Gone are the days when a bride made many changes into a number of evening gowns at the wedding banquet. Some brides still do but they are in the minority. There just isn’t enough time for a bride to mingle with friends during the dinner if she were to scurry off for a wardrobe change every now and then throughout the evening.

Striking fuschia gown
Photo by Plan A Production, courtesy of Inzpire
Ivory and nude creation
Photo courtesy of The Wedding Barn Gallery
A strapless red gown
Photo courtesy of Silver Hearts Bridal
What we see instead now are brides choosing to have one really beautiful gown custom-made, a gown that is spectacular yet one that does not overpower her.

A contrasting cheongsam inspired gown
Photo by Steven Leong Photography, courtesy of That Special Occasion
The evening gown should :
- Complement the bride's personality.
- Reflect her style.
- Be easy to move around in as she goes from table to table greeting guests.
- Look good in photographs.
- Be sophisticated, elegant, stylish and not over the top.

An offshoulder creation
Photo by of OneWay Tix, courtesy of Inzpire
A blush pink outfit
Photo courtesy of The Wedding Barn Gallery
Navy blue outfit
Photo courtesy of Silver Hearts Bridal
Emerald ball gown
Photo courtesy of Silver Hearts Bridal
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