Finding Your Vibe: What Your Reception Dress Says About You
Let’s talk about the reception dress.
By this point, you’ve said the vows, wiped away the happy tears, done the big entrance and probably had at least one relative say something weird during photos. You’ve made it through the official bit.
Now it’s time to breathe. To party. To eat the canapés you picked six months ago. And honestly? To feel like yourself again.
That’s where the reception dress comes in. She’s not just a second outfit. She’s a full-blown vibe shift.
She says: I survived the ceremony. I’m ready for champagne. I want to dance without stepping on a train or worrying about sweat patches. She’s your party dress. Your freedom dress. The one that lets you move.
But the reception dress isn’t just about comfort. It’s also a chance to show a different side of your personality. A bit more fun. A bit more cheek. A bit more you.
Here are the four big reception energy types we keep seeing from our brides (and yes, you can totally be a mix).
The Dancer
You’re already halfway to the dance floor before the DJ even plugs in his USB.
You’re here to twirl, shimmy, maybe drop it low. Your dress needs to move with you—not against you. Think flirty minis, swishy skirts, maybe a cheeky high-low hem.
You’re not worried about what’s trendy. You’re focused on whether you can bust a move in it.
Your vibe: Fun, fiery, probably hyping everyone else up all night. You’ve got a drink in one hand and a bridesmaid’s heel in the other.
The Glam Icon
You didn’t just want a second dress. You wanted a moment.
You’ve got structure, corsetry, drama. Maybe even a second train. You love a head turn. You want to walk in and hear gasps.
Your reception dress is every bit as big a deal as your ceremony look. Maybe even more.
Your vibe: Bold. Extra. You understood the assignment and added sequins.
The Chiller Bride
You want to look amazing, but also... be able to breathe.
You’re hugging people, eating cake, probably sneaking off for a quiet drink with your partner when no one’s looking.
Your dress is soft, relaxed, probably satin or silky, maybe a little oversized. Nothing digging in. Nothing itchy. Just vibes.
Your vibe: Effortlessly cool. You’re the bride everyone wants to be friends with.
The Statement Maker
You didn’t come here to follow rules.
You’ve got a jumpsuit. Or a suit. Or something coloured. Maybe a co-ord with feathers. Maybe something no one saw coming and everyone’s obsessed with.
You don’t care what’s traditional. You care about what feels right.
Your vibe: Stylish. Brave. A little rogue in the best way.
There’s no right choice. There’s just your choice. And whatever you pick, it should make you feel confident, comfortable and kind of unstoppable.
So... which one are you?
Drop it in the comments. Or make up your own vibe. We love a wildcard.