Short and sweet: 10 compact wedding gowns that stun | Page 2 of 2

Having a beach wedding? This short ‘n simple strapless white dress from Francesca Miranda is replete with beautiful and very subtle details that take it beyond a little white dress and truly make it fit for your wedding day.

Cocoe Voci have added an old-fashioned bustle to a thoroughly modern mini and the result is truly eye-catching. The gorgeous and layered lace-covered dress even gives the impression of the bride wearing a veil.

This strapless silk Mikado gown, Tia, is by Amsale and it’s the perfect little white dress. It’s delicate and feminine but short and chic with its tulle skirt and bow detail at waistline.

Lebanese designer Ibrahim El Sharif’s 2013 collection proves that lace and tulle can work just as well on a short wedding dress as it can on a long one. If you can’t choose between a long gown or a short one, this one provides a happy medium.

With the thoroughly unromantic name of 890010, this loosely pleated Theia gown would look fabulous at a cocktail wedding. Its demure boat neckline leads to a fitted bodice that is pinched at the waist which is embellished with lovely floral touches that aren't overwhelming, but still eye-catching.

With the thoroughly unromantic name of 890010, this loosely pleated Theia gown would look fabulous at an elegant cocktail wedding. Its demure boat neckline leads to a fitted bodice that is pinched at the waist which is embellished with lovely floral touches that aren’t overwhelming, but still eye-catching.