuitton bag.

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26. When in doubt put a bow on it, right? This Lulus jumpsuit is the perfect blend of feminine and sharp at the same time.

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27. Beachy and oh-so beautiful destination wedding rehearsal dinner inspiration comes courtesy of Irish designer Róisín Dockry and her crochet flower appliqué Meshki dress.

28. Joanna Cooper served up serious destination wedding style inspiration in Portugal the night before her wedding to rugby star Conor Murray wearing a bandeau lace maxi dress with scalloped edging.

29. What could be more chic than an elegant slip dress? Bride-to-be Clémentine MacNeice wore the perfect backless slip dress midi from Revolve for her night-before dinner.

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30. For brides looking to bring some drop waist dress dreaminess to their rehearsal dinner, they should channel One Fab Day bride Kristin. The night before tying the knot with GAA star Aidan O'Shea she slipped into a sumptuous satin midi by Lovers & Friends.

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31. One Fab Day bride Isabel seriously wowed us with her pop of colour, pre-wedding dinner look from Olivia Rubin.

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32. Show off those curves in a strapless body-hugging number like this fun dress with ruffled off-shoulder detail. We love the idea of adding contemporary earrings to complete the look.

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33. We love to see brides daring to be different with colourful wedding dresses, and the same rules apply for the rehearsal dinner. Becca Mehigan wowed in her vibrant co-ord which comprised of a crop top with bow straps and a voluminous maxi skirt the night before exchanging vows with rugby star Dave Kearney in Portugal.

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34. Don't be afraid to make a statement in head-to-toe sparkle. This sparkly number was born for the bold brides!

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35. We don't know which we love more, Nitsan Raiter's sweet tulle LWD (Little White Dress!) or those bow Jimmy Choos!

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36. Shine bright like One Fab Day bride Eimear who wore a liquid satin Sinead Keary suit which was paired to perfection with an iconic bridal clutch, the YSL Kate crossbody, and ASOS slingback heels with a gold toe cap.

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37. This sleek halter slip dress with train-like straps at the back was perfect for an al fresco rehearsal dinner celebration.

38. We adore this champagne look from Bonnie Ryan featuring a satin skirt by Sinead Keary and a handmade statement cropped top by Lia Cowan. A perfect look for a rehearsal dinner.

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39. Romantic florals were a staple of Sarah's wedding wardrobe such as her 3D bloom mini dress by Rotate.

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40. You can't beat an off-the-shoulder white dress to add a touch of romance to your wedding wardrobe. Elevate the look by wearing a colourful heel, a statement earring or adding a chic clutch like Sheri of Shapely Chic Sheri has here in her Eloquii dress.

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41. We'll never not love slip dresses for wedding weekend festivities! Wear yours with minimal accessories for a refreshingly effortless look.

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42. For her wedding rehearsal dinner, Amy of Fashion Jackson rocked the epic Patsy jumpsuit by Rime Arodaky.

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43. For the bride seeking out a super feminine style, this oversized bow dress from Love in Lace Bridal is perfect!

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44. This gorgeous jumpsuit look from Niamh de Brún-Reid would not only make a sassy night before wedding look, but a sexy date night outfit too!

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45. A chic little number like this one will ensure all eyes are on the bride! We love the subtle pop of colour with the dusty blue heels. The perfect 'something blue'!

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46. Nothing says it's time to celebrate like a strapless feather-trimmed dress. Wear yours with a high pony tail and sparkly earring to highlight your shoulders and neckline.

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47. What could be more fun than this floral embellished Oscar de la Renta mini dress?!

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48. For her Italian-inspired welcome party, bride Ariana selected a show-stopping golden gown with an amorous floral print.

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49. The Reese Ruffle Dress by Show Me Your Mumu is an easy-breezy rehearsal dinner look for summer brides.

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50. Show off those legs in a sassy mini like this chic bridal-worthy blazer dress.

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51. Statement separates! Bride-to-be Abby married textures exquisitely with her rehearsal dinner look which featured a frothy rose-style top and satin trousers by Danielle Frankel and she slipped into a pair of Stuart Weitzman heels.

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52. Perfect for formal wedding celebrations, or a wedding around the festive season, give them glitz and glamour in a dress adorned with allover embellishment like this Needle & Thread beauty which blogger Mary Orton of Memorandum wore for her rehearsal dinner.

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53. Super stylish One Fab Day bride Pam Richardson wowed in a feather trimmed tailored dress from The 8th Sign for her rehearsal dinner.

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54. Want to wear a a little bit of print for your rehearsal dinner? This silk floral print column dress worn by Mallory was a stunning choice.

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55. For a summer wedding rehearsal dinner, a white high-waisted pants and crop top combo would be spectacular, and something you could actually wear again and again.

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56. Stun from all angles in a frock with lots of movement like this fringe beauty by Alexia Ulibarri.

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57. We absolutely adore the wrapped straps on Julia's Jacquemus rehearsal dinner dress, a timeless midi with a twist.

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58. Opt for a tiered dress with ruffles aplenty for a wonderfully whimsical rehearsal dinner look.

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59. A bow-shouldered gown like this BHDLN x Monique Lhuillier would make a divine rehearsal dinner number.

60. Who wasn't obsessed with Sofia Richie's entire wedding weekend wardrobe by Chanel for her nuptials in the South of France. Her classic looks were a masterclass in destination wedding dressing.

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61. Featuring a high-neckline and guipure lace, Audrey's gorgeous rehearsal dinner outfit has us swooning.

62. Nicola Peltz's wedding dress was oh-so dreamy as was her wedding wardrobe. You don't have to go for his and hers matching Dior suits, but there's something slick about a crisp, tailored suit just like Nicola's for your rehearsal dinner look!

Your rehearsal dinner provides the perfect opportunity to break in your wedding shoes! See our favourite bridal heels here.