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Not for me, silly. I will gladly be wearing my sweet Cossette to our reception as well as our ceremony, but there will be some changes made to parts of my bridal get-up. I’ll take out my cathedral length veil — it would only pick up dirt and debris around the reception hall–and I’ll have my dress bustled so that I can dance unabashedly to “Sweet Dreams” by the Eurythmics on the dance floor (most likely looking like Elaine from Seinfeld).
Sometimes I wonder how “unabashedly” I will actually be able to dance in a 15 pound gown.
It will probably be hot and heavy and will somewhat impede my movement. No matter, I will persevere! Other brides before me have felt the same way – so much so that they change their dresses in between the ceremony and reception. I knew that some girls did this, but what I didn’t know was that now there’s an entire bridal market for ”reception dresses”! While cruising the Priscilla of Boston website recently (I was looking for bridesmaids dresses, I swear!) I saw that they have an entire section dedicated to reception dresses. While I love my dress way too much to even consider it, if I had the option to wear a 2nd “party dress”, I’d definitely consider these.
If it has a sash, I’m game.
One word: pockets.
So floaty, and it has great little rosettes on the bodice!
That bateau neckline! And the lace!
And finally, my favorite.
Look at that hemline! The layering! :sigh:
It reminds me of my Cossette, complete with button detailing down the back.
(Maybe I can convince Mr. FF that I need another dress? I kid, I kid.)
Are you wearing the same dress from your ceremony to the reception, or are you switching it up?
We’re throwing a second, more casual reception when we get back from our honeymoon, so I’m thinking about buying a “reception dress” for that party that I might happen to slip into for the last hour or two of our first fancy reception so that I can boogey down. That second to last one makes me swoon with all of the lace.
Oh man! The lady at the bridal salon said, “There’s no way you need a second dress. It would be a shame not to wear this beautiful dress all night.”
Or so I thought- after lugging around my dress visiting with all of our guests at each table and busting a few dance moves with my hubby- I was HOT. Someone even came by and gave me a hug and said, “Oh, you’re kinda sweaty.”
LOL- really?
That was the last straw and I went back to our room and changed into my zebra cocktail dress. It still worked, since I was able to party and dance the night away like I wanted to!
It was great wearing the same dress through the whole day and evening, but I was CRAZY hot during the reception…my dress felt so heavy (and, compared to most, is pretty lightweight) and restrictive…I have to wonder if I could do it all again, would I get a reception dress? I’m not sure. I love the pictures of me dancing in my dress.
Oh, AND - I had to change into flats for the majority of the receptions (blisters were killing me!). Because of this the dress was a little too long and I just kept on stepping on it and slipping around…I’m shocked that I didn’t fall on my bee-hind! 
Those are really cute! Great suggestions for 2nd dresses or even for less formal weddings Ms. FF!!
i also love Seinfeld! Was she dancing to the song “Brick House” or “Witchy Woman”? I think Elaine said her song was “Witchy Woman!”..lol!
I’ve definitely thought about getting a reception dress (any excuse to buy a new dress!) but after thinking about it, I love my wedding dress so much and I only get to wear it once, so I’m going to be wearing it allllll night (seriously, I may show up to the brunch the next morning still in it…)
i like the first and last ones. can you have these dyed afterwards? because then it would become the ultimate party dress! that you can wear again and again!
i don’t plan on buying a second dress. we’re hoping to have a casual relaxed feel for our wedding and i’ll be looking for a gown to go with that, meaning no heavy dresses and no need to change. yay!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve drooled over POB’s reception dresses! So much so that I decided to go try some on, convinced I was a two-dress girl. I actually ended up buying one of their BM dresses, which came in white as my reception dress, and several months before the wedding, I decided the BM dress was my wedding dress. I think part of me always knew I wasn’t in love with the gown I had purchased first. And on the wedding day, oh my gosh, I felt awesome and so comfy in my short POB dress
So I was really happy to see this post
I think all of those would be amazing primary dresses. I know my mom would kill me if I took my dress off at the reception, but I’m thinking about doing an after party, so will get a second dress for that. But not for priscilla of boston prices!
Those are AMAZING!!!! I heart afterparty dresses. BTW - Miss French Fry - I saw you are as obsessed with iPhone as I am (I became so obsessed I made an app!) Anyway - Bride Guide is doing a giveaway for Groom Guide (coming soon). Just fyi!
I’m totally in love with the second one from the bottom. The lace covering around the neck gives it kind of a vintage flair. If I hadn’t already been, there, done that, (and had 4 dresses in my closet to prove that I’m not the best at making decisions…) I’d be all over that beauty!!
While I was shopping for gowns, we went to Priscilla of Boston, and I tried on the short dress Mageve from the Reverie line(http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=1000&sfid=50954&f=). Loved, loved it! I was considering it for the Rehearsal Dinner, but I’d rather spend the $1200+ on other things. I still look at it longingly from time to time.
No, with mom making the dress, I’ll want to wear it as much as I can, but those are some lovely options for those that want one.
Those are adorable dress options. I wore the same dress for both and it worked out okay. My bustle broke, so that did make dancing kind of hard, but I just slung my train over my shoulder and got down anyway. 
I love the pockets - they make me so happy! I definitely plan on doing a reception dress - but I don’t want to change out of my wedding dress right away!
gosh!! i love that first dress!
*scurries over to the POB website*
I really wanted a dress with pockets!! I love that first one.
I am in LOVE with that first one. That hem is just amazing. I love the idea of a second dress for the reception after I make my entrance in my wedding dress, but I’m not sure how that would work.
I LOVE the second and fourth ones! That fourth one–I totally would’ve worn as my main wedding dress if I could’ve afforded it!
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Mrs. French Fries, Milwaukee Age and Occupation: 27, Paralegal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 35, Investments Advisor Engagement Date: September 20, 2008 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: Ceremony: Catholic Church, Reception: Hotel Ballroom About Me: I'm a Midwestern girl who longs to live in a warmer climate (my feet would be happy in flip flops any day!). I love travel, impromptu napping, grilled cheese sandwiches, my iPhone, singing with reckless abandon in my car, and Mr. French Fries.
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