It has long been tradition for the bride to walk down the aisle in a beautiful, white, ballroom gown. When else in her life will she realistically wear something so formal? Well, time’s change. While some people still believe in the tradition of a long, poofy dress, others are moving on. Short wedding gowns are making their way into the market. Perfect for a beautiful summer wedding on the beach, these shorter dresses will breathe better than a ballroom gown, and you can avoid dragging it through the sand and possibly ruining the gown. Shorter dressed can also make for a great secondary gown to party and dance in after the ceremony. Here are some of the gowns on the market today. All photos are form Martha Stewart Wedding.

 

Matthew Christopher

Modern Trousseau

Matthew Christopher

Monique Lhuillier

Simone Carvalli

Ines di Santo

Aria

Matthew Christopher

Simone Carvalli