SHORT OF IT

By Kristine March

The first time I ever laid eyes on a wedding gown that was actually short, or a mini dress, if you will, was when I was watching MTV as little girl. I was probably 6 or 7 years old and a video for Guns And Roses came on for their legendary song, “November Rain.” Stephanie Seymour was an iconic supermodel at that time, and in the music video, she walked down the aisle in a micro-mini wedding dress. You could even see her little garter. I instantly wanted to be her.

It’s probably one of my favorite wedding gowns of all time and favorite music video of all time. I still love that dress to this day. Carmela Sutera designed the dress back in the ’90s, and short wedding gowns are making a huge comeback today. So many brides are choosing to go with a shorter version of a wedding gown, and I think it’s absolutely stunning. People are breaking traditions and having unconventional weddings, and the new wardrobes are so “it” right now.

I’ve chosen my favorite short wedding gowns that I think any bride would love. If you’re hesitant and don’t want to commit to a short wedding gown for the big dress reveal, you can always opt for changing into a shorter gown and wearing it to your reception. You’d be super comfortable, and you can dance the night away. Whatever your fancy, here are my top short wedding dress picks. The first one is so affordable and so gorgeous. It’s by a trusty company called For Love & Lemons. It’s a white bustier gown that is high cut plus low, and comes with a boned bodice. You could pair it with the perfect veil and it’s right around $400. It’s breathtaking and will definitely be a showstopper. The company makes several other short wedding gowns that are just out of this world, and the prices are unbelievable. Such a gorgeous company.

My second pick is by one of my favorite fashion designers, Zimmerman. The style is called High Tide.

It’s an embroidered mini dress and it comes with a sweetheart neckline and a little belt to cinch in the waist. It reminds me of something a bride would have worn in the early 60’s. It’s sleeveless and comes in the color ivory. Pair it with the perfect little leather mules and you’re good to go. It’s classic and lovely. The price point is a little higher for this particular gown, but worth every penny. The third dress is my splurge item. It’s a floral applique mini dress with long sleeves by Monique Lhuillier.

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It has a jeweled neckline and an A- lined silhouette. You can actually order it through Bergdorf Goodman. It would be the perfect wedding dress for spring. It’s simply stunning and has a pop of color in the embroidery.

The most outstanding thing about all of these gowns is that they’re ready to wear. I do, however, recommend that any time you’re purchasing a wedding dress to have alterations made. It will make you feel a sense of relief, and you will remain confident in knowing that it’s tailored to your perfect measurements.

Whatever dress you choose for your special day, remember to embrace the moment and enjoy every second of it. After all, the wedding day goes by quickly and will feel short, just like that hemline you’re about to pop on.

Happy wedding day, y’all!

At right: A lovely long-sleeved A-lined dress by Monique Lhuillier.