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21 Wedding Reception Dresses For Every Type Of Bride

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Imagine your wedding ceremony is over. You've completed the most nerve-wracking part of your day, and now it's time to party the night away. As you enter the reception, you take a moment to glance down, and you realize your wedding dress is not the right one to dance in. *Shudder* It's a nightmare no one wants to have, especially before a big entrance and a night full of partying. You have your comfy wedding shoes on, and now you need a second dress for the reception that emits a bit of your personality. It's why so many brides decide to change dresses for the second part of their big day. Now you have two stunning looks!
A fabulous wedding reception dress is seamless, painless, and fun. And after months of planning, you deserve it. Maybe you want to switch up the traditional look of your ceremony dress and try a completely new style — party dresses and feathers are in this year. What better time to step out of your comfort zone? It's why we've compiled a variety of wedding reception dresses suited for every type of bride: sultry, minimalistic, whimsical, timeless, romantic, and luxe. We've even added a few bold mini-dresses for daring brides who want to make a jaw-dropping entrance and exude that main character energy. So sit back and have fun; we hope you find the one. 
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