u/Cute-Passion

I got married a week ago and I’m wondering if anyone else experienced this. I have really clear memories of getting ready, the ceremony, our photos, etc., but once the reception started, everything feels like such a blur.

I did drink throughout the night, but I wasn’t blackout drunk or at a point where I couldn’t remember anything. I remember specific moments like father daughter dance, our first dance, eating dinner etc., but I feel like I only have little snapshots of the reception rather than one continuous memory of the night.

It also feels like it went by SO fast. I keep thinking about people I wish I had talked to more, or wondering if there are parts of the night I’m forgetting, and I’ve almost been trying to mentally piece the reception back together since.

Did anyone else feel like this after their wedding, even without being extremely drunk? Is it just because there’s so much happening at once and the night goes by so quickly?

I’m on the hunt for a mini reception/second-look dress for my wedding at the end of September and feel like I’ve officially searched the entire internet.

I’d ideally like to stay around $600 CAD max (and would definitely love to spend less!). I’m looking for something that still feels very bridal and special, but more fun/sexy/party-ish for dancing later in the night rather than just a basic white mini.

So far I’ve looked through:

• Babyboo Fashion
• Meshki
• Revolve
• Etsy

I’ve found some Etsy dresses I love, but a lot are custom/made-to-order and I’m getting nervous about turnaround time since I need it by the end of September.

Canadian brides: where did you find your second-look/reception dress?! I’m totally open to Canadian stores or international sites as long as they ship to Canada and have a reasonable turnaround time.

Would LOVE any hidden gems, boutiques, designers, or websites I may be missing!