21 best short bridesmaid dresses for every type of wedding

Short bridesmaid dresses include mini, midi and knee length styles, and basically, any dress that isn't maxi floor length, so you've got a lot of options to choose from. Which is handy when faced with the not-so-enviable task of shopping for bridesmaid dresses.

Luckily, a shorter style is a popular choice amongst bridal squads. They're versatile, perfect for summer wedding ceremonies and above all, offer more potential for your bridesmaids to wear the dress again and again post-nuptials. If you're looking for something a little different for the big day, a short style dress can help create a more relaxed vibe to proceedings, too. But that's not to say a shorter hem can't also deliver all the OTT glam vibes that a floor length gown brings.

We have plenty of elegant options that nail wedding dressing for every budget, from satin slip styles, to wrap mini dresses and ruched bodycon midis, these gorgeous picks are both chic and modern.

Plucked from the high street and designers, here's our pick of the best short bridesmaid dresses for brides to consider.