Pakistani Reception Dresses

Reception and walima dresses by Waqas Shah Official, for the bride's final function and for the family around her. After a heavy barat, the walima usually moves to softer colours and lighter shapes, and this collection is built around that: ice blue, mint, lilac, blush, champagne and gold, with a few deeper shades for an evening reception.

There are two main shapes. Open-front gowns worn over a lehenga give a long, flowing line. Lehenga choli range from fully worked bridal pieces to the lighter net lehengas of our Amarige collection, which suit a sister or bridesmaid as well as the bride.

Bridal pieces take 10 to 12 weeks including delivery; formals take less, and each product page shows its own making time. Everything is made to order in Lahore, in your size, with free worldwide shipping.

Our three walima gowns, Jhoomar, Laila and Roshni, are compared side by side in the Vyah Diyan Tyaariyan collection guide.

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Choosing a walima or reception dress

The walima is usually the bride's last function, and often the one photographed in daylight or soft evening light, so colour and movement matter as much as embellishment.

Gown or lehenga?

An open-front gown over a lehenga gives a long line and moves easily. Jhoomar in misty blue (with a train), Laila in mint green and Roshni in mauve lilac are made this way. A lehenga choli gives more volume: Diyar in blush pink and Dilnashin in champagne gold suit a reception as well as a barat or nikkah.

For sisters and bridesmaids

The Amarige net lehengas, such as Golden Patel, Lyric and Black Musk, are lighter than the bridal pieces and come in colours that sit well beside the bride.

Colour after a red barat

Ice blue, mint, lilac and champagne are the usual walima shades. Deeper colours such as black and magenta suit an evening reception, especially for the bride's family.

Reception dress FAQs

Which pieces are bridal and which are formals?

The Vyah Diyan Tyaariyan gowns and lehengas are bridal pieces and take 10 to 12 weeks including delivery. The Amarige lehengas and other formals take less time; each product page shows its own making time.

Can these be made to my measurements?

Yes. Pieces are made to order in our Lahore atelier, and most designs can be made to your own measurements.

Do you ship outside Pakistan?

Yes, free and tracked by DHL. Import duty, where it applies, is paid by the customer.

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Very beautiful dress and amazing customer service. I was really worried about not getting my dress on time, but I'm so happy that it did come all the way to USA on time.
I just received my clothes today to Norway. I had a great experience — I always recommend Waqas Shah clothing for overseas. Great quality, perfect size, I love it. Thank you so much for a great shopping experience and great customer service.
I'm based in Bangladesh and ordered the 'Mehar un Nisa' article from Waqas Shah Official, and I must say the experience was outstanding. The dress arrived perfectly as described, featuring premium quality fabric, fine embroidery, and elegant finishing. This is one of the best Pakistani designer brands for bridal and formal wear, offering worldwide delivery. 100% satisfied.
Excellent customer service and quality product. Very responsive and sensitive to customers' nerves. It was my first time ordering from them and there was a slight delay with the tracking number and international shipping, but the issue was addressed and rectified right away. Quality of the outfit is excellent and the fitting is perfect. Will definitely be purchasing again.
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