08/27/2026
Thereās just something about a reception dress change āØš¤
Your wedding gown deserves its momentāthe walk down the aisle, your portraits, your first dance, and all of those beautiful moments youāve dreamed about. But once dinner is over and the dance floor opens, changing into a second look can completely shift the energy of the night!
A reception dress gives you the chance to choose something a little more fun, playful, comfortable, and easy to move in while still feeling every bit like the bride. It can also be the perfect opportunity to show off another side of your personal styleāwhether that means a mini dress, something sparkly, a sleek silhouette, or a look that feels totally different from your ceremony gown.
And from a planning perspective, I love when the dress change feels intentionalātimed right before the party really gets started so it almost feels like the bride is making a second entrance. šŖ©š„
You only get to be the bride for one night⦠so why not have a little fun with it? āØ
Venue // Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Events
Planner + designer // Mariah | North Carolina Luxury Wedding Planner
Photographer // Olivia| Charleston SC + NYC Wedding Photographer
Content Creator // Chloe | Charleston Wedding Content Creator š¤āØ
Florist // Grove Florals - Wedding & Event Floral Design
Hair and makeup // Dom š¤ | Traveling Hair + Makeup Artist |
Dress // Gown Boutique of Charleston
Tux // menswarehouse
Catering + bartending // Salthouse Catering & Spike Bar Service
DJ // Bunn DJ Company | Charleston
Rentals // IBA Event Rentals
Transportation // Lowcountry Valet
Dessert // Dolce Vita CHS
Stationery // Minted