Wedding trend: The Reception dress

Our alarm at Cakes by MizVuitton blog is definitely buzzing loudly with this wedding trend...

Reception dress by David's Bridal

After a tiring and solemn wedding ceremony you get to your reception party and all you want to do is ditch the bouquet and all the wedding paraphernalia and let your hair down and boogie with your family and friends, there is absolutely no way you can enjoy doing this in your long, heavy traditional wedding dress.

Traditional wedding dresses like ball gowns, are great for walking down the aisle and exchanging your vows in but are not such a good idea for a reception party.  I have seen many brides unable to truly enjoy a wedding party because half the time they are fussing over their wedding dress.

Kim K wore three different gowns at her wedding to
now ex husband Kris Humphries
All 3 dresses were designed by Vera Wang

Picture this scene- it is time for your first dance with your husband, that beautiful choreographed dance you have practiced in nothing but jeans and sneakers. Now you have to worry about twirling in that huge, heavy wedding dress to replicate that dance you have memorized.The best thing to do in this situation is to change into a reception dress. 

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton also rocked a reception dress- see right
both dresses are by Sarah Burton

Reception dresses are really a good look for a couple's first dance. They are comfortable, elegant and beautiful. They give a bride an opportunity to opt for a different, usually a more modern look at their wedding.

Reception dresses ensure that you enjoy your wedding party to the fullest. It has become a regular feature at weddings this year and is a trend to look out for.

Wedding trends for 2012

Illusion necklines
Illusion necklines are such a big hit this year. Picture a strapless wedding dress but the neckline is covered by sheer lace, that is the illusion neckline. It is beautiful, chic and really comfortable to wear. It also suits every kind of bride from slim to curvy and is timeless and elegant. The illusion neckline has become a popular fixture of weddings this year.

"Isadora" by Marchesa from the Spring 2012 Bridal Collection

Bride-  Kehinde Oniru

Beautiful and Elaborate Dessert Stands

Another wedding trend in 2012 is the elaborate dessert stand. Couples spare no expense to satisfy their guests' sweet tooth and what better time to indulge than at a wedding. There are lots of great ideas like chocolate fountain, colourful/themed cupcakes, fruit trees, decorative fruit arrangements, colourful pastries the list is endless. Elaborate dessert stands add so much colour to the wedding and makes for beautiful photography.

Dessert stands add so much beauty to a wedding reception

A Short Romantic Hollywood styled film
 a la Stephanie's wedding video that went viral. Many couples now opt for a Hollywood styled romantic short flick. The main stars are the Bride and Groom (think Mr and Mrs Smith, lol). It is usually in form of a short biography telling the story of the couple. Unlike the wedding videos that we are accustomed to that just records the events at the wedding, this type tells a story about the couple. The story is told either by the bride or the groom or a professional voice-over. Sometimes this short movie may be set in some other age e.g Medieval, Renaissance, the 70s, 80s etc .

Watch the clip of Stephanie Okereke's wedding video below

The couple have a romantic moment before the wedding

This destroys the myth of not seeing a bride before the wedding ceremony. Many couples opt to see each other before the wedding to share a romantic moment before heading to church. For the more superstitious brides there is a new technique called the 'Behind the door' technique that is really catching on. You get to share a romantic moment without seeing each other. Have a glimpse at the photo below

Couple share a romantic moment before the wedding