Whether you call it a welcome reception or a rehearsal dinner, it’s customary to greet your guests on the wedding eve – but don’t get ahead of yourself! You’ll want to save some wow-factor for the main event, so if you’re wearing white, stick to dresses that feel glamorous yet casual and comfortable on a warm day. If you’re planning to wear heels the next day, you may want to opt for flats and sandals here – your feet will thank you in the morning.

Typically, destination wedding dresses tend to fall in the realms of ‘boho’ or beachy – but you needn’t let that dictate your style. Silk-chiffon goddess gowns by Huishan Zhang and Zuhair Murad offer once-in-a-lifetime beauty, while The Row’s floor-sweeping slip oozes understated elegance and Blumarine’s cut-out dress is a glamorous option for the modern bride.

If you’re going to feel the day-after blues, you may as well feel them on the beach or by a pool. Get your guests together for a farewell gathering and don your final bridal look in the form of high-glamour swimwear, from Christopher Esber’s skin-baring cut-outs to Norma Kamali’s high-shine finishes and Madga Butrym’s oversized flower details. You’re not done being the centre of attention yet...