Tea Length Wedding Dresses

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More and more brides are ditching the long, formal gown, and opting for a short and sweet hemline instead!

If you are planning a wedding in a warm-climate, such as a summer wedding or a destination wedding, choosing a tea length wedding dress is a wonderful alternative to the traditional long trained gown.

What is it?

A tea-length dress falls between the bottom of the bride’s knee and the bottom of calf – usually about three to four inches above the ankle.

This “in between” length is perfect for a casual or semi-formal wedding.

If you choose to wear a tea-length wedding dress, you will probably want your bridesmaids in a similar length, or shorter.

This is also a very functional fit for brides who may find themselves doing some walking on the big day. If you are getting married in the middle of the city, you likely don’t want to be dragging a long hemline on the dirty street!

A Flattering fit

The Tea length is a very attractive cut, and looks good on most figures. If you choose to wear a tea length wedding dress, it is the perfect time to show off a gorgeous pair of shoes – as this length is known for drawing the eye downwards.

Whether your style is contemporary and sleek, or romantic and flowing, you can incorporate it into this trendy length.

Who Wears It?

If you want to show off those beautiful calves then this is the perfect length for you! This length of dress shows a timeless elegance while still being fun and flirty. If you are getting married in any of the following places, you may wish to consider a tea-length dress:

• A Beach Wedding

• A Destination Wedding

• A Mountain Wedding

• A Garden ceremony

• A Backyard wedding

Many brides who are celebrating a second wedding prefer to wear a tea-length gown as it is not as formal and elaborate as a full-length wedding dress. This often matches the overall theme of the wedding day.

Dress It Up!

If you love the look of a tea-length wedding dress but are hosting a more elaborate affair, you can choose a more formal style for your dress while keeping the length you love.

Adding crystals and sophisticated bead work to your dress will increase its level of formality. Embroidery and fancy lace details will dress it up even more.

Cost Effective

Many brides select a tea-length gown not only for its stylish and flattering charm, but also for its budget-friendly price tag.

These dresses often cost substantially less than a full wedding gown, because quite simply, there is less fabric used. You may even find them in a different section at your local bridal boutique.

Shopping for your dress in the winter time, when tea-length is not as popular, can also save you money.

Some factors to consider when pricing out your wedding dress include designer, material used, and season (you may find something you love from last season for half the price!).

Do you have a favorite boutique or clothing store? You may even find your perfect dress there - without the wedding dress price!

Maybe you found a dress you love that is too long – consider bringing it to a seamstress and having it transformed into the tea-length dress of your dreams!

A tea-length wedding dress is an increasingly popular option for brides from all over. Finding the perfect dress can be stressful, and if you have your heart set on tea-length it could even be more of a search. Once you’ve found the dress of your dreams, sit down and relax and have a cup of tea to celebrate!

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