Wedding dress for short girl

I don't have a recommendation as far as styles go, so hopefully someone else can help you better with that part!

However, I know they have petite options for many dresses to make it more proportionate for a shorter body type so that should help out no matter what style you get

Try everything. I see a lot of people tell shorter brides to avoid ballgowns. I'm 4'11" and I got a ballgown and love how it looks on me.

Thanks to both of you! Mna by any chance do you have a pic?

Echoing try everything. Anything can be altered. I'm 5 foot and they probably took 6 inches off my dress in alterations. Also try tea length dresses if your interested.

I'm 5'1 ish and this dress fit my body proportions great. By that I mean the waist fell where my waist is, the top I need to have altered and of course the bottom too. Really though you should be able to go into a shop and try different styles on til you find one you like. They also should have petite dresses. ETA: this isn't me in the picture it's from online, I deleted pics of me in it so FH didn't accidently see them.

I agree with MNA! I'm 5'1'' and loved my ball gown. Here's a picture of it! I did wear a 3 inch heel.

Awww, you look beautiful! <3

Several designers offer dresses in petite sizes.

And, as someone else mentioned, don't be afraid to try different silhouettes.

I'm only 5 ft tall with a short torso, so I ordered a petite size which is 3 inches shorter than regular size and shortened bodice.

Since a lot of designers make the dresses to order anyway, they may actually just be able to order your dress the correct length. I'm wearing a tulle ball gown and they actually took my height measurements when I purchased it so it would just be made the correct length to begin with. Also, Look for dresses with a shorter waist if you go the ballgown route. If you plan to wear heels at the wedding, maybe bring heels dress shopping as well?

I'm 4'11 and I got a ballgown myself.. I tried on mermaid style but felt like I was too short for the way they looked on me personally. I just went in looking at dresses not anything specific to my height. My dress is big and has a long train.

I'm 5'0" and I got a Mori Lee ball gown and they make them in petite sizes

Try everything and see what you like best. Don't be afraid to ask the consultant for suggestions too- they do this everyday all day. Are you planning to wear heels? I'm 5'7 so i'm wearing flats.

Traditionally I've seen recommendations for shorter brides be empire waist, a line, sheaths, and mermaids. However, I agree with try on everything. Think of your personal style and what you have felt most comfortable in. Have you worn ballgowns, a line, or mermaid styles dresses in the past? Which do you gravitate towards more? Be open for sure. I wore two inch heels knowing I'll be wearing 4 inch heels on the big day, but just to give me a better idea of what I would like.

I am short as well and every time I put on any dress that was puffy (like ballgown) it made me look even shorter and fat. I went with something fitted. It may have been just me but thought I would say something.

I'm 5'2 and I am scared of the dress not being proportionate. Not just the length being too long, but the whole thing being out of whack. I also am concerned about looking wider than I am. I might try some fitted dresses, possibly mermaid style, to accentuate my curves and hopefully elongate my body. But who knows, I haven't looked at anything yet.

David Tutera offers custom length on his gowns!

Thanks to all of you ladies! We just found out my fiance will be deployed so that will have to wait a little longer but I am more excited to go in and be open to anything!

No ballgowns

5'3 here and I tried on EVERYTHING! Many designers will make petite sizes and any good seamstress can make it work I had way more fun dress shopping than I thought I would!

I am 5'3 and I am facing this same issue with gown hunting, but I agree with most of the ladies here. . . Just try everything, and don't stress about it! This is supposed to be a fun experience for you and your bridal party, along with getting the dress of your dreams. Make the most of it! If you want to have a fairytale, princess gown, go for it! Whatever makes you feel like a queen, you should definitely get.