The trend towards choosing a different dress for the evening of the wedding is increasingly present on social networks and at star weddings. Here we take a look at the advantages of choosing a second dress for your union.
The pleasure of wearing two beautiful white dresses
There’s so much to look forward to in a wedding dress, it’s impossible to fit it all into one outfit. Choosing a second dress for the evening of your wedding could well be THE solution to frustration. A different material, a different cut, why not some colorful elements or sequins: every style is imaginable for your second wedding dress. Whether you want a white satin ensemble in a Marilyn Monroe style or a draped gown inspired by ancient sculptures, the field is wide open to imagine the dress in which you want to shine during your wedding reception.
You can choose a sexier look
Some women insist on respecting more traditional dress codes for their wedding ceremony, especially if it’s a religious one. Because of our convictions or to avoid offending the beliefs of those close to us, we sometimes go without a daring slit or a generous neckline. However, during the evening, there’s no need to restrict yourself any longer, as the ceremony is over and you can let yourself go. As the bride, you’re the one who sets the tone for the party, and the guests are there for you, so you can be as daring as you like and choose a dress that suits you and makes you look your best.
Wear a second, less bulky wedding dress so you won’t be bothered while dancing
You may have chosen an ultra-voluminous dress for your wedding ceremony, with a 3-meter train and a 5-meter veil, for an ensemble that weighs in at around ten kilos… In short, it’s absolutely magnificent, but you’ll soon realize that it’s not very functional. You’ll have to make a circle to turn around with your traine, and no one will be able to get within 2m of you due to the volume of your skirt… So you’re likely to last 3 hours maximum before first removing the veil and then wanting to reassemble the traine. As soon as you enter the reception hall, you won’t be able to move around without someone stepping on your hem or you getting stuck between two tables. A second dress is essential if you want to have more freedom of movement and enjoy until the end of the night without being trapped in layers of tulle. It’s also the perfect opportunity to show off your beautiful legs on the dance floor and try a dirty dancing-style ball opening!
Choosing a second wedding dress to keep your wedding gown intact
Maybe you’ve already planned to resell it, or you plan to keep it as is forever. In either case, you’d like your wedding dress to remain impeccable, rather than be smeared with wine stains or dirt from the floor. As this dress has a strong symbolic attachment, in addition to its preciousness as a luxury item, it’s best not to ruin it, as it will be difficult to wash or mend properly. So it’s best to wear it only during the formal part of the wedding, when it will be imposing, and to swap it for a simpler, more flowing model before the dinner.
Short wedding dresses are in!
Although your second wedding dress may well be long, or stop at the ankles so as not to get in the way of dancing, it can also offer the opportunity to dare the short wedding dress without depriving yourself of the pleasure of wearing the traditional long gown in the first part of the wedding. The mid-thigh-length wedding gown is one of this year’s major trends, spotted at Bridal Fashion Week in New York.
A dress you can wear again
Whether it’s the next day’s brunch (unless you decide to choose a 3rd or 4th dress, which we can only advise you to do!), during your honeymoon, on your wedding anniversary, for a restaurant outing, a christening or during a beautiful summer evening, your wedding party dress is easy to wear on many occasions! So you can indulge yourself without being too unreasonable…
More freedom of movement, no cultural constraints when choosing a model, double the possibilities for choosing your precious one: your second wedding dress for the evening opens the door to every kind of freedom. It would be a shame to miss out, especially since you can easily wear again a short or mid-length version!