Tea-length wedding dresses are perfect for a vintage-style wedding, or if you’re looking for something off the beaten path of the full-length A-line gown.  Tea-length wedding dresses were very popular in the 1950’s, so a tea-length gown can add a touch of whimsical vintage flair to an informal wedding.  They’re also great for dancing or for outdoor weddings.

Tea-length gowns are very popular this season, and many designers have several tea-length dresses in their summer lines.  Local wedding boutiques will likely have quite a few tea-length gowns available.  For wedding dresses Toronto brides have many available boutiques to find the perfect gown.

Tea-Length Wedding Dress Design

Tea-length gowns are typically longer than cocktail dresses, usually falling the calf about 3-4 inches from the ankle.  A tea-length gown emphasizes your legs, and is perfect for taller brides.  Shorter brides may need to have a tea-length gown altered to ensure that it falls in the correct portion of the calf, and possibly wear high heels to elongate their frames.

They are available in a wide variety of cuts, perhaps the most popular of which being the A-line and bombshell cuts.  An A-line dress is form fitting at the bust, and gradually flares out starting at the waist line.  A bombshell dress is also form fitting at the top, but flares out more dramatically starting at the hips.  A-line tea-length dresses create an elongated look and can be very slimming.  Contrastingly, bombshell tea-length dresses emphasize curves, and can lend a 1950’s pinup look.

Ideal Venues for Tea-Length Dresses

Tea-length gowns are perfect for an informal wedding, especially morning weddings.  They are great for garden weddings, beach weddings or other outdoor weddings, as there is no concern for dirty or frayed hems.  Additionally, tea-length gowns are much easier to dance in, so if you plan to dance at the reception they can be a good pick.

For a formal or evening wedding, a tea-length gown may not be the best pick.  Full-length and even cathedral gowns may be more appropriate in these types of weddings.

A tea-length gown may be the perfect fit for your wedding.  A qualified bridal consultant can help you to select the right gown for your body type, budget and venue.  For bridal shops Toronto residents have a wide variety of excellent boutiques nearby.