22 Modern Reception Dresses for Your Second Bridal Look (2024)

A reception dress is an ideal time to get playful with a bridal wardrobe, and a high-impact dress clad with tinsel is one way to achieve it. Made from a silk blend, this glittering mini dress shines with silver tinsel fringe details and a boned silhouette.

Sizes: 2-8

LaMarque specializes in luxurious leather attire and modern garments that add a twist to classic structures. Case in point: the Alena dress, an A-line mini with a plunging neckline and feathers all over.

Sizes: XS-XL

Simple, yet not boring. Elegant, but modern—this cascading ruffled Staud dress hits all the marks for a reception dress that's fun to dance, sip co*cktails, and celebrate in.

Sizes: XS-XL

If your upcoming nuptials are fit for a princess, look no further than Monique Lhuillier. The label itself is the epitome of elegant girlishness in all the right ways; just take this mini dress, adorned with tulle and sparkling embellishments.

Sizes: 0-16

Not all brides prefer white, and that's becoming more apparent as the wedding industry breaks traditional codes. Pink, bubblegum, and rose-colored volume define the Victoria gown—a piece crafted from frothy taffeta in foot-skimming length.

Sizes: 2-14

For a coastal wedding dripping with sunlight, look to Markarian's Scarlett dress. The off-the-shoulder silhouette is marked by satin ruffles and all-over pleating.

Sizes: 0-16

Jacquemus has mastered the art of a warm-weather occasion: All his pieces evoke the feeling of a getaway along the Almafi Coast. Linen materials, frayed ruffles, and a statuesque structure combine artistically with the fishtail-inspired hemline.

Sizes: 0-10

After a garden-themed wedding, lean into the look by changing into a dress that modernizes the tune. The oversized floral detail is the showstopper here, with a flattering allover texture coming in at a close second.

Sizes: 1-6

Rotate Birger Christensen loves to make a statement, and for the bride who appreciates a touch of drama, stop here. This midi dress has floral appliqué detailing (with a hint of shimmer) and is shaped with a high neck and an asymmetric ruffled hem.

Sizes: 2-12

Minimal and understated, Galvan's Santorini dress is constructed with a classic bride in mind. The twisted halterneck and plunging open-back call for a sleek, dapper updo and dangling earrings.

Sizes: 2-12

The perfect festivity dress, event dress, or champagne-drinking dress—basically, the ideal dress for a reception. A tight bust, flouncy skirt, and off-the-shoulder silhouette make this Puff a flattering choice for late-night partying.

Sizes: XS-6X

Show off your bridal bliss with a dress that emphasizes a bare décolletage. The Blair is a mini crafted from lustrous fabric, a fitted bodice, and flattering internal boning for a snatched silhouette.

Sizes: 0-14

Danielle Frankel has become synonymous with brides who prefer fashion over tradition and wish to wear their bridal pieces long after the wedding ends. Cut from layers of tulle, this mini will provide all the movement wanted for after-party photos.

Sizes: 0-10

Magda Butrym's eponymous line is defined by careful hand-finished details, like the notes evident in this mini dress. It's it's appliquéd with a large silk-organza rose and a halterneck silhouette that shows off some skin.

Sizes: FR34-42

All-over sequins are an easy way to create a moment—one that won't escape the memories of all your guests post-wedding weekend. A close-fit bodice, column silhouette, and narrow shoulder straps are a winner for any bride.

Sizes: 14-28

No detail is missed when it comes to this brand—Clio Peppiatt's captivating designs are all embroidered by hand, and you can tell. This midi is cut from stretch tulle and garnished with a deft display of beads, crystals, and pearls.

Sizes: XXS-XL

Norma Kamali creates balance with a gown that's both demure and sexy—just take a look at the plunging back of this dress. A biased cut gives a nod to her past designs.

Sizes: XS-XL

Endless styling possibilities exist in this dress, where the hemline is detachable. Puffed sleeves and ruffles add a girlish tone to the modern silhouette.

Sizes: 4-12