There's a lot of pressure put on wedding dresses. You'll know it when you see it, goes the old saying, but what if your tastes a more complex than just minimalist or romantic? What if you like lace in the morning, but structure in the evening?
It's a lot to expect of a dress.
With this in mind, one New Zealand designer has created what may be the world's first range of reversible wedding dresses, to give brides more choice in how they want to dress on their big day.
Inspired by conversations she's had with brides over the years, Trish Peng created her "Reflections" collection, featuring 11 dresses that can be worn in two ways.
On one side, the dress is outfitted in a sleek and modern block-coloured material, while on the reverse is a romantic and classic lace pattern.
In an Instagram post, she wrote: "After meeting so many Brides who just couldn't choose between beaded or plain silk, we thought well, why not make it reversible! Seamlessly hidden and easily changeable, you can now have the best of both worlds."
Named after some of the brides she's worked with, the dresses include the full-skirted Rosie gown, the figure-hugging Imogen dress and the sleek Caelyn gown. Brides can select specific shades, from ivory to blush pink, as well as lace patterns.
So if you're looking for your Meghan Markle-worthy reception outfit but can't afford to cash out on a second look, this might be just the dress for you. We love an versatile gúna.
Convertible wedding dresses have been on the market for some time now, so you can switch up your wedding dress in other ways.
Willowby by Watters' Tilda Dress, available from Alice May Bridal, is stunning a soft and romantic a-line gown with a lace bodice and tulle skirt and convertible lace straps, which can be worn in up to five ways.
If you're a bride that likes to party, however, Bariano's sequin maxi wedding dress features a detachable ruffle skirt, that clips off revealing a dancefloor-ready mini dress.
