The 20 Best Short Wedding Dresses for Every Bridal Style and Budget

ASOS LUXE Oversized Bow Back Mini Dress at Asos

Best for a City Wedding:

Huishan Zhang Reign Feather-Trimmed Crepe Mini Dress at Net-a-Porter

Most Modest:

Rasario Silk-Satin Mini Dress at Net-a-Porter

Best Sleeveless:

Retrofête Claire Belted Sequin Mini Dress at Net-a-Porter

Best for the After-Party:

Reformation Valencia Dress at Reformation

Best for a Bridal Shower:

Selkie The Puff Dress at Revolve

Best Sleeves:

Sachin & Babi Archie Dress at Bhldn

Most Versatile:

BHLDN Nolan Dress at Anthropologie

Best High-Neckline:

Alexia María Silk-Wool Blend Mini Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue

Best for the Contemporary Bride:

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Monique Lhuillier Glittered Tulle Mini Dress

Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Size Range: 0-16 | Material: Polyester | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

Never have we felt more strongly about a dress. With a youthful squared and flirty full skirt (with glitter embellishments, might we add), this design is everything a pixie bride could want and more.

Price at time of publish: $495

ASOS LUXE Wedding Satin Oversized Bow Back Mini Dress

Courtesy of ASOS

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Size Range: 0-14 | Material: Polyester | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 28 days

Business in the front, party in the back. This sweet yet simple silhouette delivers a heavy dose of drama with an oversize bow in the rear.

Price at time of publish: $135

Courtesy of Net-A-Porter

Size Range: UK 6-18 | Material: Crepe, feathers | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

This dress is all demure sophistication, and we're totally here for it. With a crew neck and longer hemline, this is definitely the perfect pick for more modest brides—and the feathered sleeves are full-on fashion.

Price at time of publish: $2,845

Courtesy of Net-A-Porter

Size Range: FR 34-42 | Material: Silk-satin | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 28 days

This sweet mini dress will surely satiate any princess ballgown dreams. If your wedding itinerary includes twirling the day away, we suggest you look no further.

Price at time of publish: $1,385

Retrofête Claire Belted Sequin Mini Dress

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Size Range: XS-XL | Material: Chiffon | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 28 days

Every wedding needs a party dress! We love this flirty number for its effortless silhouette, elegant neckline, and all-over shimmering sequins—because what's a party dress without sequins?

Price at time of publish: $485

Courtesy of Reformation

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Size Range: 0-12 | Material: Nylon, deadstock fabric | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

While we love this mini dress for a trip to the altar, it also has "bridal shower" written all over it. Between the crochet-like deadstock lace, open back, and scalloped hem, this stunner is as summery as can be.

Price at time of publish: $428

Courtesy of Shopbop

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Size Range: XXS-3X | Material: Polyester | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 60 days

One of the perks of a shorter hemline is more flexibility in dramatic details. These wonderfully exaggerated sleeves feel beautifully balanced among the straight neckline and equally puffy silhouette.

Price at time of publish: $249

Courtesy of BHLDN

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Size Range: 0-16 | Material: Polyester | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

We love a dress that boasts two looks in one, and this design is no exception. The dramatic bow train (hello, grand entrance!) can easily be detached for a more pared-backed aesthetic—or a night of dancing without anyone stepping on your dress.

Price at time of publish: $395

Courtesy of Anthropologie

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Size Range: 0-16 | Material: Nylon-polyester blend | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

Love is definitely in the air with this pint-size stunner. All our favorite romantic details, from sumptuous lace to a high neckline and gorgeous floral appliqués, are encapsulated in this poetic masterpiece.

Price at time of publish: $598

Alexia MarÃa Isabella Silk-Wool Blend Mini Dress

Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Size Range: 0-12 | Material: Silk-wool blend | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

Calling all brides who are planning a modern wedding! This little number is crisp, simple, and exquisitely structured. Check, check, and check.

Price at time of publish: $1,075

Courtesy of Cult Gaia

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Size Range: XS-L | Material: Viscose | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 7 days

What's a bridal fashion week detail we can't get enough of? Feathers. And this mini dress takes that trend to the next level. Besides, a solid party dress will never go to waste.

Price at time of publish: $1,198

Courtesy of Jane

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Size Range: UK 8-16 | Material: Structured jersey | Shipping: Fees vary depending on location | Return policy: Within 14 days

The simple shift dress is the perfect number for a classic bride. Plus, it doubles as a chic honeymoon look too!

Price at time of publish: $326

Courtesy of Revolve

Size Range: XS-XL | Material: Nylon-polyester blend | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 60 days

Tiers and tiers of frothy ruffles make our hearts skip a beat. With all-over tulle fabric and playful volume to spare, this look is a must for fun and flirty brides.

Price at time of publish: $525

Courtesy of Revolve

Size Range: 0-8 | Material: Polyester, acrylic, rayon | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

If it's good enough for Chanel, it's definitely good enough for us. Tweed, that is. We love this sophisticated design for anything from a classic vow exchange to hosting a posh bridal luncheon.

Price at time of publish: $350

Courtesy of Reformation

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Size Range: 0-12 | Material: N/A | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 30 days

Opting for an intimate courthouse affair? Nothing pairs better than a sleeveless, boatneck mini dress and a civil ceremony.

Price at time of publish: $278

draped off the shoulder white mini dress

Courtesy of Revolve

Size Range: XXS-XL | Material: Polyester-spandex blend | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 60 days

You don't always have to break the bank when it comes to your wedding attire. Case in point: this More To Come off-shoulder mini dress that features a beautifully draped neckline and satin-like appearance.

Price at time of publish: $78

Courtesy of ELOQUII

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Size Range: 14-28 | Material: Polyester | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 14 days

The all-over lace long-sleeves in this dress is one of many reasons why we adore it. The lace continues throughout the dress, exaggerating along the neckline, hem, and sleeve hem for a romantic, sexy twist.

Price at time of publish: $199

Courtesy of Revolve

Size Range: XXS-XL | Material: Cotton blend | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 60 days

If you're celebrating near the water, you'll want a dress that is light and airy. Take this high-low mini as an example: it has a soft cotton blend and built-in shelf bra so you can dance away in the sand with ease.

Price at time of publish: $648

Rick Owens Aphrodite One-Shoulder Cape-Effect Mini Dress

Courtesy of Net-A-Porter

Size Range: IT38-48 | Material: Cotton, viscose, elastane | Shipping: Standard delivery | Return policy: Within 28 days

Daring brides, you can stop your dress search right here. What is bolder than a fitted mini with a slightly asymmetrical hem and a cape-like one-shouldered sleeve?

Price at time of publish: $2,965

Courtesy of Revolve