PHOTOS: Fun & Flirty Short Wedding Dresses
Ladies, raise your hemlines! A warm-weather wedding is the perfect occasion to get a little flirty, be a little playful, and celebrate all the fun the two of you have …
KICK UP YOUR HEELS! Sarah Seven Confetti Rush dress with Swiss-dotted sheer netting, sweetheart neckline and raw hem, $700 at BHLDN.com. Oscar de la Renta gold flower ring with red stone center, $265 at Neiman Marcus, the Plaza at King of Prussia. Tamar Gems 14-karat yellow-gold cushion-cut green amethyst earrings, $665 at Govberg Jewelers, multiple locations.
STEAL THE SHOW. Monique Lhuillier Poppy corset with embroidered crystal flowers, $3,630, and Taylor ruched satin skirt, $1,650, both at the Wedding Shoppe, Wayne. Something Bleu suede Paramount D'Orsays with satin bows, $280 at BHLDN.com. Cushion-cut diamond ring, $12,320 at Govberg Jewelers. Fernando Aldazabal red and pink crystal flower drop earrings, $225 at Neiman Marcus. Monalda4 beaded and sequined flower barrette, $32.95 at Scarlett Alley, Philadelphia.
BE A LITTLE CHEEKY. Love by Enzoani Cashmere dress, $395 at Country Way Bridal, Haddonfield. Kate Spade Glitzy slingbacks, $325, and Fernando Aldazabal red and pink crystal flower drop earrings, $225, both at Neiman Marcus. Pink mesh gloves, stylist's own.
STAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT. Alfred Angelo tea-length dress with re-embroidered lace corset, knife pleat net skirt and floral details, $899 at Alfred Angelo, Cherry Hill. 14-karat yellow-gold amethyst earrings, $1,065 and Roberto Coin yellow-gold amethyst Satin ring, $5,200, both at Govberg Jewelers.
GO FOR THE DRAMA. Nicole Miller silk one-shoulder dress with draped sleeve, $410 at Nicole Miller, Philadelphia and Manayunk. Gucci Soraya crystal sandals, $1,100, MCL cocktail ring, $415, and multi-colored cuff, $1,365, and Badgley Mischka crystal earrings, $175, all at Neiman Marcus.
STAY TRUE TO YOUR OWN STYLE. Quillaree strapless gown with crocheted lace bits and hand-jeweled flower appliques, covered in bubbled organza overlay with nylon horsehair hemline, $1,800 at BHLDN.com. Colette Malouf silver mesh flower hair comb, $149.95 at Scarlett Alley. Hey Lady robin's-egg blue Elopement pumps, $340 at BHLDN.com. Tamar pink amethyst 14-karat rose-gold earrings, $900, and Lieberfarb 14-karat white-gold diamond ring, $2,385, both at Govberg Jewelers.
BE THE LIFE OF THE PARTY. Theia Couture short lace dress with silver thread, $395 at Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe, Jenkintown. Hue blue tights, $15 at Macy's, multiple locations. 36-inch 14-karat yellow-gold necklace with multicolored semiprecious stones, $975, and platinum three-stone emerald-cut diamond ring, $52,800, both at Govberg Jewelers.
DON'T BE AFRAID TO GOOF OFF! Taffeta cap-sleeve cocktail dress, $399 at Alfred Angelo. Christian Louboutin glitter Helmour pumps, $595, and Alexis Bittar green stone and crystal cocktail ring, $275, both at Neiman Marcus. 14-karat yellow-gold cushion-cut green amethyst earrings, $665, and 18-karat white-gold diamond pave bangle, $43,750,, both at Govberg Jewelers. Neon Hue socks, $6.50 at Macy's.
Photography by Chris Crisman. Styling by Lauren Kozakiewicz. Hair & makeup by Dora Salgado for Agentoliver.com using Mac Cosmetics. Model: Alisha/Wilhelmina. Assistant Stylist: Avery Osborne.
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