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We firmly believe that when it comes to weddings (and budget, right?) more is more! Why have a two tiered cake when it can be three? Why have just one wedding dress, when you can have two? 🙂 The reception dress trend over the last few years is one we stand behind whole heartedly. Not only for fashion reasons, but for practical ones. For your ceremony, go with THE dress. The wedding dress that’s regal, flowing and undoubtedly bridal. (Side note, the best advice I got while dress shopping was this: pick a dress that is a wedding gown, not something that you could wear to a formal event if it was in another color.)
Certainly, you want that bridal moment. Likewise, you want that glamorous dress for the photos. At the same time, you want to be able to dance the night away and perhaps show a little bit more of your sexy side for the reception. That’s where the second dress comes in. But, sexy and extra doesn’t mean you have to break the bank! One of our favorite sites to shop online is Lulus, and they have an amazing selection of white dresses at seriously affordable prices.
Here are 20 elegant reception dresses that will fit any budget:
1.)
![off the shoulder wedding reception dress in white. in white. chic and affordable bridal fashion ideas for the wedding reception.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/off-shoulder-wedding-dress-with-a-slit-683x1024.jpg)
Off The Shoulder Reception Dress With Slit
Shop Now: White Off The Shoulder Dress, $100
2.)
![elegant pantsuit. sleeveless. in white. chic and affordable bridal fashion ideas for the wedding reception.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-strapless-jumpsuit-for-wedding-reception-683x1024.jpg)
Elegant White Strapless Jumpsuit
Shop Now: Strapless Pantsuit in White, $61
3.)
![illusion lace cut out dress. in white. chic and affordable bridal fashion ideas for the wedding reception.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lace-illusion-cutout-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Illusion Lace Cut Out Dress
Shop Now: Cut Out Reception Dress, $200
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4.)
![](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/strapless-sequin-maxi-dress-for-wedding-reception-683x1024.jpg)
Sexy Striped Sequin Dress
Shop Now: Sequin Dress with High Slit, $35
5.)
![](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cold-shoulder-glitter-sleeve-reception-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Romantic Cold Shoulder Reception Dress
Shop Now: Sweetheart Cut Dress in White, $108
6.)
![](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/burgundy-sequin-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Ombre Sequin Dress in Burgundy
Shop Now: High Neck Sequin Dress, $122
7.)
![one shoulder wedding dress](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/One-shoulder-white-dress-for-wedding-reception-683x1024.jpg)
Ruffled, One Shoulder Reception Dress
Shop Now: White Reception Dress with Ruffle, $86
8.)
![cold shoulder wedding dress in ivory with plunging neckline. chic and affordable wedding dress and wedding reception dresses perfête for your big day](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cold-shoulder-white-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Ivory Maxi With Plunging Neckline
Shop Now: Ivory Wedding Reception Dress, $182
9.)
![Lace Sheath wedding dress in white.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lace-spaghetti-strap-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Lace Sheath Wedding Reception Dress
Shop Now: Lace Sheath Dress, $100
10.)
![low back maxi wedding reception dress in rose gold. sparkly bridal fashion.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sequin-cowl-back-reception-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Low Back Maxi in Rose Gold
Shop Now: Rose Gold Wedding Reception Dress, $96
11.)
![strapless nude wedding dress with white embroidery](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-embroidered-nude-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Strapless Lace Wedding Reception Dress
Shop Now: Nude Lace Dress, $124
12.)
![sparkle and shine with this chic and affordable wedding reception dress. strappy. in gold. floor length.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/strappy-sequin-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Elegant and Strappy Sequin Dress
Shop Now: V Neck Strappy Sequin Dress, $119
13.)
![](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/classic-strap-wedding-dress--683x1024.jpg)
Chic White Reception Dress
Shop Now: Strap Dress in White, $84
14.)
![plunge sequin dress in silver; perfête and affordable wedding reception dresses sure to impress](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/plunge-neck-sequin-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Elegant, Silver Sequin Dress
Shop Now: Plunge Sequin Dress in Silver, $29
15.)
![white off the shoulder evening dress with front slit.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/white-off-the-shoulder-evening-gown-683x1024.jpg)
Fitted, Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress
Shop Now: Off The Should Maxi Dress in White, $94
16.)
![off shoulder short lace wedding dress](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/short-reception-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
White Lace Dress with Crisscross Design
Shop Now: Little White Lace Dress, $69
17.)
![rose gold long sleeved sequin reception dress](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rose-gold-long-sleeved-sequin-dress-for-wedding-683x1024.jpg)
Rose Gold Sequin Reception Dress with Plunging Neckline
Shop Now: Long Sleeved Sequin Dress, $89
18.)
![halter lace mini dress with open back in white. perfête chic and budget friendly wedding reception dresses](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/halterneck-mini-lace-backless-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Halter Style Lace Dress With Open Back
Shop Now: Halter Neck Lace Mini Dress in White, $66
19.)
![fitted strapless wedding dress](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fitted-strapless-wedding-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Fitted Strapless Dress with Sequin Design
Shop Now: Fitted Strapless Dress, $249
20.)
![Embellished evening gown with illusion bodice. beaded. romantic.](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/embellished-bodice-evening-wedding-gown-683x1024.jpg)
Beaded Illusion Style Reception Dress
Shop Now: Beaded Maxi, $252
21.)
![lace bridal jumpsuit for wedding reception](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/plunge-neck-lace-bridal-jumpsuit-683x1024.jpg)
Lace One Piece Jumpsuit
Shop Now: Lace Bridal Jumpsuit, $84
22.)
![bohemian see through overlay wedding dress](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/see-through-white-maxi-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Embroidered Halter Dress
Shop Now: Overlay Maxi Dress, $102
23.)
![backless long sleeved lace wedding dress](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/backless-maxi-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Lace Wedding Reception Dress with Open Back and Half Sleeves
Shop Now: Backless Lace Maxi with Sleeves, $94
24.)
![mini dress in lace with ruffle and scalloped edge hem](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/little-white-reception-dress-683x1024.jpg)
Ruffle and Lace Mini Dress With Scalloped Hemline
Shop Now: Strapless Mini Dress in Lace, $108
25.)
![pink sequin dress with high slit, sweetheart cut neckline, and straps](https://perfete.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pink-sequin-wedding-reception-dress-with-high-slit-683x1024.jpg)
Fitted Pink Sequin Dress
Shop Now: Pink Sequin Slit Dress, $34
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