Evening gives of newlyweds, chance of friends of hair let down

When there is a will, there is an evening.Or, in the case of Prince William and his fiancée, Kate, there are two. By John Stillwell, AP

Kate is a strapless number with diamante detailing around the waist, also by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

By John Stillwell, AP

Kate is a strapless number with diamante detailing around the waist, also by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

After saying their "I wills," warping for public smooches and password for an impromptu drive, the couple now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended their second wedding day reception, this time for 300 of their more close and more expensive.Dinner and dance followed the first receipt of marriage, which was granted by Queen Elizabeth for 650 guests and held at Buckingham Palace directly after the wedding. Kate has transformed into an another white frock coat, this time a number strapless diamante with detailing around the waist, also by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, for the bash at the Palace. Her husband is a tuxedo, as did his father-in-law. And the sister of Kate, Pippa wore an emerald green dress by Temperley London British fashion house. Royals including Princess Anne and her daughter, Zara Phillips, were seen arriving at the fete. Was the second-party at the Palace hosted by Prince Charles and Prince Harry, younger brother William and The best man, was to give a toast. Queen Elizabeth did not attend. The reason for the celebration of the second? "William and Kate can invite everyone to everything." "There are too many people", says Andrea Correale of elegant Affairs, which has planned parts of Mariah Carey, P. Diddy and Russell Simmons. "This is a let-your-hair-down reception for family and close friends."Even in circles not Royal, multiple receptions are becoming more frequent, party planner said Lisa Vorce, which has the intention of the events for Kobe Bryant and the family of Clooney. In most cases, the first gathering is more formal, while the second is where guests hang out and relax. For more information on reprints & permissions, see our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards editor Brent Jones. Review of the publication in the journal, please send your comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include the name, telephone number, city and State for the purposes of verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com.We have updated the guidelines of Conversation. Changes include a brief review of moderation and an explanation on how to use the button "report abuse". To learn more.