With the recent news of Kourtney Kardashian getting hitched to Travis Barker (for the third time), the couple has not only inspired us to plan our nuptials in the Amalfi coast, but also to go for a somewhat unconventional dress code. Every girl pictures herself in a poofy, white ballgown walking down the aisle one day. But not Kourtney Kardashian. Then again, when did a Kardashian ever stick to dress codes (or tradition)? Kourtney walked down her very own red carpet to say ‘I do’ to her beau, in a white mini Dolce&Gabbana custom dress. The Italian luxury brand did a little more than just dress the bride; they also hosted the entire reception.
Kourtney’s mini wedding dress was inspired by Italian lingerie from the 1960s, the look consisted of a satin corset top with lace details at the top, along with a floral-patterned lace skirt. She paired the look with long tulle gloves, lace pumps and a long trailing lace embroidered veil that was the centre of attention.
It seems like many other bridal brands have also been getting on this trend’s bandwagon lately. So in case you are on the lookout for your unconventional wedding dress, here is a roundup of mini wedding dresses you should consider.
Rowley Hesselballe London
This new brand is coming hot into the mini wedding dress market, they want to revolutionise stereotypical ideals of bridal wear by designing unique wedding attire. Their goal is to empower women by letting them take control of what they want to wear and making them feel their best on their special day. Not only does this brand create beautiful mini wedding dresses, but they also curate other unique designs which include bridal power suites, midi length wedding dresses, non-typical designs and much more.
Maison Rabih Kayrouz
The fashion house Maison Rabih Kayrouz by the namesake Lebanese designer recently came out with its newest and most innovative bridal collection La Mariee 2023. This new collection is a minimalist approach with a twist on the traditional wedding dress. It includes unique designs like power suits, two-piece sets, jackets with pants, and many more non-typical bridal styles to choose from. Perfect for those brides who feel their best and most beautiful when rocking a comfortable pair of pants. La Mariee 2023 also introduces colours like creams and golds for non-traditional brides who want to stay away from the all-white bridal looks.
Alex Perry Bridal
Gradually getting on with the mini wedding dress trend is Australian womenswear brand Alex Perry. The designer creates a bridal line every season with an exclusive amount of dresses so every soon-to-be bride can feel special on their wedding day. The brand has recently introduced bridal collections featuring a mini wedding dress in each one, which makes it an incredibly unique design you will not find anywhere else.
RETROFÊTE
RETROFÊTE gives wedding dress shopping a fun and youthful approach so the more non-traditional brides can feel most comfortable on their highly-awaited day. From black tie to a beach wedding, and anything else you can think of, this brand has a full collection of dresses that will suit any soon-to-be bride’s style, venue, and preference. And, if you are looking for a mini wedding dress, they also have a large selection to choose from at affordable prices.
NAEEM KHAN
Indian fashion designer Naeem Khan is known for his intricate and detailed designs, as well as his unique take on bridal gowns. So, it comes as no surprise that he would also hop on the mini wedding dress trend and take this already non-traditional bridal style to the next level. He creates wedding gowns for brides who enjoy high fashion and are not afraid to step outside the box, so if this resonates with you, this is the perfect place to find your future wedding look.
Danielle Frankle
For years, the fashion house Danielle Frankle has previously stepped outside of the stereotypical bridal gowns by creating cream coloured wedding dresses and stirring away from the basic white quota. This brand is known for using a variety of diverse materials and mixing them to create different textures and dimensions, so they can formulate never-before-seen bridal wear that will surely catch anyone’s eye. The designs are unique and accommodate any style or preference to make every bride feel an intimate wedding dress experience.
