32 Chic Short Wedding Dresses

Short wedding dresses have become a popular choice for brides who want something a little different. Short wedding dress designs were first inspired by favorite fashion eras – tea length dresses, full 50s style skirts, and 60s shift dresses. Nowadays, for brides who like something more contemporary, short dresses are also designed to be chic and modern.

Many body-conscious brides-to-be shy away from short wedding dresses, fearing that baring their legs or arms will create cringe-worthy photos and memories. Other brides-to-be think that short dresses are too informal, and fail to consider these styles altogether. However, modern bridal runways showed wave after wave of short wedding dresses that suit various personal styles, body shapes, and wedding venues. Here is a collection of fun and flirty short wedding dresses by talented designers. Get your fashion imagination racing!