10 Bridal Mini Dresses That Break Tradition In The Best Way
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4 weeks ago
Short but sweet
Wedding dresses have changed over the years, and so have we. Not every bride wants swooping trains, massive ballgowns or Princess Diana-style puff sleeves – although we can tell you how to get that look here – and we’re seeing more break from tradition with their wedding looks. Looking for some inspiration? We’ve rounded up some of our favourite short wedding dresses for the season, with aesthetics ranging from minimal chic to laidback glam.
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Why Choose A Mini Dress?
It all comes down to personal preference. No two brides are the same, and some might find the idea of a big ball gown slightly off-putting. This is where short wedding dresses can shine – they still come with all the bridal details, just in a neat short and sweet package.
White mini dresses also make the perfect ‘second look’ (after the ceremony, worn at the reception). A shorter hemline will help the bride who wants to be able to dance late into the night without worry of tripping over their skirt. ‘Don’t get me wrong, I love the classic, long wedding dress, but sometimes you just want something easy to move around in,’ said fashion designer Nadine Merabi in our 2026 wedding dress trends forecast. ‘It’s something playful, but still very chic.’ There’s also a lot more room for fun details with a mini – think tassels, sequins and even a bow or two.
But where can you find them? Lucky for today’s brides, wedding ateliers and designers have kept up with the demand for short wedding dresses – and now you can find them stocked in most bridal boutiques. You’ll also have plenty of luck on resale sights, where the bridal mini thrives as one of the go-to wedding wardrobe staples. (Not just for the big day, but for the hen do too.) See our edit below of the best mini wedding dresses:
