A LOOK AT A&BÉ BRIDAL SHOP’S SHORT WEDDING DRESS COLLECTION

with the rise of social media-worthy engagement photos and a medley of wedding events, we’ve begun building our short wedding dress collection! these short reception dresses and mini bridal looks are perfect for brides planning a cool courthouse wedding, intimate elopement, wedding afterparty, and so much more.

browse our current favorite short bridal dresses below and keep an eye on our instagram feeds, as we’ll be featuring new arrivals there!

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MODERN MINI WEDDING DRESSES

modern brides looking for a mini wedding dress must check out our made with love bridal collection. not only does this australian-based bridal line cater to contemporary brides who love lace and embellishment, but it also has unique bridal accessories and reception outfits.

modern long sleeve bridal mini

'alexandra' dress by made with love is meant for the glamorous bride. this fully sequined long sleeve bridal mini makes quite the statement. this off-the-shoulder short wedding dress would be perfect as a winter reception dress or sparkly wedding exit dress. we can easily envision this dress shimmering underneath a crystal chandelier, by disco balls, or during a stunning sparkler wedding exit!

dress designer: made with love / photographer: bonnie mcevoy photography

modern pearl reception dress

for brides wanting a modern pearl reception dress with a full skirt, made with love’s 'poppy' dress is daring and darling! the sheer corset bodice is adorned with tiny pearl beads. the gown’s thick straps provide ample support as does the boning throughout the bodice.

complete with a mikado a-line skirt, this classic bridal mini could be worn at a bridal shower, engagement party, bachelorette party, and more. if you want a modern rehearsal dinner dress or a pearl second look, poppy is perfect!

dress designer: made with love / photographer: kurtogram weddings

UNIQUE TEA-LENGTH WEDDING DRESS

mini dresses aren’t the only option when it comes to short wedding dresses. select bridal designers create unique tea-length wedding dresses. one of our favorite tea-length wedding dresses is 'waverly' by willowby!

this tiered a-line wedding dress can come in antique champagne and ivory pearl. the sweetheart neckline leads to a timeless ruched bodice. for brides wanting a gold wedding dress, the metallic lace appliqué offers just the right amount of golden shimmer. with the ability to be worn as a full length wedding dress or remove a layer to make tea-length, brides have the option to change up their look from ceremony to reception!

dress designer: willowby / bridal shop: a&bé dallas / photography: kaitlin hays photo / car rental: dfw vintage cars / models: cambry jade and dylan engelhardt / makeup and hair: get pretty gals

MINI TULLE BRIDAL GOWN

like the idea of being able to remove your bridal skirt to reveal a short wedding dress? vagabond’s 'iris' gown allows you to do just that! brides can wear this tiered tulle ballgown as is or remove the floor length skirt to reveal a second mini bridal dress.

this mini tulle bridal gown is lightweight and layered. ideal for dancing photos, cake cutting shots, and more, we love the versatility of this stylish layered wedding dress!

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published november, 2023

Rebecca Long