Once the date for the wedding is fixed the excitement of wedding preparations begin to mount. The most important thing next to the bride is her dress. The choice will depend on the location. Many brides think of exciting locations and often decide on ceremonies that are held outside the church. For these brides their choice may be short wedding dresses.

For beach weddings, short wedding dresses are ideal. This style blends with the location because a formal gown will look out of place. Garden weddings will also call for short wedding dresses.  The short wedding dresses could be pretty and soft and some of them maybe highlighted with a touch of colour like a red sash at the waist or a pink rose pinned onto the shoulder. Colour could also be introduced to short wedding dresses by having the lining of the dresses in colour with opaque white fabric on top. Light pastels like pink, cream or lavender could make for some cute short wedding dresses.

Even though the choice is for short wedding dresses care should be taken that they are elegantly styled and of a decent length. They should not be like dresses worn for clubbing and should not have low necklines. The length could be just below the knee or down to the calf or ankle.

When the choice is for short wedding dresses one must be aware that the legs and feet will be on display. The bride should wear a beautiful pair of sheer stockings and also very elegant strappy shoes. Chunky shoes can spoil the most romantic of dresses.

If the bride chooses to wear gloves they should not be the long opera gloves but simple white gloves up to the wrist. A dainty bouquet or a posy or some long stemmed roses or lilies would complete the outfit.