"Surprising Guests with a Quick Costume Change: Dreaming of Sending Off in a Send-Off Dress During the End Roll"
2020.09.23 published
Do you know about the "Send-Off Dress"?
At the end of the reception,
✅ The bride reads a letter
✅ Gifts are given
✅ Parents say their thanks
✅ The couple exits
And the reception concludes.
After exiting the reception venue, guests wait outside the entrance, and while handing out small gifts, they express their gratitude and send off the couple.
<At that moment!>
While the end roll is playing after the exit, the bride quickly changes outfits and sends off guests in a different dress from the one she wore when she left the reception...♡
The option to wear a "send-off dress" is a truly luxurious and dreamy idea*
Being able to choose a third dress after the wedding dress and the color change dress is the ultimate happiness for a bride♡
Since it doesn’t take time during the reception, it allows for uninterrupted time with guests, and they certainly wouldn’t expect the bride who just exited to be wearing a different dress.
I think guests will be surprised at first sight, saying, "Huh?! Amazing!!" or "Wow! ♡ She has changed her outfit♡"
During the send-off, the bride can also take pictures with each guest, allowing for many memories to be captured, and if there’s time afterward for a photo shoot, that’s an additional bonus.
While the send-off dress may seem like a dress for a short time, it can actually be worn during a time when many memorable photos can be created♡
This is a recommended production and change of attire idea for brides who struggles to narrow it down to just two dresses...♡
Now, let me share some stories of brides I've met who prepared "send-off dresses"♡
She wore a colored dress inspired by her father in heaven as a surprise for the last part, thinking of him as he watches over her.
The guests present were caught off guard, excitedly exclaiming, "Wow! You're beautiful!" but later shed tears of emotion upon learning the heartfelt inspiration behind it.
② Changed into a dress for the after-party♡
The reception was only for relatives and family.
The couple invited only friends for the after-party, known as the second party.
One bride changed into a dress borrowed specifically for the second party to wear during the send-off, showcasing a total of three dresses*
Since she was going to change anyway for the after-party, she felt it was just a matter of timing, saying, "I was able to surprise them affordably and was satisfied♩"
③ Discounts for the third dress and beyond*
Some dress shops offer benefits such as "discounts for renting three or more dresses."
Utilizing that benefit, there was a bride who wore a dress she couldn't choose as her third dress♩
She looked happy to wear both a pink and a blue colored dress and both suited her perfectly*
④ The ambiance of the reception didn’t match, but...
The couple loved Disney!
However, they said they didn't want to show any character vibes during the reception, which had an elegant coordination at the hotel.
But guess what!
At the send-off, both the bride and groom quickly changed outfits, wearing Mickey and Minnie dresses and tuxedos, along with Disney-themed small gifts for the guests!♡
"Wow, just like you!!" Everyone had big smiles on their faces♡
⑤ I really loved my wedding dress♡
Although she absolutely wanted a color change, she ultimately loved her wedding dress!
One friend chose a second wedding dress, different from the ceremony, as her send-off dress and quickly changed from her color dress to her wedding dress to send off the guests♡
Both colored dresses are lovely, but the perfect bride appearance in a wedding dress is dazzling, isn’t it?*
Normally, it’s hard to find timing in traditional ceremonies and receptions to take pictures with the bride in her wedding dress, so I was personally happy to see my friend in her pure white dress up close♡
I envy brides who can wear three dresses♡
I shared experiences and ideas about productions and surprises for wearing a third dress only during the send-off, without having to increase the number of outfit changes during the reception*
While it’s often hard to change from traditional attire, changing from one dress to another can take just a few minutes if done quickly, so this is also an option*
If you have many dresses you want to wear, by all means!
Don’t hold back, and show everyone your various bridal looks♩