A Short Story: Sweet Ideas for Short Summer Wedding Dresses

There once was a bride who was looking for something unique. She thought only long dresses could be sweet. Her summer wedding would be just too hot, to dress from head to toe in such a lot! But alas she was mistaken! For she discovered a whole world full of romantic bridal gowns that let the breeze flow! At or below the knee or skimming the ankle, short informal summer wedding dresses are readily available. Whether your style is edgy or antique, sweet or sassy, dressing for your summer wedding can be easy and classy! Check out our latest inspiration board featuring summer wedding dress ideas that are perfect for warm weather and wedding day bliss!

Wear a short wedding gown for your whole wedding day or consider changing into one for just the reception. A short wedding dress will add a fun and flirty touch to your big day and not to mention keep you cool and comfortable!

Image Credits: Short dress main image from: Diana Marie Photography, Short & Sweet Dresses: from Ivy and Aster, Short & Edgy Dresses: Bride in red shoes dress from The Harrogate Wedding Lounge, Black and white dress photo, Bride with Blue Car, Sassy Wedding Dress from Stephanie James Couture, Fence and ferns bride from Scott Stater Photography, Barn bride and groom from Diana Marie Photography

Fresh Ideas for Your Spring Wedding

With the first day of Spring only days away, it is the perfect time to put the finishing touches on your spring wedding. Springtime is a time of new growth, gorgeous colors, and the welcoming promise of warmer days. This is the perfect atmosphere for beginning your new life together as husband and wife.

Spring Flowers

Tulips are my favorite spring flower. I love the idea of using their flashy colors splashed all over a reception. Beautiful bouquets can be made with tulips as well. A simple bouquet of silky white tulips for the bride creates a stunning image while cheerful bright tulips in pinks and oranges give a pop of color for the bridesmaids. Other beautiful spring flowers are magnolias, hyacinth, lilac, daisies, and peonies. Check with your florist to plan what flowers will hold up best in your venue.

Photo Credit: Hyacinths, Magnolia Bouquet found on Etsy, Peonies from Martha Stewart, Tulips from Real Flowers



Spring Favors and Decor

A spring theme wedding can have lots of bright colors or a simple natural palette. I love the idea of using twiggy browns, tulip pinks, and robin's egg blue. A garden theme wedding is also perfect for spring using shades of green and cream with touches of pastel blues, yellows, pinks, or purples. Mini potted herbs are unique favors for guests, as well as miniature natural birds nests with candy eggs, adorable gerbera daisy favor boxes (shown above), or even cute little floral boutonnieres for each guest. The wooden love bird trees shown below make beautiful and simple centerpieces that are also great for hanging your table numbers.

Photo Credit: Wooden Love Bird Tree from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com, Bird's nest favors from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com, Potted Plant favors from Design Sponge

 Spring Wedding Cakes

Top your cake with an adorable spring theme cake topper -from love birds to a bride and groom kissing under the shade of an umbrella. Colorful flowers are another way to make your cake look as fresh and fun as a breath of spring air. 

Photo Credit: Bride and Groom Cake top from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com,  Floral Cake from Special Ice, Love Birds cake topper from MyWeddingReceptionIdeas.com, Peony Cake from Wedding and Cakes.



Spring Wedding Dress

Carry your spring theme into your wedding gown with color or texture. I love breezy dresses with floral inspired lace and ruffles. You can add a pop of color with a sash or flower pinned to your dress. If you are in love with tea length dresses, spring is the season to wear your's! A jaunty little white vintage inspired suit definitly has a place in a spring wedding as well.

Photo Credit: Row 1 - Lace sheath dress by Tara Keeley, Roses by Aire Barcelona via OneWed, Bow Bolero by Monique Lhullier.  Row 2 - Vintage Look Suit by Stephanie James Couture via Kenzie Kate, Polka Dot Tea Length by Michelle Roth May via PlanningToElope.com, Roses via BridalReference.com

 



Happy Spring!