Reception Dresses for Your First Evening as a Couple

The reception is your first night out as newly-weds: the grand entrance, the toasts, the first dance, every guest wanting a photograph. Your reception dress is the chance to show a different side of yourself, polished, glamorous and glowing.

Looks for the reception

• Gowns: trailing, embroidered or sequinned for a striking entrance.
• Lehengas: lighter than your wedding lehenga, often in colours you didn't wear at the pheras.
• Sarees: embroidered, sequin or ready-to-wear drapes for timeless elegance.
• Indo-Western sets: capes and jackets for a modern, confident look.

Colours for the evening

Reception colours lean towards the dramatic and the dreamy: champagne, gold, silver, ivory, wine, emerald, midnight blue and deep plum. Shimmer and sequins come alive under evening lights.

Fabrics that feel special

Net and tulle give a soft, floating shape. Velvet and silk feel rich for winter. Georgette and organza keep you light through hours of greetings and dancing.

Choosing your reception dress

Plan it with your wedding outfit, so the two feel like different chapters of the same story. Consider the stage: a long trail looks stunning in an entrance but needs a helping hand. Coordinate gently with your partner's outfit, without matching exactly.

Want one made just for you?

Our atelier can make a piece to your measurements, hand-embroidered by our own karigars and checked with you on a short video call before anything is cut. The price is always on the page, and shipping is free within India.

Tell us about your reception and book a free 30-minute video consultation. We'd love to help you plan the entrance.