It is becoming the norm for brides to choose two gowns for the big day: one for the ceremony and another for the reception. The gown for the rite tends to be much more formal and movement-restricting, such as ball gowns and mermaid dresses while that for the reception is less restrictive and more daring.
Brides who choose these styles that make them feel more comfortable so they can dance the night away. Depending on their personality, brides have options to choose from for their reception. The following are tips for choosing a reception dress:
1. Choose a short outfit
The good thing about having a second wedding gown is that you can choose a shorter more flirty style. It is time to break the norm of what every other bride is doing. Putting comfort first, an informal gown, such as a halter-style with free flowing bottom, would be perfect. The length of a shorter gown is of much concern. 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. In this case, longer, more simple styles work would be ideal. How about empire waist styles for ultimate comfort? Even looser body con dresses can serve as a good option. Just ensure that your second dress does not outshine your ceremony gown. You may want to add some bling, try and keep it less than the ceremony dress. Long gowns with straps are trendy reception outfits. Straps include spaghetti straps, off shoulder, halter, cold shoulder also add to the trends.
3. Don’t be afraid of colour
Many brides are choosing a coloured reception wedding gown. This is fast becoming the new trend. For example, if your wedding colours 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 colour dress as your bridesmaids. Remember that you want to stand out at the ceremony, not blend in with the crowd.