One of the biggest trends to hit the world of modern weddings, is having 2 wedding dresses. While it was popularised by celebrities looking to wow their fans, these days there are plenty of brides who have fallen in love with the idea of having two gorgeous gowns to show off on their wedding day.

Having one dress for the ceremony and one for the reception might seem like a bit too much for some, and it might raise a couple of eyebrows among guests, but this is your day, and if this is a trend you are looking at exploring, you might as well know the pros and the cons of taking this extravagant extra step towards making your wedding day exactly how you have always imagined it would be.

“Love is not about how many days, months or years you have been together. It’s all about how much you love each other every day”

The Pros of having 2 Wedding Gowns

  • You don’t have to compromise on your wedding style

At the actual ceremony you might want to look more conservative, demure and romantic, and at your reception you might want your look to become more flirty, fun and lively. With 2 wedding dresses, you can style your look accordingly. The idea of changing dresses after the ceremony is also a lovely way to separate the serious and perhaps more religious part of the wedding from the let loose celebrations.

  • You can accommodate the weather

With 2 gowns, you won’t have to worry about the temperature, especially if you are having either a winter wedding or if you are having your wedding ceremony outside and your reception inside. It’s also great because you can choose two different fabrics, one of which might be cooler/warmer than the other, while also being either lighter or heavier, which in turn can affect how you move on the dance floor.

  • You can make an extra show stopping entry

This day is all about you and your partner, and it is the one day that all of the attention will be on the two of you. With your first gown, you will definitely blow people away, but they are certainly not going to be expecting the outfit change, which will lead to another show stopping moment, especially if you go out of your way to keep it a secret.

The Cons of having 2 Wedding Gowns

  • You will have to have a budget for it

If you are going the luxury gown route, you will need to have a budget that can handle the demands of 2 stunning dresses. This means you will either have to plan to spend more money on your wedding day or you will have to cut something out of your wedding plans.

  • You will need to plan your time

The preparations that you do in the run up to your wedding ceremony (makeup, putting on the gown, taking care of the unexpected), takes a lot of time. So naturally the switch between the dresses can also take a bit of time, and usually the period between the wedding and the reception will be short. This means you will need to plan carefully to change into your 2nd gown without the party stopping.