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I love the first blue dress but neither is formal. That said, it’s a big ask from a bride for you to have to buy a formal gown you will never wear again. Also “formal” depends on where you are if you are, if you are in the US. The rules are a lot more bendy (or practically nonexistent) in the Pacific Northwest than they would be on the East Coast, For example. depending on where you are, I think you could accessorize the first dress to dress it up. (I love the first dress by the way - beautiful blue floral!)I officiated a wedding two years ago and got my dress off Amazon because there was no way I was going to spend big money for it. I accessorized the hell out of it. Amazon has chiffon dresses and other wedding guest dress styles for under $100. This example is nearly-formal and could be with a hat and nice shoes. https://a.co/d/0d7PzYux