Wedding Reception Dresses
Hand-finished couture for reception, shipped from Los Angeles.
The second wedding dress — what the bride changes into for the reception, the after-party, the send-off — has become the fashion-conscious bride's favourite purchase. BLINI's reception dresses are short, photographic, and built to dance in.
Every reception piece in this edit is custom-size at no extra cost. Pick a silhouette and have it cut to your exact bust/waist/hip — same atelier, same lead time as the main gown.
Express shipping from Los Angeles. Free returns on standard sizes.
92 dresses
Frequently Asked
What makes a great reception dress?+
Cut, fabric, and proportion. The cut should photograph well from every angle — most reception guests are seated for the bulk of the night, so the bodice and waist matter more than the train. Fabric should hold its shape under flash and dance floor heat. And proportion: a hem two centimetres off can make or break the silhouette.
Do BLINI dresses run true to size?+
Yes, but every gown is hand-finished — small variations are part of couture. Every BLINI dress can be ordered in custom measurements at no extra cost; just pick "Custom Size" on the product page or use our 22-field size form. Worldwide free returns on standard sizes.
How fast does BLINI ship?+
In-stock pieces from our Ready-to-Ship edit leave Los Angeles within 48 hours, with worldwide express delivery in 3–7 business days. Custom-size and bespoke couture pieces are made to order in 2–4 weeks.
What is BLINI's return policy?+
Standard-size, in-stock dresses can be returned within 14 days for a full refund. Custom-measurement and bespoke pieces are final sale because each one is cut to your body. Full details on /shipping-returns.
How do I care for a couture dress?+
Dry-clean only. Store on a padded hanger inside the BLINI garment bag we ship with every order, away from direct sunlight. For beaded or embellished pieces, lay flat in tissue between wears.