Different dress for reception?

I didn't change dresses until the after party. I originally wanted a different dress for the reception, but I didn't know when would be a good time to change, loved the dress I got so I wanted to wear it as long as possible and I didn't want to spend anymore money. I have never been to a wedding where the bride changed dresses from the ceremony to the reception.

I think it’s more uncommon to see someone change their dress. Most brides love their dress so much that they wanna wear it for as long as they can. I’m only getting a second dress if I don’t find my dream dress. But if I find my dream dress I’m wearing that thing for as long as I can.

I’ve never seen anyone change their dress and I certainly didn’t. I spent a lot of money and didn’t want to only wear it for a thirty minute ceremony. I’d wear it to the grocery store if I could get away with it 😆

I don’t know anyone who has changed their dress after the ceremony. Enjoy that dress as long as you can!

I didn’t change out of mine ! A lot of people don’t

I didn’t change my dress and in fact went out after our wedding to a local bar with it on. I wanted to wear it as long as I could.

I wore mine as long as I could. Definitely less common to change for the reception. I think it's more common in some circles than others, but I've never been to a wedding where the bride changed. Unless you have a 30 lb ballgown with a cathedral train, I think you'll be good 🤗

The only time I saw anyone get changed was my sister in law. And she put on leggings and a t-shirt, lol!
I kept my dress on all night! I spent a lot of money on that thing.
If you don’t want to change than don’t. From my experience that’s more common anyway 😊

Outside of reality tv and overseas cultures where this is common, brides in general do not have a second dress to wear for the reception, nor does it cross their minds. I have never seen it done at any wedding I have been to. Plus, the vast majority only get married once and the entire event lasts just a few hours at most, so that is the only day in their lives they will wear the $200-2000 wedding dress so they keep it on as long as they can without changing into something else.

I think this sometimes happens when a bride can’t decide between two dresses so goes with both of them! It never even occurred to me to get a second dress, I loved my dress and wanted to wear it as long as I could.

If you don’t want to, then don’t. This is a new fad, and it definitely falls under the luxury category. You only get to wear your wedding dress one day, do you really want to shorten that time more by splitting it between two dresses? Now I get that some brides want a huge ball gown style dress for the ceremony but then want something that’s easier to dance in later. Or maybe they pick something more conservative for a church ceremony and then something more party style for later. My seamstress said she had one bride with five dresses and I just balked.

Some people have multiple dresses, but that doesn’t mean you have to. I strongly believe the wedding industry has been pushing stuff at us as if it’s common and a tradition, when in fact they just want us to spend more money. I was never served a sit down meal at any wedding I attended as a child, but now they make it seem like you HAVE to serve a full meal.

I personally will be changing dresses. Yes I absolutely love my first dress, it’s the dress of my dreams but my second dress is the exact same version of my dress but in a mermaid style. My first dress for the ceremony is timeless and extremely long I didn’t want it to get ruined or stepped on during the reception and dancing. I did think of the part many are saying which is to wear it as much as possible (1st dress) so my fiancé and I will be doing several wedding shoots after our wedding since we want to spend as much time with our family and loved ones the day of. At the end of the day it’s your choice. Whether it’s one or two dresses as long as you are happy and enjoy your beautiful moment with are your loved ones. That’s what is important 🥰 congratulations 🎉🤍

I have been to over 40 weddings and not once have I seen a bride change her dress.

I don't know if I would say "a lot of brides." Some brides sure, but I think the majority of brides wear the 1 dress the whole night. I've never been to a wedding with a dress change. Nothing wrong with people doing it, but don't feel pressured in doing it because you think it's expected.

Most often brides only change to a travelling outfit at the end. Or if continuing the party after the official reception.
Or if the reception will be quite less formal than the ceremony. The majority stay in their one dress til they leave.

This is more of a luxury or cultural thing and is definitely optional. Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge and Hailey Bieber both had reception dresses. Usually it’s a dress that’s easier to move around an dance in as the ceremony dress might be more restrictive and heavy. A lot of Asian brides will change into a dress from their culture. I’m Chinese so I am considering it if I come across a Chinese style red/pink dress I like. If you love your dress or don’t have the budget for it, it’s totally fine.

Definitely not something you need to do, unless you want to. I've never been to a wedding with a wardrobe change, so I don't think it's that common. I want to enjoy as much time at the wedding as possible, and don't want to miss any of it for an outfit change. And also, of course because I love my dress and will never get to wear something like this again.

There’s a decent amount of people who change dresses, but honestly I’d still consider that uncommon. I think it’s more normal NOT to change.

I spent a lot of money on custom alterations to make the dress mine. So I’m definitely getting my money’s worth and wearing it all night lol

I’m just changing for the after party. I love my dress and want to wear it as much as I can lol