Reception Dress?

Okay, here's the background:
I'm pretty nontraditional and never really pictured having a big white wedding. Somehow it's happening, but I'm really happy for it. I also never pictured myself wearing a big, white dress...and I ended up trying one on, loving it and buying it.



I thought I was happy with it, but this weekend, I went shopping with my mom for MOB dresses. I happened to see this dress and I really love it.



However, I'm not entirely sold on the idea of a reception dress. I love the idea of being able to dance easily, not worry about needing help going to the batheroom, etc. But I wonder if it's bridal looking enough or if I'll just end up looking like a guest.

Any advice?

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Posted by bella1028

it is very pretty...for me personally i am not going to do the reception dress idea...but if this is what you want...do it...and everyone there knows who the bride is regardless of the dress

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That is pretty much what FH said to me...I can't really decide what I want though! I was really hoping that he would have a strong opinion...he did when I said I didn't want a white dress at first and was happy when I changed my mind...but this, like many other wedding plans/ideas, he has no opinion on!

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Posted by hyphenbride

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Posted by bella1028

it is very pretty...for me personally i am not going to do the reception dress idea...but if this is what you want...do it...and everyone there knows who the bride is regardless of the dress

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That is pretty much what FH said to me...I can't really decide what I want though! I was really hoping that he would have a strong opinion...he did when I said I didn't want a white dress at first and was happy when I changed my mind...but this, like many other wedding plans/ideas, he has no opinion on!

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lol...i hear ya...i think that 2nddress looks really beautiful...

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Posted by Mimacat

Reception dress aside, I think the first dress is just more flattering to your body than the 2nd one. If i were going to do a non-traditional reception dress, I'd do silver!!

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That may be because the dress was about four sizes too small on me yet I somehow squeezed in! Ha. Silver does not look good on me at all, though. I tried on a few other dresses, but I'm still undecided on what to do.

I just am WAY too indecisive.

Ultimately its your decision but I like #1 much better and am not crazy about the idea of a reception dress.

I can't tell what time your wedding is, but what about #2 as an after-party dress or a rehearsal dinner dress? It's cute and bridal but not WEDDINGY if you know what i mean. it would also be cute on your honeymoon if you want to wear it again

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Posted by bluegreen08

Ultimately its your decision but I like #1 much better and am not crazy about the idea of a reception dress.

I can't tell what time your wedding is, but what about #2 as an after-party dress or a rehearsal dinner dress? It's cute and bridal but not WEDDINGY if you know what i mean. it would also be cute on your honeymoon if you want to wear it again

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We're going caving, snorkeling, and hiking in Belize for our HM, so white fancy dresses aren't on the itinerary!

I agree that I'm not sure if it's weddingy...but I love the idea of being so comfortable, but still so feminine.

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Posted by hyphenbride

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Posted by bluegreen08

Ultimately its your decision but I like #1 much better and am not crazy about the idea of a reception dress.

I can't tell what time your wedding is, but what about #2 as an after-party dress or a rehearsal dinner dress? It's cute and bridal but not WEDDINGY if you know what i mean. it would also be cute on your honeymoon if you want to wear it again

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We're going caving, snorkeling, and hiking in Belize for our HM, so white fancy dresses aren't on the itinerary!

I agree that I'm not sure if it's weddingy...but I love the idea of being so comfortable, but still so feminine.

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You won't have any nice dinners at all on your honeymooon? What about a rehearsal dinner? That's a perfect RD dress!