Kellee Khalil: Reception-Ready Wedding Dresses (PHOTOS)

Torn over which wedding dress to make your own? You could try the trend some brides are taking on and switch into a different dress for your reception. This option lets you show off your personal style, or just let your hair down (and raise your hemline up) after a conservative ceremony.

We love the way these dresses can immediately set the tone for a fun party and the forgiving silhouettes are often great for dancing and enjoying an extra slice of cake.

Would you change into a second dress for your reception? Let us know in the comments!

• Blushing Bride

  This dress is soft and romantic, but the short length makes it youthful and modern.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/color/pink?e=0&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">More pretty pink wedding ideas</a><br> Photo by: <a href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/jE54IVq5WUw_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5qbG1jb3V0dXJlLmNvbQ==' alt='JLM'>JLM Couture</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/324378' alt='' target='_blank'>Lover.ly</a>

• Gilt Trip

  This gold feathered dress has an opulent 1920s vibe.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search?e=0&q=gold+shoes&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Shine on with these gold wedding shoes</a><br> From <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418059&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446491482&site_refer=AFF001&mid=13816&siteID=zPpkqmwfv.Y-WIrCDps3nmzGZ9bpy73Nqg&LScreativeid=110056530214451461514393024632&LSlinkid=15&LSoid=203720&LSsid=zPpkqmwfv*Y" target="_hplink">Saks Fifth Avenue</a> on <a href="http://lover.ly/image/387828" target="_hplink">Lover.ly</a>

• Go with the Flow

  This flowing halter dress is super versatile; it works for nearly any style of wedding.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search?e=0&q=halter&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Browse dozens of halter dresses</a><br> From <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/IRzBR4xZfuk_aHR0cDovL3Nob3Aubm9yZHN0cm9tLmNvbS9jL3dlZGRpbmctYnJpZGUtYWxsLWRyZXNzZXM/b3JpZ2luPWxlZnRuYXY=' alt='Nordstrom '>Nordstrom</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/383178' alt='Maggy London Ruched Chiffon Halter Dress' target='_blank'>Lover.ly</a>

• Garden Party

  This short dress is a romantic way to wear one of this seasons hottest trends: appliques.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search/tag/embroidery?utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Embroidered wedding dress inspiration</a><br> Photo by: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stpucchi.com%2F&ei=BlAqUfJDhrDZBbCFgOAF&usg=AFQjCNEEFplP-2P7YSYkJ32VkvcQC-2Y9g&sig2=GO0nEspLIIZHnnhL_b1b9g&bvm=bv.42768644,d.b2I" target="_hplink">St. Pucchi</a> on <a href="http://lover.ly/image/318237" target="_hplink">Lover.ly</a>

• Ruffle Some Feathers

  This dress just looks made for the dance floor!<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search?e=0&q=feathers&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Our favorite feathered wedding details</a><br> From <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/cgM5Zz7fng2_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5yaXZpbmkuY29t' alt='Rivini '>Rivini</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/229262' alt='Arielle' target='_blank'>Lover.ly</a>

• Black Tie

  This short dress is surprisingly formal thanks to the classic silhouette and sharp color combination.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/browse/category/Classic?utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Browse classic weddings</a><br> From <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/ezZUt5wdokk_aHR0cDovL3dhdHRlcnMuY29tLw==' alt='Watters '>Watters</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/346627' alt='Style 302' target='_blank'>Lover.ly</a>

• Cross Your Heart

  We love the oversized ruffled strap on this ruched mesh one-shoulder dress.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search?e=0&q=ruffles&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">More ruffled wedding looks</a><br> From <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/bzJSSCkGYvA_aHR0cDovL3Nob3Aubm9yZHN0cm9tLmNvbS9jL3dlZGRpbmctYnJpZGUtcGFydHktZHJlc3Nlcz9vcmlnaW49bGVmdG5hdg==' alt='Nordstrom '>Nordstrom</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/138680' alt='JS Collections Ruched Mesh One Shoulder Dress' target='_blank'>Lover.ly</a>

• In Sequins

  Sequins are a dazzling way to look party-ready, but a nude shade keeps the look romantic and understated.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search?e=0&q=sequins&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Shine on in one of these sequined wedding looks</a><br> From <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/bzJSSCkGYvA_aHR0cDovL3Nob3Aubm9yZHN0cm9tLmNvbS9jL3dlZGRpbmctYnJpZGUtcGFydHktZHJlc3Nlcz9vcmlnaW49bGVmdG5hdg==' alt='Nordstrom '>Nordstrom</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/228158' alt='Hailey by Adrianna Papell Strapless Sequined Mesh Dress' target='_blank'>Lover.ly</a>

• Romp & Circumstance

  A reception romper? We'll take it! This look is so sophisticated.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search?e=0&q=lace&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Chic lace wedding details</a><br> Photo by: <a href="http://www.pronovias.com/" target="_hplink">Pronovias</a> on <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2012/05/28/pronovias-2013-fashion-show/" target="_hplink">The Wedding Chicks</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/139918" target="_hplink">Lover.ly</a>

• Take the Plunge

  This dress has a soft, vintage feel that offsets the bold neckline.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/browse/category/Vintage_Gowns?utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Vintage wedding gowns from every era</a><br> From <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/9o6Qgfn/bmo_aHR0cDovL2h0dHA6Ly93d3cudHdvYmlyZHNicmlkZXNtYWlkLmNvbS8=' alt='Twobirds'> Twobirds </a>via<a href='http://lover.ly/image/146255' alt='Twobirds Bridesmaid - Short Straight Rosette w/ 2 Rows' target='_blank'> Lover.ly</a>

• Night Shift

  The floral pattern on this short dress makes it beautiful at a spring or summer reception.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/search?e=0&q=spring&utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Sweet spring wedding ideas</a><br> From <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php//wzl9h02QSg_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5iaGxkbi5jb20vU0hPUC1UaGUtQnJpZGUtUmVjZXB0aW9uLURyZXNzZXMv' alt='BHLDN'>BHLDN</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/166171' alt='Persephone Shift' target='_blank'> Lover.ly</a>

• Waisted

  The cascading ruffle detailing on this dress is fun and flirty.<br> <a href="http://lover.ly/browse/category/Updo?utm_source=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange&utm_medium=guest&utm_campaign=huffpo02-27-13wardrobechange" target="_hplink">Show off a gorgeous neckline with one of these wedding updos</a><br> Photo by: <a href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/VMkg8loT8QA_aHR0cDovL3d3dy50b21jb25jb3JkaWEuY29tLw==' alt='Tom Concordia'>Tom Concordia</a> on <a target='_blank' href='http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/keIubG5Wm.6_aHR0cDovL3d3dy53ZWRkaW5nY2hpY2tzLmNvbS8yMDEyLzAyLzEzL2hheWxleS1wYWlnZS0yMDEyLw==' alt='Wedding Chicks'>Wedding Chicks</a> via <a href='http://lover.ly/image/108083' alt='Haley Paige 2012 Wedding Gowns' target='_blank'>Lover.ly</a>

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