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Add a Sexy Edge to Your Big Day With a Short Wedding Dress

Short wedding dresses are a contemporary fashion statement that can bring a sexy edge to your wedding. If you're looking to wear one for your ceremony or for a dance-floor-friendly reception dress, we've got you covered with both designer and high street options.

Be ready to dance in this midi number with the most adorable bow detail. Made with thick satin fabric, it will cinch in your waist and emphasise curves.

Mini

Choose from a variety of styles including florals and modern silhouettes. This mini lace dress from Needle and Thread is a glitzy choice for brides who want to shimmer on their big day. The dress is embellished with iridescent rhinestones, ensuring that you can shine from head to foot. The soft tulle and fluttering sleeves make it romantic and pretty. You can wear it with a messy hairstyle and minimal jewellery for a wedding day style that's casual and chic.

This elegant mini dress is made of crepe and tulle and has 3D flower appliques. This is the perfect option for a light and light wedding in a destination, or even a beachside Pink Wedding Dress [Asensor.Kr]. It also has an open back that looks amazing in photos. Wear it with metallic sandals for an ultra-glam finish.

This high-neck macrame Mini from Pronovias will be a great option for a bride seeking to add a splash of colour. The short sleeves of lace and vintage-style high neckline are classic wedding dress elements, but it's the dramatic frizzy tulle skirt that makes this piece stand out. This style includes a removable skirt that is perfect when you want to shift your look from wedding to reception black and white wedding dresses remove the risk of grass stains or just add a bit more volume for dancing floor blowouts.

This Bronx and Banco mini dress is ideal for those who want a sexy, sophisticated look. It's a bodycon fit with a leg-slit and lace-edged straps for an extra elegant finish. The bones on the sides give it a luxurious feel and enhance the body while the lace-embellished bodice gives off subtle bridal vibes. The price tag is great at PS38 and you can reuse it for after-parties with gold heels.

Check out this mini dress in satin with an off-the shoulder neckline from ASOS Edit for a more casual and relaxed look. It's a classic style with a twist due to the ruched shoulders and off-the shoulder neckline. This is a great choice for a relaxed hen event or a casual gathering where you want to feel relaxed without compromising the style.

Midi

There are many options for brides who do not wish to wear a long gown, but desire their legs to be visible. A tea length dress falling mid-calf is a chic option that looks stylish when paired with heels or flats. Or, if you're after something more bohemian, go for a flowing chiffon or silky midi-style.

This season the mini wedding dress has been seen on the runway as well as the high-street. This dress is a variation of the macrame dresses seen on the red carpets. It features an elongated neckline that is twisted off the shoulder straps, and a tiered skirt that will make you feel like a princess on your wedding day. It's perfect for a city wedding or if you're planning on saying your vows in an outdoor garden setting where you'll be able to dance the night away!

A midi-length wedding dress could be a great choice for weddings on the beach bridal dress, a rustic wedding, or an Elopement. Be sure to select a waterproof material to protect you from any rainy weather, or you'll be in for a soaking look! This ASOS EDITION lila satin off the shoulder mini is a great choice if you're a fan of the mini dresses in lace that have been dominating wedding runways. If you're looking to emulate the style of Kardashian-Barker, this Dolce and Gabbana x Kim square neck mini is perfect for you.

There are numerous accessories that can bring drama and height to your wedding dress that is short. A long trailing veil can balance out a short dress because it makes your waist appear taller. It also gives the illusion of height. If you're not a fan of the idea of a long veil, go for a blusher veil or a birdcage veil that is cut.

No matter if you're a chic, sophisticated bride or a minimalist modern bride, there are lots of casual wedding dresses that will match your vision for the wedding. This fail-safe slip dress from Pretty Lavish is perfect for all body shapes thanks to the flattering cowl neck and is a dress that you can wear on other occasions too. Or, if you're after a bit more sparkle, this Needle and Thread iridescent squints Midi dress is a stunning option.

Long

It's obvious that brides are sporting short wedding dresses in large numbers. The once-traditive silhouette has found a whole new lease of life in the form of an array of fashionable alternatives that offer the latest fashions to practicality. Tea length dresses are perfect for outdoor ceremonies. You can dance all night long without worries about your skirt getting stuck through the grass or mud.

Other styles that are shorter will work. This is due to their flattering fit, which hugs the torso and flares at or below the waist, helping you appear taller. This is especially popular with brides with short heights who want an outfit that makes them feel confident and comfortable on their wedding dresses bridal gowns day.

A-line dresses can also be a great option for brides who are small as they are universally flattering and can give the impression that you're taller. This is particularly true for trumpet- or mermaid fit dresses that also have the benefit of lengthening the legs because of their shape.

For a more contemporary take on a short wedding dress, check out this gorgeous lace gown from Watters. This striking mini has fashionable puff sleeves and a high neckline that is vintage-inspired for a stylish and elegant finish. We love the idea to wear it with a veil made of net to elevate your bridal look to the next level.

If you're looking for a smaller wedding dress with a dramatic hemline, this short white dress by Reformation could be exactly what you're searching for. The dress is constructed from deadstock material, and features an A-line silhouette that is romantic with the pearl embellishment. Simply add a veil to complete the look and you will have a dress you will be proud to wear after your wedding.

Minis with an A line are also the ideal length for newlyweds. This crepe swath from Revolve is embellished with 3D florals to create a playful finish and it can be worn again as a pretty dress for a party.

Short

It could be an unwise choice to wear a slender wedding dress, but there are so many options to flatter your figure. If you're looking for a chic boho wedding dress for a beachside elopement or a chic mini with feathers to make sure you get noticed at your cocktail reception or a dazzling macrame gown to kick things off right at the after-party Our collection of wedding dresses for petite women has something to suit.

If you're looking for a stunning, petite wedding gown that's sure to have everyone talking check out this short lace dress from & Other Stories with a dainty bow back detail. This dress is an ode to this season's bow trend, which has been seen on catwalks as well as the high-street. It's a stunning look with your satin white shoes for your wedding.

A dramatic hemline is yet another option to stand out in a dress that is shorter. This tea-length macrame gown from Revolve is gorgeous in the 60s style and has an overskirt that can be removed to reveal a frothy tutu. It's a great dress to wear during the ceremony, and later taking it off prior to hitting the dancefloor.

How about this tiny wedding dress that has an adjustable lace train? This is the perfect bridal gown that wants to be regal on her wedding day.

Sheath wedding dresses are a great option for petite brides since they're extremely versatile and can be used in various wedding styles. From a formal ceremony on a rooftop to a laid-back elopement in a destination or pink Wedding dress even as an alternative outfit for your after-party Sheath dresses work in any setting.

If you're unsure about a sheath, but still want a shorter style, you can choose Mermaid or a trumpet fit. This will elongate and give your frame a dramatic look. This gorgeous lace sheath from Self-Portrait was spotted on red carpets as well as Instagram feeds of famous brides. It comes with a strapless neckline, but you can also put on a strap for added support. It's also lined with satin dutchess so it's not achy.