The charm of the Father of the Bride wedding is obvious: It’s all about the intimacy of a low-key reception (minus the swans) in a space that has sentimental meaning. Backyard weddings are the ultimate way to celebrate love in a way that feels more personal. For guests, however, the dress code can feel like a grey area—it’s inherently low-key, but not necessarily casual.

When in doubt, lean into a bit of romance with flowing silhouettes and subtle prints—a sweet floral is always a safe bet for a garden ceremony. The main thing you have to pay attention to? Your shoes. Prepare for grassy terrain with a shoe that won’t sink into the ground; skip the sky-high stiletto for a wedge espadrille or low kitten heel. In the accessories department, a hand fan for balmy weather or a pair of sunglasses for daytime nuptials make for simple but practical finishing touches.

Ahead, seven backyard wedding outfit ideas for your next guest appearance.

Coming Up Roses

Match your dress to the setting with this swishy floral midi dress from Ulla Johnson. Made from gauzey silk, it can withstand warmer temperatures well; keep accessories minimal to feel your breeziest. Liffner’s cream-colored clutch is the perfect size to hold your makeup for touch-ups, and these low mules offer a hint of gloss.

Late Bloomer

Is your ceremony call time at dusk? Go moody with an inky palette: This navy slip from Cos plays nicely with black accessories from Maison Magdalena and Manolo Blahnik. These white stone, Art Deco-like earrings brighten up the whole thing.

Black-Tie Backyard

It may seem unlikely for the venue, but on the rare occasion your backyard wedding comes with a black-tie dress code, you can still dress the part. Bottega Veneta’s straw clutch and lace-up espadrilles feel better-suited to a grassy space, but this tomato-red gown definitely ups the ante (and is, it can be argued, a nice nod to the vegetable patch).

Coastal Courtyard

Dôen’s blue scarf mini suits a seaside location (and a cocktail or casual dress code) well. The accessories shine here: Savette’s macrame pouch, reminiscent of fishing netting, adds a bit of texture, and you’ll be glad you have this fan to cool off with.

Just make sure you check the venue ahead of time: While comfortable enough for a night of dancing, Jimmy Choo’s snake-print heels are best suited to a paved patio or pebble yard.

Cherry-Picked

A fruit tree garden makes for quite the picturesque backdrop—but it’s also a helpful bit of inspiration. See: Liberowe’s scarf chiffon gown, whose micro-floral print almost reads as tiny berries. Continue the theme with a cherry-red Sophie Buhai pouch and blackberry-colored Aeyde wedges.

Pretty in Pastel

This Rixo dress ticks essentially all the boxes of a garden wedding: It’s both pastel and floral. Pearl earrings are an elegant accessory (plus, these are versatile enough to re-wear after the big day), and blush pink Manolo Blahnik shoes complement the palette nicely.

Textured Touch

Pleated satin, beaded fringe, rippled brass… these pieces offer movement even when you’re stationary. Fforme’s burgundy midi (a great color if your backyard wedding is scheduled for early fall) features a delicate lace neckline that, from a distance, looks like a border of roses.