Dress Change for Reception

CreoleBride30 · July 2012

I'm asking for some help. I would like to change into another dress for my reception after the cake cutting, toasts, dinner, etc. These will take place within the first hour to hour and a half. So, basically for the dancing portion of the reception. My fiance thinks I should wear white since I am the bride. I would like to wear a silver color. The dress is a short dress. Our wedding colors are Canary Yellow and Pewter/Gray. What color do you think would be best for my reception dress?
Thanking you in advance.

Side note: It's too late to order the white dress in time for the wedding because it would have to be custom made. But I can look other places for a white dress if you all think white is the color I should wear. I just really like the dresses listed below so figured silive would be okay.

First Choice

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Pleated-Satin-Strapless-Dress-F14212_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-All-Bridesmaid-Dresses

Second Choice

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Satin-Short-Dress-with-Pleating-F15103_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-All-Bridesmaid-Dresses

saharnshard · July 2012

I'm with your FI. I think it should be white. I noticed that your second option comes in white. But really, if you want to wear silver, you should. Don't wear white just because everyone thinks you should.

CreoleBride30 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_dress-change-for-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:c8f6cc4e-d3c4-4e07-bb51-d322b07b930bPost:2faf7fb5-10a4-4f0f-9878-1ffbc7d5a8f0">Re: Dress Change for Reception</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm with your FI. I think it should be white. I noticed that your second option comes in white. But really, if you want to wear silver, you should. Don't wear white just because everyone thinks you should.
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</div><div>Thanks! I really was stuck on white until they told me i wouldnt get it in time for the wedding (They are saying it wouldn't come in until Sept 26, wedding is Sept 21). I feel like silver is the next best option...since I like those dresses, they are cost effective, and it's more convenient to get it from DB. Idk...I guess I feel like it may be hard to find a white cocktail dress that I like and it's affordable.</div><div>
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saharnshard · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_dress-change-for-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:c8f6cc4e-d3c4-4e07-bb51-d322b07b930bPost:634b222e-61c3-4334-83a2-3b9365f18370">Re: Dress Change for Reception</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Dress Change for Reception : Thanks! I really was stuck on white until they told me i wouldnt get it in time for the wedding (They are saying it wouldn't come in until Sept 26, wedding is Sept 21). I feel like silver is the next best option...since I like those dresses, they are cost effective, and it's more convenient to get it from DB. Idk...I guess I feel like it may be hard to find a white cocktail dress that I like and it's affordable.
Posted by CreoleBride30[/QUOTE]

You didn't see anything on DB that you liked? They have a few different options. I got my white reception dress from there, had it altered a little and it looked great. I agree that DB is probably going to one of the most convient options - they ship quickly.

rowenac82 · July 2012

Have you checked department stores for white dresses?

rowenac82 · July 2012

e.g.

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/js-collections-dress-strapless-ruched-beaded-evening-dress?ID=670715&CategoryID=5449&LinkType=#fn=COLOR%3DWhite%26SPECIAL_OCCASIONS%3DEvening/Formal%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D6%26ruleId%3D2%26slotId%3D6

http://www.dillards.com/product/Chelsea-Violet-Cowlneck-Sequin-Dress_301_-1_301_503131455?splashlink=header_wapparel&df=03755431_zi_white

[Deleted User] · July 2012

Chayonce not to discount the other ladies, just my personal opinion - I think the bride makes the dress (whatever she's wearing and whatever color it is) not the other way around and by the time you change, people know who the girl dancing with the groom is

Because I'm a traditionalist and due to previously discussed garanimals issues, I'd wear something in the white family but more than color I'd prioritize: easy to dance in, makes you comfortable, looks like fiyah.

keysmit · July 2012

Cha, I agree with Sultry. I think you should stay in the white family as well, but it is your day, so whatever you pick will look great.. Not to discourage you or anything, I went to a wedding a few years ago and the bride changed into a short eggplant dress, and she blended right in with the crowd, meaning, if I didn't know who she was I would have thought she was just another guest..

[Deleted User] · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_dress-change-for-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:c8f6cc4e-d3c4-4e07-bb51-d322b07b930bPost:d3c710ce-20aa-4d83-91dc-5a10ee87656c">Dress Change for Reception</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm asking for some help. I would like to change into another dress for my reception after the cake cutting, toasts, dinner, etc. These will take place within the first hour to hour and a half. So, basically for the dancing portion of the reception. My fiance thinks I should wear white since I am the bride. I would like to wear a silver color. The dress is a short dress. Our wedding colors are Canary Yellow and Pewter/Gray. What color do you think would be best for my reception dress? Thanking you in advance. Side note: It's too late to order the white dress in time for the wedding because it would have to be custom made. But I can look other places for a white dress if you all think white is the color I should wear. I just really like the dresses listed below so figured silive would be okay. First Choice <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Pleated-Satin-Strapless-Dress-F14212_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-All-Bridesmaid-Dresses" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Pleated-Satin-Strapless-Dress-F14212_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-All-Bridesmaid-Dresses</a> Second Choice <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Satin-Short-Dress-with-Pleating-F15103_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-All-Bridesmaid-Dresses" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Strapless-Satin-Short-Dress-with-Pleating-F15103_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-All-Bridesmaid-Dresses</a>
Posted by CreoleBride30[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>I am so glad you asked this question so I didn't have too LOL! i'm thinking bout doing the same thing so this will give me time to order both since i'm not getting married till next year </div>

M1ssJ · July 2012

IMO you should wear another white dress or something over the top. You shouldnt lool like one of the guests!

20pearls16 · July 2012

I agree with the FI. Maybe you can find a white sparkly dress that looks silver. LOL

CreoleBride30 · July 2012

Laaaaaadieeeees!!!! Yall my girls!!!!!!! I ordered the dress I like in white! I called to order and pay for the dress today. They gave me a date of Sept 27th that it will come in. BUT we serve a Great God and I am speaking life into this situation and my white dress WILL be in BEFORE our wedding date :-)

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