These bite sized gowns will be perfect for dancing the night away in
Mini wedding dresses are trending, and it’s not hard to see why: their playful, contemporary look makes them the ideal alternative to the traditional ballgown, for the modern bride seeking a playful look that steers away from the status quo. If you don’t quite see yourself as a ‘Cinderella’ style bride, embracing the short dress trend may be the perfect way of making your bridal look feel true to your unique style, without being too performative.
Synonymous with the swinging 60s, mini wedding dresses are dominating the runways, presented by designers such as Jonathan Anderson for Dior and Giambattista Valli for Spring/Summer 2026. Before, mini dresses were strictly reserved for the afterparty as an option for brides to change into following their ceremony ensemble. Now however, many brides are also opting for a shorter dress for the ceremony look. That being said, if you still love the idea of a classic full length gown, changing into a mini dress for a reception look would enable you to dance the night away without restriction, so it’s the ideal second look option too.
If you’re a shoe lover and want to make your footwear a statement part of your look, rising hemlines mean that you can actually show them off! Whether you’re envisioning embellished heels or bridal Birkenstocks, a short dress will make your shoe choice a key feature of your bridal ensemble.
There’s no denying the power of the white mini in the bridal world currently, with celebrities such as Sophie Haboo, Charlie XCX and Sophia Richie opting for short dresses, styling them in different ways according to their desired bridal aesthetic. It’s the perfect way to make a fashion forward statement through your wedding look. Plus, it’ll be much easier to re-wear a short wedding dress in future years, if you fancy taking a trip down memory lane!
What’s even better is that there are so many ways to wear the mini dress trend to tailor your bridal look to your personal style and make it feel uniquely yours.
Loving the idea of a bite sized gown? Here’s our round up of the best short wedding dresses from our By Watters collection:
Style 918053 – By Watters
This playful floral mini from our By Watters collection is the perfect second look. Its corset bodice provides ample structure and support, whilst its romantic tulle skirt adds a touch of whimsy.
Style 918051 – By Watters
If you’re looking for a chic, understated short dress look, look no further than this ultra modern number from our By Watters collection. Crafted with a striking satin fabric, it features unique draped pearl detailing, completed by feminine bow-fastened straps. This one would be ideal for a city wedding, paired with our polka dot pearl veil to dial up the drama.
Style 918054 – By Watters
This ruched satin mini from our By Watters collection is classic and timeless, but with an intriguing modern twist, with its contemporary corsetry and Chantilly lace detailing. Pair it with a satin neck scarf to add the perfect fashion-forward finishing touch.
Style 918052 – By Watters
Adorned with romantic floral lace detailing, this mini dress from our By Watters collection is fit for a fairy tale. Its crinoline full circle skirt creates the perfect amount of volume, and it’s ideal for twirling in!
Style 918029 – By Watters
Calling all the bow lovers! This dramatic short wedding dress from our By Watters collection will be perfect for both your ceremony look and your reception ensemble, with its detachable train feature that’ll take your bridal look from day to night seamlessly. Crafted with a warm toned, polished dupioni fabric, it definitely has that touch of vintage glamour that’s trending currently.
Whether you are envisioning classic, clean lines or endless embellishment and sparkle, our collection of short wedding dresses has something suitable for every bridal style. A bite-sized bridal gown can be perfect for both tying the knot and your post ceremonial celebrations, whatever your vision for your big day may be.
Loving our short dress collection? Book your short dress appointment now where you’ll work with one of our expert, friendly stylists to find your perfect wedding dress.
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Written by Maisie Amis
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