Tips On Picking Reception Dresses

4 Tips Every Intending Bride Should Know Before Choosing A Reception Dress


Tips On Picking Reception Dresses

Over the past few years, many brides have been choosing two  gowns for the big day: one for the ceremony and another one for the reception. The gown for the ceremony tends to be much more formal and movement restricting, such as ball gowns and mermaid dresses.

Brides who choose these styles then opt for a completely different gown for the reception, so that they can feel more comfortable and dance the night away. There are so many options from which to choose. Brides can really put their personality into the reception wedding gown. If you plan to go this way, please bear the following tips in mind.

1. Feel free to go short

The brilliant thing about having a second wedding gown is that you can choose a shorter more flirty style. Yes, why not be different and stand out from what every other bride is doing. Many wedding gown designers have a collection of short wedding gowns—some can be formal while others are very informal.

If you are going for comfort, the informal gown, such as a halter-style with free flowing bottom, would be perfect. The length of a shorter gown is also a consideration. You can choose from knee-length, mini-skirt styles (above the knee), or have the dressed sewn to your desired length.

2. Keep it simple.

Some brides are not comfortable in a shorter gown. If that is the case, longer, more simple styles work just fine. Think empire waist styles for ultimate comfort. Even looser body con dresses can fit the bill. The one thing to remember is that you don’t want the second dress to outshine your ceremony gown.


So, it is okay to have some bling, but try and keep it less than the first dress. Long gowns with straps are a heightened trend in long reception gowns. Straps include spaghetti straps, off shoulder, halter, cold shoulder and more.

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3. Don’t be afraid of color.

Choosing a colored reception wedding gown is a new trend that more and more brides are choosing to take part in. For example, if your wedding colors are blue and green, many will choose a reception dress in a slightly different colour.

Another trend is to wear a red dress for the reception, especially if you are having a formal black and white themed wedding. An important tip to remember is to not choose the same color dress as your bridesmaids. Always remember that. You want to stand out at the ceremony, not blend in with the crowd.
Like “Susu”, you could wear a silver bling dress or even a black one.

 

 





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