In the spirit of Wedding Season’s call for outdoor celebrations, great food and chic decor, we’ve devoted today’s See Jane post to upscale twists on open-air activities for your relaxed After Party.
The Wedding was perfect, the Reception unforgettable. Now it’s time to relax, change into a short white dress and spend some quality time in a more relaxed atmosphere with your friends and family.
Many guests may expect signature drinks and a few bites of traditional hors d’oeuvres while they mingle around chest-high tables and some light music. What better way to catch their attention than to completely turn this expectation on its head?
BEGIN WITH AN ELEVATED, INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Delight their palettes (and every other sense for that matter!) with a series of international food trucks surrounding the grounds of your after party venue. Guests can sample mini Tacos and Chicken & Waffles alongside Thai fusion dishes and hand-tossed Italian flatbread pizzas. Here are a few ideas to get you inspired via Jane’s Pinterest board…
FOLLOW UP WITH SWEET & STYLISH TREATS
After enjoying incredible snacks, bring out the desserts. Consider a gorgeous vintage Gelato cart and one of our favorites…every type of mini doughnut flavor imaginable, select this link to view a few ideas for these divine dessert options.
Once friends and family members have a plate filled with adventurous treats and sweets, they can relax on vintage-style couches and chairs reupholstered in stylish bright fabrics. Each one matching in hue to the chef-led stations, creating countless picture perfect settings.
To carry this type of chic excitement into your After Party, click this lovely link and take a peek at our unique reception and after party ideas board. We found a few unexpected treats guaranteed to surprise every person on the dance floor and beyond.
The hemline has risen—intentionally.
The modern bridal mini has shifted from an after-party alternative to a ceremony-ready statement--the Little White Dress redefined. It has become city-hall appropriate, rehearsal-dinner definitive, and wedding-reception essential. Structured, abbreviated, and deliberate, it signals confidence rather than compromise. The short wedding dress was once a radical departure; today it is simply a sophisticated choice for a white rehearsal dinner dress, a wedding reception second look, and an after party wedding dress. The bridal mini dress honors the heritage of 1960s couture and makes an equally compelling case as the second look.
Minimal design meets architectural intention in the Josette, a white strapless rehearsal dress and minimal wedding dress designed for modern brides. This style guide explores how to style a civil ceremony dress with purpose — transforming clean structure into a refined statement for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and intimate wedding receptions.
Who says the magic has to begin at “I do”? For today’s modern bride, every event leading up to the wedding is a moment worthy of sartorial celebration. From the engagement party to the rehearsal dinner and every toast in between, creating a beautiful and unique assortment of little white dresses is an opportunity for each bride to showcase her personal style. One of our favorite options is to choose a little white dress with a subtle amount of sparkle.
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SIZE
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BUST
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WAIST
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HIP
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2
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33 1/2
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26
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36
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4
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34 1/2
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27
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37
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6
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35 1/2
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28
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38
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8
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36 1/2
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29
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39
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10
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37 1/2
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30
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40
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12
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39
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31 1/2
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41 1/2
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Jane Summers
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