Haute off the press! These after party dresses spotted in real weddings are the delightful frivolities we never knew we needed. From glittery peach + pink minis that would grab even ABBA’s attention to feathery column sheaths that feel more like a Greek goddess has entered the chat, these pretty party pieces sure turned our heads. A few of the themes we’ve noticed across the board? 1) COMFORT. One of the key reasons you go for an outfit change in the first place is the opportunity to slip into something more comfortable that will ideally allow you to get footloose + fancy free on the dance floor! 2) Flirty embellishments. Ostrich feathers, floral appliques, mirror ball sequins, statement bows, winged panels, Gatsby fringe, pearl beads, puff sleeves, botanic motifs, ruffled tulle… You get the picture – make it fun. 3) Simple silhouettes. We love us some shimmies + shakes, and the best way to optimize the inevitable twists you’ll employ once the Britney mashup drops is to go for a silhouette that’s easy to move around in. Maxi or mini, it’s your perogative. Shall we look through some of our favorite looks from real weddings now?
(L) photo by Niccolo Sgorbini; (R) photo by TrentBailey Studio
Photo by Jose Villa with dress from Happy Isles and styling by Annie Choi
(L) Photo by Emma Bassill with dress by The Bar; (R) Photo by Lorena San José
Photo by Allan Zepeda with planning + design by Marcy Blum and florals by Amaryllis Inc.
(L) photo by Abby Jiu with planning + design by Grit & Grace; (R) photo by Caroline Lima with planning + design by Verve Event Planning, florals by David Kurio Designs and dress by Nardos
Photo by Alli Woods with dress by Naeem Khan
(L) photo by Ximena Zermeno Photography with dress from Happy Isles; (R) photo + dress by Karen Willis Holmes
Photo by Ira Lippke Studios with planning by Leslie Mastin Events and The Lake Como Wedding Planner and dress by Inbal Dror
(L) photo by Kristen Marie Parker with dress by Givenchy; (R) photo by Moni & Adri Photography with planning + design by Euforia Events
Photo by Maxime Ballesteros with dress by Harris Reed
(L) photo by Christian Oth Studio with planning + design by Lyndsey Hamilton Events and dress by Naeem Khan; (R) photo by TrentBailey Studio with separates by Rosie Assouline
Photo by Garrett Richardson with dress from Happy Isles
(L) photo from Lia Galov with dress by Liz Martinez; (R) photo + dress by Galia Lahav
Photo by Mon Soleil Weddings with planning + design by Events by Paulina and dress by Nicole + Felicia Couture
(L) photo by Alex Piper with styling by Laury Smith and dress by Magda Butrym; (R) photo by Hannah Costello with planning + design by Luna Design Studios and dress by LOULOU
Photo by Liz Banfield with planning + design by Sara Fay Egan Events, styling by Cynthia Cook Smith and dress by One/Of
(L) photo by Chris Scheurich and PV Cobia with planning by The Smaller Orchid and dress by CINQ; (R) photo by Sally Pinera with planning by Fawn Events, styling by Anny Choi and custom set by danarys
Photo by Norman & Blake with planning + design by Mindy Weiss and dress by Oscar de la Renta
(L) photo by Stefanie Marie with dress by Jasmine Lilly Bridal; (R) photo by Abby Jiu with planning + design by Grit & Grace
Photo by Morgane Lay with dress by Jacquemus
(L) photo by Valorie Darling with planning + design by Lynden Lane and dress by Cult Gaia; (R) photo by Mon Soleil Weddings with planning + design by Events by Paulina and dress by Nicole + Felicia Couture
Photo by Rosser/Lebeau Photography with styling by Micaela Erlanger and dress by Ralph & Russo
(L) photo by Norman & Blake with planning by 42 North and dress by Naeem Khan; (R) photo by Chris & Ruth with planning by Italian Boutique Weddings and dress from Keep Its Find Bridal
Photo by John Dolan with dress by Danielle Frankel Studio
(L) photo by Greg Finck with planning + design by Lake Como Wedding Planner and dress by Galia Lahav; (R) photo by TrentBailey Studio with dress by Rosie Assouline
Photo by Roman Ivanov with planning + design by Iles Events and dress by Millia London
(L) photo by Olivia Rae James with planning + design by Posh Parties and dress by Carolina Herrera; (R) photo by Abby & Lauren with planning + design by Posh Parties
Photo by Aaron Delesie with dress by Markarian NYC
(L) photo by Dark Roux with dress by Cult Gaia; (R) photo by Jacqui Cole with planning + design by Posh Parties and dress by Alexia Maria
Photo by Abby Jiu with planning + design by Grit & Grace and dress by Oscar de la Renta
(L) photo by Allan Zepeda with planning + design by Marcy Blum; (R) photo by Alicia Mink Photography with planning + design by Talissa Arcangeli and dress by Alexia Maria
Photo by Norman & Blake with dress by Cristina Ottaviano
(L) photo by Haute Weddings with dress + blazer from DISHH and Marle; (R) photo by Sarah Falugo with planning + design by The Lake Como Wedding Planner, fashion styling by Carrie L Goldberg and dress by Factory New York
Photo by Kelly Brown Weddings with planning + design by Vanessa Noel Events and dress by Made by ILA
(L) photo by Perry Vaile with planning + design by Grit & Grace; (R) photo by Leila Brewster with planning by Tropical Occasions and design by Marianna Idirin and Pina Cate
Photo by John & Joseph with planning + design by Abby & Caroline and dresses by Galia Lahav and Naeem Khan
(L) photo by Samm Blake with planning + design by Kate Dawson and dress by Cult Gaia; (R) photo by Samm Blake
We confess… we’ve bookmarked these darling wedding after party dresses too many times to count. But we trust we’re in good company, because how could you not?! If you find yourself marveling over a number of these short wedding dress styles, who’s to say you can’t use some of these ideas for your bridal shower, bachelorette, rehearsal dinner or honeymoon too? The beauty of these sweet bridal minis is their versatility, and ya know, the festive fringe too.
Cover photo by Leila Brewster with planning + design by Jove Meyer
