Fun Shorter Wedding Gowns

One of the biggest trends in wedding gowns these days is the short dress. Short wedding gowns are popular for all sorts of weddings, from informal to very elegant. Learn about the delightful shorter wedding gowns that are in style.

How can you make sure that you still look like a bride in a shorter gown? Make it in the most traditional bridal fabric: lace. A white lace gown is perfect for a bride, whether long or short. One of the most elegant looks is a lace dress that ends a few inches above the knee and has a fitted skirt. Look for a gown with long lace sleeves – they are both beautiful and a nice counterpoint to the short skirt. Pearl and crystal bridal jewelry would be the perfect complement to this style which blends traditional lace with a very modern silhouette.

Short wedding dresses with full skirts are also very popular. Layers of tulle will help you feel like a prima ballerina for the day. The neat thing about a tulle gown is that it can feel very vintage or totally contemporary. You will look like Audrey Hepburn in a demure ’50s inspired gown with cap sleeves and a ballerina length skirt. All you need is classic pearl bridal jewelry and a short veil with a bow to complete the effect. A tulle skirt is not always so innocent – some of the hottest styles feature low cut strapless bodices. Some of the most outrageous dresses are Pnina Tornai’s with the lace bodices that cover only the bare necessities. All eyes will be fixed on you in such a breathtaking gown.

Another hot idea right now is a short bridal gown with lots of fringe. A dress covered with tiers of silky fringe is a bold choice for the bride who likes to think beyond the expected. Don’t be surprised if you feel like dancing the Charleston and twirling your pearls in this flapper style gown! This type of gown can be styled to look vintage or showgirl chic. Just be aware that the tiers of fringe can make you look a bit wider if you are not naturally thin.

For a very festive style, look at the ruffled wedding gowns. A lot of the most charming ruffle dresses have an explosion of ruffled tiers that make up the skirt of the dress. Ruffles are both festive and sassy. A gown with many ruffles has a delightful way of moving when you dance. A well-fitted bodice will make sure that the big skirt does not make you look bigger than you really are. Ruffled gowns are marvelous for weddings with a Latin flair, as well as for brides who just want a fun and bouncy dress.

There are many other wonderful choices for short wedding gowns. Heavily beaded dresses are fantastic for a chic evening reception. They will catch the glow from the candles and come alive. Killer shoes and glittering cz bridal jewelry will complete the look. Other trends include baby doll styles, dresses with deconstructed (shredded) fabric, and long-to-short convertible wedding gowns. The appeal of a short wedding dress is that it is very comfortable and feels less stuffy than a long gown. The desire for shorter bridal gowns is only likely to grow.