Are you noticing a Halloween theme around here, lately? Wanna know why? Because it’s like two weeks until the big day, and a lot of people are making it their BIG DAY, so…anyways, check out this goth-tastic short wedding dress by Petticoat Pistol.

I know it’s supposed to look tattered, but I actually think that it looks like a sweet little frock. You could goth it up if you wanted to, but it would also be lovely with a simple wreath and some flats. Available for $175 from Petticoat Pistol.
Photo Credit: Petticoat Pistol

Watch out, brides, there’s a new dress in town. Popular gown designer Amsale recently released a hot new collection called, “The Little White Dress”. These dresses are great for girls looking for a short gown, or for formal rehearsal dinners. Modern silhouettes and classic fabrics combine to create looks that are refined, but totally fun.
This Josie dress is my absolute fave from the line, and had I seen it two months ago, I definitely would have made it mine. The delicate deep-v neckline is a soft and feminine contrast with the tailored waist and balloon skirt. I love the volume …read more

If you are looking for beautiful wedding gowns with smooth lines and not a lot of lace or embellishments, check out the Fall 2009 Reverie Collection by Melissa Sweet for Priscilla of Boston.
You will see lots of smooth satin and simple silhouettes that are effortlessly beautiful. Perhaps surprisingly, there a few shorter gowns in the collection.
Are you considering a short wedding dress? Let me know what you think of the collection. I like the short dress at the 1:05 mark, as well as the long gown that comes right after it.

Check out more from Melissa Sweet at the Priscilla …read more

A friend of mine is considering wearing a short dress for her wedding. The one that she has selected is from the Priscilla of Boston Platinum Collection.
This short wedding dress (style PL217) features a fantastic feathered skirt that makes it really special. It’s very unique, though not a traditional wedding gown at all.

What do you think about short wedding dresses in general and this dress in particular? Would you wear a short dress for your wedding? Is it more practical? Leave your comments here and let us know.
You can check out this dress and the rest of the wedding …read more

I love the Platinum collection from Priscilla of Boston. If you haven’t checked out this video from the Spring 2009 runway show, be sure to watch it.
Though the assortment of dresses is quite diverse, I adored the selection of short wedding gowns right around the two minute mark of the video. Are you considering a wearing a short bridal gown?