Short but sweet
Wedding dresses have changed over the years – and so have we. Not every bride wants a swooping train, massive ballgown or Princess Diana-style puff sleeves (although we can tell you how to get that look here), and we’re seeing more and more break from tradition with their wedding looks. Looking for some inspiration? We’ve rounded up the best short wedding dresses of the season, featuring the likes of RIXO, Stella McCartney and a bundle of brands available to rent on HURR Collective.
As always, keep the planet in mind when shopping. Re-wearing old clothes is the best way to be sustainable, but if you can’t avoid it then shop consciously at responsible retailers, as well as rental and resale sites.
25 Short Wedding Dresses That Break Tradition In The Best Way
Aje
Cantina Bow-Embellished Mini Dress, £244, matchesfashion.com
A sweet, minimal style.
Sister Jane
Alice dress, rent from £15, rotaro.co.uk
If you’re looking for something with a little drama in the back.
Bernadette
Winnie One-Shoulder Mini Dress (UK 12), rent from £109, hurrcollective.com
An elegant dress that avoids the usual form-fitting trappings of the mini.
Erdem
Caelyn Wedding Dress Floral Embroidered Organza, £2,660, erdem.com
This one has a cape. Need we say more?
Birger Christensen
Natalie Bow Dress, rent from £63, hurrcollective.com
A statement dress with the yards of skirt.
Emilia Wickstead
Drusilla Bow-Detailed Cloqué Mini Dress, £1,540, net-a-porter.com
This chic dress has a large bow in the back that could easily double up as a train.
Self-Portrait
Bow Dress (UK 10), rent from £55, hurrcollective.com
For fans of the Art Deco cocktail dress.
Giambattista Valli
Gathered-Hem Macramé-Lace Mini Dress, £1,904, matchesfashion.com
A modern take on lace that would look right at home at a spring wedding.
Hermione de Paula
Miniature Seascape Dress with Illusion V Neckline in Seashell, £3,750, shop.hermionedepaula.com
You can wear this one as is, or pair with the matching overskirt for a bit of duality. Ideal if you’re not sure you want to commit to a mini for the big day.
LEIN
Wool Mini Dress, rent from £121, hurrcollective.com
This sophisticated dress is reminiscent of the British royals’ coatdresses, and will fuel its bride with vintage flair.
madeEvintage
1950s White Lace Wedding Dress, £250, etsy.com
Did somebody say ‘something old’? This vintage wedding dress from the 1950s should do the trick.
Reformation
Zenni Dress, £248, thereformation.com
Sleek and entirely contemporary.
Roksanda
Selena Bow Mini Dress, £850, brownsfashion.com
You can’t go wrong with a bow, right?
RIXO
Lara Ivory Sequin Bow Back Mini Dress, £395, rixo.co.uk
You could easily dance the night away in this Gatsby-themed gem.
Rowley Hesselballe
Alexander Bow Detail Mini Dress, £349, rowleyhesselballe.com
Now for ‘something blue’. How about this A-line crepe dress?
Simone Rocha
Broderie Anglaise-Trimmed Poplin Dress, £746, matchesfashion.com
For fans of a puff sleeve (and feeling as comfortable as possible on your big day).
Self-Portrait
Taffeta Bow Mini Dress, £270, self-portrait.com
The sparkly straps and cheeky cut-out give this dress an added hint of glamour. Plus it has pockets!
Temperley London
Dreamer Mini Dress, £POA, temperleylondon.com
Ideal for countryside weddings (no need to fear the weather with these long sleeves) and dreamy themes.
Stella McCartney
Double-Breasted Wool Blazer Dress, £1,095, matchesfashion.com
For the bride that wants their dress tailored to perfection.
Vanessa Cocchiaro
The Rebecca Dress, rent from £43, hurrcollective.com
Medieval romance (hello, puff sleeves and high collars), but make it modern.
Vera Wang
Maud Dress, £POA, verawangbride.com
Business in the front, party in the back. This is a winning combo, we hear.
The Vampire’s Wife
The Midnight Leavers Lace Mini Dress, £895, matchesfashion.com
The lace on this dress echoes the Victoriana aesthetic without compromising on modernity.
Vivienne Westwood
Venus Dress, £POA, viviennewestwood.com
Perhaps the most Y2K design on this list, this dress was made to help its bride make a statement.
RIXO
Feather Trim Mini Dress in Ivory, £600, rixo.co.uk
A party dress through and through, you can just imagine the feather fluttering on the dance floor.
HERVANR
Maya Silk Mini Dress in White, £330, wolfandbadger.com
One for modern romantics who like a bit of glamour.
Featured image: Self-Portrait
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