Before my own wedding, the thought of a reception dress seemed rather excessive. You spend so much money for the first one, why bother with another? As a budget bride, buying a separate reception dress was out of the question. Until my husband and I decided to learn the tango for our first dance. My floor-length wedding gown was too restrictive and didn’t approve of our passionate choreography, so I needed a short and flirty dress that would enable me to execute my dramatic boleos on the dance floor. I ended up finding one on sale at Urban Outfitters for $50. Done and done.

Little did I know that this inexpensive dress would save my wedding!

On the big day, our photographers pulled us aside after dinner to get some action shots on my husband’s beloved Harley before the sun went down. I put on my leather jacket over my beautiful long chiffon gown, switched out my heels for a pair of motorcycle boots, and wrapped my arms around my husband’s waist. We slowly rode the bike down the street and into the sunset, my chiffon dress billowing out behind me, like a sexy perfume ad. Or so I thought. My husband slammed on the brakes when he heard me scream. My train had gotten caught in the rear tire and the entire bottom half of my gown was ripped to shreds! Before I could even shed a tear, my maid of honor quickly brought me my tango dress. Which then became my reception dress. And I danced the night away without a care in the world.

So before you spend every last penny on your main wedding gown, save a little space in your budget for a second dress. It just might save your wedding as well!

Need help finding one? Take a look at these 20 affordable reception dresses - all under $100!

P.S. They also make a great rehearsal dinner dress!

1. Lace Bodycon Dress from TopShop: $70; 2. Scallop Lace Bodycon Dress from Urban Outfitters: $79; 3. Scallop Lace Edge Midi Dress from ASOS: $81; 4. Pinafore Lace Mini Dress from Urban Outfitters: $79; 5. Crepe Plunge Dress with Folded Bodice from ASOS: $81; 6. Cross Front Scuba Skater Dress from ASOS: $72; 7. Drape Midi Dress from ASOS: $72; 8. Eyelash Lace Combo Dress from Forever 21: $27.90; 9. Damask-Embroidered Sheath Dress from Forever 21: $29.90; 10. Lace Bodycon Mini Dress from ASOS: $68; 11. Floral Embroidered Lace Dress from Forever 21: $34.90; 12. Strapless Foil Mini Dress from Urban Outfitters: $89; 13. Half-Sleeve Lace Bodycon Dress from Sheinside: $15.67; 14. Lace Midi Dress from Ruche: $74.99; 15. Square-Neck Sleeveless Organza Dress from Sheinside: $26; 16. Crocheted Lace Shift Dress from Forever 21: $29.80; 17. Round-Neck Embroidered Ruffle Lace Dress from Sheinside: $23.03; 18. Lace Paneled Pleated Dress from Forever 21: $32.90; 19. Pleated Crisscross Cami Dress from Forever 21: $27.90; 20. Garden Embroidered Dress from Ruche: $52.99;