The obvious answer is yes, why wouldn’t you want an excuse to buy a second dress for your wedding? The second dress can be fun, sparkly, comfortable and very party, party, party. But before we jump into second dress ideas for your wedding or reception or after party, there can be a few things to consider. Some being whether your style of wedding requires a costume change or whether you even want to change into a different dress. In terms of whether you do decide on a second dress, you must consider what kind of second dress you want (or need) for the kind of activities, location and season of your reception destination.
Not Having A Second Dress
If you have opted to not have a dress change at your wedding then your one and only dress will be the showstopper of the whole event, so choose a style that you will be happy to dance to night away in after your ceremony. Your one dress should be something that is true to you and your personal style, something that makes you feel like the true you. If you are having a bit more of a low key wedding ceremony then don’t be afraid to opt for a white jumpsuit or a white cocktail dress as you wedding dress for both the ceremony and the reception. We say your second dress can also be your first dress. If you are wearing one style for your wedding but still want to shake things up a bit, then you can always switch up your jewellery or shoes, or add in a bridal hair accessory for a bit of playfulness and sparkle for when the after party fun begins.
Having A Second Dress
If you are opting for a second wedding dress then it is time to consider what style of second dress and how and why to make it different to your first wedding dress. If your first wedding dress is a ball gown then you may want to opt for something shorter and lighter as your second dress, especially so you can enjoy a bit of dancing and be free to move around as you will be greeting your guests. In terms of what kind of second wedding dress to choose, the options really are endless. It could be something whimsical with feathers, it could be an easy to move in jumpsuit, it could be something full of glistening sequins or it could be something frilly and colourful.