Short wedding dresses

Short or long wedding dress?

Short wedding dresses are still the less common choice: many brides keep a long dress for the ceremony and save a short one for the registry office or the evening. Yet it’s the most liberating option, and more brides choose it every year. If you like the idea but aren’t fully sold, take a look at our registry office and civil wedding dresses: several straight, flowing styles without a train do the same job at a classic length.

Which length to choose

Above the knee, a dress shows off your legs and looks distinctly modern: the best option for a registry office and a standing drinks reception. At the knee, it’s more classic and may suit a church ceremony, depending on the church. Below the knee, you’re into midi length, which isn’t really short any more. Our short wedding dresses all fall into the first group.

The practical advantages

You can put on a short dress without help, travel with it without a bulky garment bag and dance all night. You can wear it again after the wedding, which you can’t say of a dress with a train. Your shoes become part of the look rather than a hidden detail. And there’s no fussing over the hem: the length doesn’t need adjusting to the millimetre as it does on a floor-length dress.

What to bear in mind

A short dress reveals more, so the proportions of the bodice matter more than ever, and your choice of shoes becomes key. It’s less suited to very formal ceremonies or places of worship with strict dress codes. If you’re torn between short and long, our convertible wedding dresses offer a third option: a detachable skirt lets you switch from one length to the other on the same day.

Where to see these dresses

Our short wedding dresses can be tried on at partner bridal shops. Find a stockist in your area and contact them to check whether they carry them.