Opting for one more look involves a little more planning than simply tossing on another gown. Finding the right time for you to switch outfits is important so you don’t lose out on important moments on your big day. Typically there’s a transfer of tone in the ceremony towards the reception, a lot of brides decide to switch up their looks between the above events.

Usually, the specific time for you to change will truly come down to the timeline of the celebration. For some events, which means changing dresses during cocktail hour, while for other people, a dress-up costume change may come just after dinner is served before the dancefloor opens short wedding dresses.

To determine where the switch suits your schedule, we recommend talking with your wedding planner and photographer/videographer. This will help ensure everyone’s on a single page which means you don’t miss the special moments you spent such a long time planning for.