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    Asia_Leone    September 16, 2011   California

    Hey bees!! I was wondering if I can get your opinion on these two dresses for the reception? My wedding gown is similar to the below, a drop waist, ruffled couture gown with black sash. At first I was thinking a short fun party dress for the reception being that it's in Sep in Georgia and it will be hot!! But I also want sexy, timeless elegance, I will suffer if it calls for it to look beautiful LOL. I can't decide!! Can you pleaseeeee let me know what you think and why? Thank you soooo much!!

     

    This is similar to my wedding gown.

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    MrsSl82be    October 24, 2009  

    My opinion - I am not a fan of bubble skirts at all!! And honestly,  I would go short, so my choice is neither. I just got this super awesome white dress from NY&Co, and it even has pockets, and detachable straps

    http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/productDetailWithPicker.jsp?productId=prod3610009&categoryId=cat60070&productId=prod3610009&categoryId=cat60070&addFacet=1002%3Acat60070

     
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    pengoala    September 4, 2011  

    I'm really not crazy about that first dress on you (I agree that I think the bubble skirt isn't doing much for you).  I love the 2nd dress too, but think that your wedding gown is so beautiful that the 2nd dress if not short, is unnecessary.

     
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    Atalanta    September 3, 2011  

    AAAah gag I'm so sorry, but the first one looks like a haloween costume.  #2 by far.

     
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    dewblue    May 7, 2011  

    I'm not feeling that bubble skirt, but I love the other two!

     
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    Lela77    April 1, 2011   Boston, MA

    I like the 2nd one over the 1st.  The first is fun but a little short especially if your gonna be dancing :)  I think it's whatever makes you feel beautiful though!

     
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    Wannabe-diy-bride    September 17, 2011   North Dakota

    They are both soooo different that I can't decide.

    Personally, I'd be worried about #1 being too short. I will be dancing my butt off, though, and wouldn't want to worry about family seeing my goods! :)

    The 2nd dress is beautiful but it is very much more of a wedding ceremony dress....almost would seem like you should keep your very fun wedding dress and use THAT as the reception dress (flip flop them) if you do it this way. Typically the 2nd dress is something more "fun" than the ceremony dress, right?

    So basically, I think you should keep looking for something -- no offense!

     
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    At first glance, I'd say the first, because it's similar to your ceremony dress, with a cute sheer one-shoulder. But that's just the thing: it's reeeeeeeeeeally short! But maybe that's just me, I've very conservative. I like the bubble hem, it's really fun! But as a guest, I would prefer a longer hemline, like knee-length. Try to keep it classy.

     

    I like the second dress, but to me, it's just a totally different style. But if that's what you're going for, sure! :)

     
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    pinkb    April 7, 2011  

    The words you use to describe the way you want to look, I think describes the longer dress. I like them both but all that comes to mind to describe the short one is cute, and very short. I like the longer reception dress better for a wedding reception.

     
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    EleanorRigby    June 2011  

    I'm not crazy about #1.  #2 is very pretty but looks really hot.  I'd try to find something else.  I think you'd be comfy in a long dress as long as it was sleeveless and light material.

     
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    Miss Smurf    September 2011  

    Personally, I like # 2 better than #1.

    I think #1 is just so short (but still nice!). I honestly think I would be worried for the bride if she came out in something so short - you will have to be very careful of how you dance.  Also..... groom/groomsmen + alcohol + short dress = potential disaster!

    Your wedding gown is gorgeous!

     
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    mightywombat    June 25, 2011   Massachusetts

    Not a fan of #1, sorry. 

     
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    kryje003    October 22, 2011   Duluth MN

    I would chose #1 if it wasn't SO short.

     
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    HoneyBear    March 17, 2012   Texas/ Isla Mujeres

    Whoa, number 1 is wayyy to short. I think you can be fun and sexy without worrying if you were gonna show granny your vagine

     
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    Jaynee    July 30, 2011   Sonoma

    I'm a fan of short dresses for the reception, otherwise I don't really see the point in changing out of your other gown.  However, I think #1 is just too short and I'm another one who's not a fan of bubble skirts, I think they look very young (like, 13-16 year olds). 

     
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    tntrav44    June 30, 2012   Pittsburgh

    While I actually really like the first dress, I'd be afraid it'd make me uncomfortable because it's a little short.  I'd be worried about my bootay hanging out while I was dancing, sitting, moving, etc.  I like the second dress!

     
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    tntrav44    June 30, 2012   Pittsburgh

    PS...I looove the look of your wedding dress!

     
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    Asia_Leone    September 16, 2011   California

    @Jaynee:

    My good friend told me I look like a kid in the bubble dress!! lol

     
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    kala_way    May 28, 2011   Manhattan Beach, CA

    What about this?

    Which dress for the Reception?? Opinions pleaseeeee :) :  wedding reception dress second dress Full Refund Guarantee Free Shipping A Line Ivory Little White Dress Chiffon Strapless Applique With Sash

     

    of this?

    Which dress for the Reception?? Opinions pleaseeeee :) :  wedding reception dress second dress 2011 New Strapless Satin Little White Dress

     

     
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    Asia_Leone    September 16, 2011   California

    Man finding a second dress is harder than the first!! LOL. Thanks everyone, you guys are the best and always so helpful!! I'll keep looking.

     
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    jenewitt    June 25, 2011  

    I'm going with neither.  If I was going to do a reception dress I'd want it to be short.  But the one you posted is just too short and I'm not a huge fan of bubble skirts.

     
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    Asia_Leone    September 16, 2011   California

    What about this one?

    http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/milly-strapless-rosette-minidress/3158954

     

     
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    Asia_Leone    September 16, 2011   California

    Thanks everyone for being so helpful!! I ordered Option #2!! One of my good friends reminded me of my initial look/hair is 40's old hollywood glam and option#2 is perfect. I hope it look nice on.

     

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