For a chic, modern, and fresh look many brides are choosing to walk down the aisle with a short wedding dress, but a lot of brides are left wondering how to style their short wedding dress. We say be confident, be true to you, and use contrast! If you’re opting for the short dress, why not amp it up with a long veil. It’s a dramatic look, and is certainly perfect for the cool girl bride. Check out how these awesome brides used long veils to elevate their look to the next level.
The short wedding dress is trendy as is, but this bride was bold in choosing a fun color and print! In this case, the bride was able to bring in traditional bridal elements to compliment her not so traditional style. The long veil helps to soften this look, and pairing a chunky white heel with the look makes it super retro, and really helps to showcase her chic style. This courthouse wedding look is spectacular, and the bride sure does look pretty in pink!
This short dress, long veil combo is an obvious sign of a fun bride. Like these boho bride who even had spiderman attend the big day. Even hand in hand with her “super”nephew, this bride stands out. Her simple dress is perfect for her personality and style, and the long tulle veil really adds a sophistication to the look. Her veil allowed her to style her wedding look without compromising her minimalist look.
Real bride Katya May did not want to sacrifice style, or blow her budget. Her solution? An amazing short dress with an incredible cathedral veil, and a black shoe. The Australian couple downsized their wedding as a result of the pandemic, and they tied the knot at an intimate ceremony. For bride May buying pieces she could wear again was a must. Her stylish flare brought this awesome look to life. The high neck and bishop sleeve give the bride a romantic look that is modern and confident.
This styled shoot is an amazing example of how to style a short wedding dress with a long veil. The sweet and youthful mini-skirt look is dresses up with a traditional veil and beaded headpiece. The veil and headpiece put a vintage spin on the whole look, and turn a simple white dress into a wedding look. We also love the added detail of the white shoe with patterned tights! So fun and unique, this look is sure to inspire a few brides to rock out in a cool, short wedding dress.
If the amazing real brides weren’t enough for you to declare long veils the best styling tip for short wedding dresses, then maybe some of the worlds best bridal designers will! These looks by Reem Acra(left) and Simone Rocha (right) were show stoping on the runway, and created a lot of excitement around short dresses. The short dress leaves so much room for styling to really make a personal wedding look. Choosing cool shoes and jewelry is essential, but stylists are going above and beyond to elevate these mini-dresses into full wedding outfits.