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megan
Savvy August 2017

short brides

megan, on January 8, 2017 at 3:06 PM

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Hi, do you guys have ideas on good companies/designers/websites for the short bride and bridesmaid? I am just under 5'1. My bridesmaid is 4'9. My mom is 4'10. (we are a short family). I am open to websites, as well as specific companies that I can find in Seattle or Portland. We know we will likely...

Hi, do you guys have ideas on good companies/designers/websites for the short bride and bridesmaid? I am just under 5'1. My bridesmaid is 4'9. My mom is 4'10. (we are a short family). I am open to websites, as well as specific companies that I can find in Seattle or Portland. We know we will likely need alterations, but it is better to start with a closer size. Not wanting to spend an arm and a leg for a custom dress, having a fairly low-key wedding.

I know Jcrew has a petite line as I buy party dresses from there, but looking for options other than what they offer. I was somewhat surprised that Anthropology's bridal line does not come in petite sizes although their other clothes do.

Any advice would be helpful.

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  • Mrswelch
    Master December 2017
    Mrswelch ·
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    I got my dress from an Allure boutique and what they did is order the dress in custom length for $75 (I'm 5'1). The dress itself is a David Tutera, but going with a custom length if you end up loving a dress with an ornate skirt (mine is all over lace) can be a possible way to cut the price of alterations a bit.

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  • Kira
    Super March 2017
    Kira ·
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    For bridal, Justin Alexander, Casablanca and Martina Liana all do custom changes (i.e., length customizations). I don't know of any bridesmaid designers that do.

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  • Kristin
    Master January 2034
    Kristin ·
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    Look on etsy for a custom wedding dress. I have seen a few brides that have done that and you can give them your exact measurements.

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  • SoonToBeMrsMadison
    Dedicated August 2018
    SoonToBeMrsMadison ·
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    I'm 4'11 and every shop I went to had petite options. Call around and ask

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  • Blair Waldorf
    Master October 2017
    Blair Waldorf ·
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    Just an FYI at David's bridal petite sizes aren't standard so the dress would have to be made and ordered. For bridesmaids dresses that's 17 weeks, bridal may be longer ESP with Chinese New Year coming up

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