Deciding on your wedding day look is so exciting because it’s truly the perfect opportunity to highlight different aspects of your personal style! We find that while there are brides who have two different dresses for their ceremony and reception, many brides are also choosing to wear the same dress but switch up some of the styling elements in between to offer a two in one look. It’s the perfect way to get the most out of your wedding dress.
Today, we’re going to talk about a few ways you can style your bridal gown to take you from the ceremony to the after party.
Starting With the Base: The Dress
Of course, we have to start with a gorgeous base! Choosing a simple, minimalist wedding dress that acts as a blank canvas can be easily elevated with the right styling elements. A strapless a-line wedding dress or a sleeveless fit and flare bridal gown is a fabulous base that can be elevated in many ways.
Mikaella Style #M2505 |
Paloma Blanca Style #P5151 |
Wedding dresses don’t have to be minimalist to be versatile, either. You can elevate a lace ball gown just as well with a few changes.
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Paloma Blanca
Style #P5128
Incorporating Detachable Features
The best way to switch up the styling of a wedding dress from ceremony to reception is by using detachable elements. Think removable puff sleeves, long sleeves or straps, detachable overskirts, and capes. You can wear a wedding dress with elegant sleeves for your ceremony and then remove the sleeves for the reception to switch up your look. It’ll feel like you have an entirely different gown!
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Mikaella
Style #M2552
Switching Up The Veil & Other Accessories
If you’re looking for something simpler, changing the accessories is always a great choice. You can wear delicate pieces of jewelry for your ceremony and swap them out for more statement jewelry to add a pop of personality to your reception look, like bold earrings or layered necklaces.
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You could also wear a more dramatic veil for the ceremony and replace it with either a shorter veil or a gorgeous headpiece for the reception. Another favorite among brides is throwing on a playful bridal denim jacket for the reception to make your look feel more casual yet still bridal.
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If you’re ready to find your dream wedding dress, book your bridal appointment with us at An Elegant Affair today! Let us help you perfectly style your look from ceremony to reception.