From the Ceremony to the Celebration

Preparing for your wedding day can be incredibly exciting...or insanely overwhelming. With so many options to choose from for everything from the right photographer to the perfect venue, it's no wonder that many brides today are conflicted when it comes to picking out one of their most important wedding day essentials: the wedding dress! Finding 'The One' can be a difficult decision if you find yourself torn between two different options and can't decide on which dress to choose. But if your budget allows, we say: why not go for both?! Take a few cues from modern trends and celebrity brides, and choose two dresses: one for the ceremony and one for the reception. Take a look below to get our ideas on ceremony-reception dress duos, and get inspired to find your own styles!

Looking for an elegant, dramatic gown with just the right amount of coverage for your ceremony? Try a dress with a delicate lace-sleeved jacket like BT16-01 from the 2016 Beautiful collection, or a dress with a stunning beaded jacket like Kacey from the 2016 Enzoani collection. These would be just as perfect for an indoor chapel ceremony or outdoor winter wedding as BT16-29, featuring a breathtaking, ethereal tulle cape to gorgeously trail down the aisle.

Pictured Above (Left to Right): BT16-01 (without jacket); BT16-29 (without cape); BT16-01 (without jacket, back view)

Another reason to love wedding dresses with jackets and capes? They're completely removable, giving you two dresses in one! Rock a whole new look simply by forgoing the outer layer for a reception look that is easy, breezy, and oh-so-ready for the party. 

Pictured Above (Left to Right): Karolina, 2016 Enzoani collection; Kassandra, 2016 Enzoani collection; Khloe, 2016 Enzoani collection

For our brides who want jaw-dropping glamour walking down the aisle, but a no-muss, no-fuss dress for the reception, we've got the solution: one gown with a showstopping cathedral train for the ceremony, and one equally gorgeous (but shorter) version for after! Karolina (above left), Kassandra (above middle), and Khloe (above right) from the 2016 Enzoani collection are signature stunners with extensive lace trains to gracefully trail wherever you go, while Galveston (below left) and Danbury (below middle) will give you extra room to shimmy and shake on the dance floor - and stay cool at the same time! But if you're looking to stick with a floor-length option for the reception, take a cue from our favorite duchess Kate Middleton and choose BT15-24 (below right), a classic belted A-line gown that puts the 'sweet' in sweetheart neckline.

Pictured Above (Left to Right): Galveston, Blue by Enzoani collection; Danbury, Blue by Enzoani collection; BT15-24, Beautiful collection

If you're looking for a Cinderella moment for your ceremony, look no further than a dazzlingly voluminous ball gown fit for a fairytale celebration. Kristiana and Kylee from the 2016 Enzoani collection provide all the sparkle, bling, and drama with gorgeously beaded sweetheart necklines, flowing tulle skirts, and lace appliques. Just as breathtaking? Ibanda from the 2016 Blue by Enzoani collection -- showcasing a lovely 3D Guipure lace bodice and two-tiered tulle and horsehair skirt for swishing and sweeping down the aisle.

Pictured Above (Left to Right): Kristiana, 2016 Enzoani collection; Ibanda, 2016 Blue by Enzoani collection; Kylee, 2016 Enzoani collection

...But even Cinderella's got to take a break from her incredible ball gown beauty -- and perhaps slip into something a little more slinky and sexy for the reception! Shed your beautiful ball gown layers in lieu of a reception dress like Ibarra, Inez-A, Inez-B, or Islesboro from the 2016 Blue by Enzoani collection...and dance your heart away in a chic and comfortable sheath dress!

Pictured Above: Ibarra (top left); Inez-B back view (bottom left); Inez-B and Inez-A (center); Islesboro (top right); Islesboro back view (middle right); Ibarra back view (bottom right)

For even more stunning and sexy reception dress options, set your sights on glimmering satin sheath and mermaid gowns like Inara and Ivana from the Enzoani collection. With loose necklines for extra comfort and softness, these sleek gowns also feature statement-making beaded details to accentuate the waist, shoulders, and back -- ensuring the most alluring look from every angle as your turn and twirl on the reception dance floor.

Pictured Above (Left to Right): Inara, Enzoani collection, back and front view; Ivana, Enzoani collection, back and front view

Picking out a separate dress for your reception can also be a fun opportunity to get extra creative and move away from traditional white and ivory options -- by adding in some unconventional (but ultra-romantic) colors! Take a peek at Olivia-M from the Blue by Enzoani collection or BT16-4 and BT16-12 from the 2016 Beautiful bridal collection for inspiration on finding soft and dreamy mocha and blush colored gowns to enchant your guests in. And for the boldest brides? Gowns like Oriel from the Blue by Enzoani collection come in a black color option that is just as exquisite on the wedding dance floor as it can be for an elegant night out at a gala. The world is your oyster when it comes to finding your favorite reception dress style! 

Pictured Above (Left to Right): Olivia-M, Blue by Enzoani collection; BT16-4 and BT16-12, 2016 Beautiful collection; Oriel, Blue by Enzoani collection