Convertible wedding dresses

Could a Convertible Wedding Dress be the Perfect Wedding Dress?

One of the more popular bridal trends has been the "convertible" wedding dress. With some hooks, eyes, and possibly even a zipper, your fairy-tale ceremony gown can be transformed into a chic, sexy little party dress for your reception!

Fashion trends have been heavily influenced by the red carpet, particularly at awards shows. Celebrities walk the red carpet at the Oscars and Golden Globes in ornate couture confections, dazzling the media, and fashion aficionados all over the world. At the glamorous after-parties, many celebs will attend in a completely different dress; maybe something a bit more low-key, or something just as dazzling as what they wore to the event. Either way, one dress is no longer enough. Now, you need at least two to make it through the night.

For about a year now, bridal chains have been showing convertible gowns that go from stylish, romantic and classy, to sassy and sexy. Once the ceremony is over and all the formal photographs are taken, these convertible wedding dresses morph into swingy party dresses, made for dancing the night away. Gone are the days of having to pin or button up a cumbersome train; now they can easily be removed, letting the bride strut her stuff at the reception. Now, you can literally get two dresses for the price of one. Every bride can do as the celebrities do: have one dress for one event, and one for the other. The beauty of the convertible wedding dress is that it saves you money, and time. You don't have to worry about changing - all you do is detach your long ball gown and you're done. What could be easier and more economical?

With the spring and summer wedding season coming up, it's not too late to consider a convertible wedding dress. Look for them at David's Bridal and online retailers everywhere.