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I think the internet has been collectively obsessed with Sofia Richie’s wedding weekend, and rightfully so. Everything was absolutely perfect. After following that wedding from start to finish, I have to say my favorite part was Richie’s wedding reception dress. The Chanel minidress was custom made and inspired by the one worn by Claudia Schiffer during the 1993/94 Fall/Winter Haute Couture Collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Upon seeing this dress, I finally realized the importance of the bridal change. A fun second dress allows you to be adventurous, sexy and fun, while the gown for the ceremony can remain classic and timeless. If you’re currently planning your big day (or know someone who is) and want to evoke the coolness and chicness that Richie found with her reception dress, take a look at these 15 party dresses made for the modern bride.
Best Reception Wedding Dress Ideas:
The draped corset style is incredibly flattering.
The feminine bow detail balances out the sexiness of the cutouts.
Heart appliqués add a cheeky little detail.
Dance the night away in this fun fringe moment. The movement and texture of the dress will look amazing in photos.
The drop waist and bow elevate this cotton dress.
This is the perfect reception/party dress because the hood detail feels like an ultra-cool and modern take on the veil.
Feminine and sweet, the Sacha dress features a rose in the middle of the neckline and a big ‘ol bow in the back.
The long sleeves off-set the super short hemline and the crystal detail up top gives this dress the perfect amount of sparkle. Elongate the legs and rock a sky-high platform.
It’s your wedding! You can rock feathers and sequins if you want to.
The bustier style is sexy and the embellishments make it feel special enough for a wedding.
You simply can’t go wrong with sequins in this scenario.
The cutouts on this mini dress are sexy without going overboard, while the neckline and length give it that ladylike feel. Lean into the look and rock a pair of metallic pointy-toe slingbacks.
We can’t talk bridal without mentioning a little bit of lace. This paneled David Koma dress incorporates lace in a fresh way.
The Irie dress features a removable sequin bandeau letting you wear it multiple different ways.
Magda Butrym’s floral appliqués are having a major moment. Perfect for my cool brides out there.
