Reception wedding dress ideas for bride

Your big day is on the horizon! Naturally, you're excited about all aspects of your wedding day. However, one specific part of that day is extra personal: your wedding dress. Finding the perfect wedding dress that reflects your personality is a thrilling adventure.

While traditionally only a single dress was chosen for the occasion, times are changing. Many brides are now considering a second wedding dress for their receptions.

There are many reasons for this trend. Perhaps the heavy fabric of a ceremony wedding dress makes dancing a chore. Maybe they want to keep the dress in pristine condition. Or perhaps they wish to avoid any mishaps with wedding cake, wine or other stains that may occur at the reception.

Whatever the reason, selecting the right dress is critical to a great reception. However, many brides are finding themselves stressed about now having to choose ceremony dresses and second dresses. Luckily, Dimitra Designs can offer some good news!

Let's look at some wedding reception dress ideas for brides. These concepts will help simplify this once-in-a-lifetime shopping experience.

First Things First: A Flattering Fit

As with the traditional wedding ceremony dress, your body shape is everything. It is, first and foremost, the number-one factor when choosing a wedding reception dress. Because you'll be looking at the reception photos for many years to come, you'll want to choose a flattering dress.

For an hourglass figure, a relaxed fit-and-flare dress would be a great option. This cut will allow you the freedom you need to dance the night away. Hourglass figured brides may also consider a dress with a plunging neckline.

Pear-shaped brides may opt for A-line dresses. This cut can help accentuate the body’s natural curvature. It also serves as the perfect wedding reception dresses for brides who wish to both accentuate and hide.

Petite brides will look stunning in a high-waisted reception dress that elongates and lengthens.

Learn more about choosing the right dress styles based on your body type in this blog post.

Short Wedding Reception Dresses

Many modern brides opt for short wedding reception dresses. And the reasons are plentiful.

Short dresses feature much less fabric than ceremony dresses that can be voluminous and heavy. This often makes them much more comfortable choice for a reception. This is particularly true if that reception is likely to continue into the wee hours of the morning. Dancing is easier in a shorter wedding dress style, as is moving about to greet family and friends throughout the venue.

There are many stylish options, including short-sleeved dresses, A-line styles and fitted looks. Short dress ideas for the bride can also include a multitude of different fabrics, including tulle, lace or satin.

Consider mini dresses if you want to hit the dance floor and get the party started without being weighed down by a cumbersome gown.

Red, Black or Other Non-Traditional Colors

A recent trend in wedding reception dresses is to opt for different, non-traditional colors. For some modern brides, the traditional white has been replaced with darker colors, such as red, black or blue.

This trend can benefit you, especially when choosing a wedding reception bridal dress. Darker colors can hide food mishaps, makeup smudges and other stains that may occur during a wedding reception. Black dresses can be exceptionally elegant choices. Red is a popular color for wedding receptions because of the color's association with romance, love and passion.

Each of these colors is a great option for any style of reception dress. From slip dresses to embellished gowns, non-traditional colors can really make an impact.

Wedding Reception Dresses with Removable Trains

Although some brides and grooms opt to maintain some formality for their reception, this isn’t a steadfast rule. Others prefer to keep the party much more casual.

A dress with a removable train can help you go from formal to more casual in an instant! These types of wedding reception dresses are comfortable and fun. There are multiple wedding dress options that have "convertible" designs, including minimalistic and boho.

Wedding Reception Jumpsuit

Jumpsuits have made quite a comeback! These highly comfortable clothing styles make great wedding reception "dress" alternatives. They're easy to move in, come in many different shapes and styles and are a highly modern spin.

Today, you'll find jumpsuits in a wide range of colors and designs. This way, you can pick a traditional white jumpsuit with embellishments for a spin on a classic. Or you can select a different color that reflects your unique personality.

TL;DR

Your wedding reception is as important as the ceremony itself. And your selection of reception dress for the bride is truly monumental. It going to be critical in ensuring your reception forms memories for a lifetime. But the perfect reception wedding dress doesn’t need to feel like a white whale.

Here are some quick takeaways to pick the perfect reception dress for the bride:

• Select a body-appropriate fit.
• Choose a dress that blends beauty and comfort.
• Be prepared to move (and dance!) in it.
• Consider darker, alternative colors rather than white.
• Consider a removeable train.
• Don’t feel forced to only consider a dress.
• Don’t forget your wedding theme.
• Remember your own personal style.

If you're in the market for a wedding reception dress, there are no hard-and-fast rules. As with all of the details of your wedding, your personality and preferences are front and center.

Dimitra Designs can help you find the perfect reception dress for a bride. For over 30 years, we have helped thousands of brides choose a reception dress and ceremony gown that suits them perfectly.

Whether you prefer traditional or contemporary, our selections offer countless aesthetics and styles to choose from. And our team of expert tailors and seamstresses can work to ensure your wedding reception dress fits perfectly.

Book your appointment today and let us help you decide on wedding reception dress ideas worthy of your big day.