SO – what happens when your ceremony dress is stunning and you LOVE it but you’d never be able to tear up a dance floor in that ballgown, sometimes changing into a reception dress is a total must! If you’re having any doubts or thinking a reception dress might be right for you, then these gorgeous reception dress styles might sway your opinion!
Flowy Maxi
If you have a mermaid dress or tight-fitting dress for your ceremony, you may want to change into a long and playful dress for your reception! Trust us, it will provide you with plenty of freedom on the dancefloor!
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Short
Show off a little leg at your reception and opt for a short dress! How adorable are these looks?
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Tea Length
The Goldilocks of dresses, a tea length dress is neither too long nor too short – and it’s just right for a reception dress!
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Two-Piece
For a bride looking for something nontraditional for her reception dress, try a two-piece dress!
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Jumpsuit
Jumpsuits are perfect for the bride who wants to be able to move freely at her reception! Plus, who doesn’t love pockets? Take it from Solange - bridal jumpsuits are where it's at.
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Colorful Dress
Dresses with color or pattern are great for a bride who wants a traditional white wedding dress but still wants to have with colors!
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