{"id":95155,"date":"2025-05-28T03:57:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T03:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/28\/would-you-wear-a-short-wedding-dress-here-are-7-stunners\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T03:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T03:57:24","slug":"would-you-wear-a-short-wedding-dress-here-are-7-stunners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/28\/would-you-wear-a-short-wedding-dress-here-are-7-stunners\/","title":{"rendered":"Would You Wear a Short Wedding Dress? Here are 7 Stunners…"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\u201cFor our small wedding, I was looking for a short, classic dress,\u201d Akai told us. \u201cThe word I kept thinking was \u2018darling.’\u201d In the past few years, we\u2019ve noticed more and more short wedding dresses popping up in photos and friends\u2019 lives. Here, Akai and six others share their beautiful \u2014 and often quite affordable \u2014 choices\u2026<\/p>\n

Perfect for a Rainy Wedding<\/strong><\/p>\n

Akai and Joe got ready together at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge<\/a>, took photos at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/a>, and then held a small brunch ceremony with their families at Sunday in Brooklyn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kara McCurdy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI found this Theory dress<\/a> online. The sheer material on top is organza, which \u2014 heads up \u2014 is apparently tricky to tailor. Between the two kinds of material and some awkwardness in the draping of the dress, it ended up taking four fittings, a botched job, and two different tailors to get it looking right. I finally picked up my dress from the shop the morning before the wedding \u2014\u00a0with my fingers crossed hard!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kara McCurdy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI felt really lovely in my dress. I do think the veil<\/a> helped a lot in making the overall look feel more bridal. Plus, I got to run around in the pouring rain, through muddy grass and city sludge, without worrying about keeping my dress safe. \u201d<\/p>\n\n

A Friend Found It First<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diana<\/a> and Andrew eloped on the cliffs overlooking El Matador State Beach<\/a> in Malibu, then had dinner at Nobu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo by A Raw Collection<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cOnce we decided to elope, we felt like all bets were off when it came to wedding traditions. We invited only our best friends, and I decided to wear a short dress.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by A Raw Collection<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cA friend wore this dress<\/a> to her bridal shower, and I knew I had to have it. It reminded me of an \u00e1o d\u00e0i<\/em>, a traditional Vietnamese dress, and I wanted to nod to my culture, even in an unconventional wedding. My husband took my measurements with a tape measure in our kitchen, and I ordered the dress online. I loved the short dress\/long veil<\/a> combo.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by A Raw Collection<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

A Day-Of Decision That Clicked<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fennel<\/a> and Sara got married at a Long Island City photo studio in front of 10 loved ones. Between the ceremony and dinner at Mayfield<\/a>, the pair went to Central Park to take some photos.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Sylvie Rosokoff<\/a>. Sara is on the left; Fennel is on the right.<\/em><\/p>\n

Says Fennel: \u201cTwo months before we got married, I had top surgery. I\u2019d picked out a white Calvin Klein jumpsuit with a cape, but after such a major physical change, it no longer felt quite right. I suddenly had to find an alternative, which was scary, especially while getting to know my \u2018new\u2019 body. Sara and I both wanted to wear white, but I didn\u2019t feel attached to the idea of a long, formal white dress. I considered boiler suits, skirt\/top sets, and short dresses. After ordering some online to try on at home, I ended up narrowing things down to a linen jumpsuit from Etsy and a halter-neck dress from Anthropologie. The morning of our wedding, the dress just felt right.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Sylvie Rosokoff<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe dress showcased my tattoos and felt a little bit punk. It was the perfect combo of honoring the white dress tradition, while still feeling comfortable in my own skin. I felt beautiful, which is not a way I would describe feeling normally,\u00a0and deeply myself. I also loved that Sara and I were both in dresses. I wear Dr. Martens<\/a> on an almost daily basis so it felt right to wear them at our wedding. The night before, I surprised Sara with personalized key charm necklaces<\/a> as a wedding present, and we wore those, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

A Dress-y Tribute To Family<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caelan and Wil got married at New York\u2019s City Hall on a Friday, then had a small dinner on Saturday at Torrisi<\/a>, followed by drinks at Loreley<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kara McCurdy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cKnowing that we were going the micro-wedding route took a lot of pressure off finding \u2018the\u2019 dress. My parents are Filipino, and my husband\u2019s dad is half-Filipino. I knew I wanted to wear a Filipiniana<\/a>-style dress for our Saturday dinner. I ordered a custom one for $275 from an amazing Etsy seller<\/a>. I loved the fabric, and it fit like a glove.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kara McCurdy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAbove, my sister and her boyfriend are introducing the Filipino cord and veil ceremony<\/a>. I got unexpectedly verklempt and started crying. It meant so much to be able to honor our roots and share a ceremonial experience with friends and family. After dinner, we went to a bar where another Filipina bride recognized that I was Filipina because of my dress!\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Long Sleeves for a Cozy Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ali<\/a> and Simon got married at the Dublin Registry Office (the Irish equivalent of City Hall), then had drinks next door at the Storyteller Pub<\/a>, followed by a meal at Fade Street Social<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe got ready together at home. No butterflies, just excitement. For a dress<\/a>, I wanted something that felt simple and structured but a little different. I was also keen to have sleeves in case it was chilly, as I absolutely hate being cold.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy family was late, we almost missed our ceremony slot, and a construction worker cursed at us when we were trying to take photos! We laughed a lot \u2014 the day was really laid back and happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

A Dress That Won Mom\u2019s Approval<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dani and Michael got married at City Hall in New York, then had a reception for 10 people at Palma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kara McCurdy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cMy mom lives outside of the U.S., so I went to a wedding dress boutique by myself. They didn\u2019t have many sizing options, and the overall experience wasn\u2019t pleasant. I left feeling defeated and nervous I wasn\u2019t going to find a dress, but then I realized I was near one of the biggest Anthropologie stores<\/a> in the country. I didn\u2019t have an appointment, but they fit me in, and I instantly clicked with the saleswoman.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Kara McCurdy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThis off-the-shoulder dress<\/a> felt like the vibe I was going for. It was comfortable enough to sit and dance in without any issues. At the store, I FaceTime-ed my mom, and she agreed it was stunning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

A $82 Vintage Find<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erika<\/a> and Christian got married at a church in Manhattan, then had a reception at Sauced<\/a> in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Freda Banks<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cMy husband and I said \u2018I love you\u2019 after one month of dating. We already knew we\u2019d end up getting married, so buying a dress felt like a fun way to start planning. I\u2019d always been drawn to a sixties look, and then I saw an iconic family photo of my now-husband\u2019s Great Aunt Bess standing outside a church in a short wedding dress. I found this wedding dress from that decade on eBay for $82, then stuffed it in a box under the bed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Freda Banks<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cTwo months later, he proposed. The dress didn\u2019t fit and there was lots of excess fabric, but I trusted the team at Bode Fine Tailoring<\/a>. I borrowed earrings that my mother-in-law had worn to her own wedding. When I looked in the mirror before the photographer arrived, I loved how much I felt like myself in the dress. That was important to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Would you wear a short wedding dress? If you\u2019re married, did you go short or long? Is anyone currently wedding dress shopping?!<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S. 4 New York City Hall weddings<\/a> and \u201cmy favorite moment from my wedding<\/a>\u201c.<\/p>\n

(Opener photo by A Raw Collection<\/a>. Photos of Ali\u2019s wedding taken by family and friends. Other photos shot by Kara McCurdy<\/a>, Sylvie Rosokoff<\/a>, Freda Banks<\/a>, and A Raw Collection<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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