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It was during the 1950’s era that tea length wedding dresses and tea length dresses in general became popular. They have reappeared on the bridal runway in the last few years. It is said to be inspired by the design concept of “constructed but not simple”. Recent fashion forecasts predict more and more modern brides are choosing to incorporate this off-beat bridal style to exude vintage 1950′s retro style.
Tea length wedding dresses are typically hemmed at mid calf length. Like all other type of wedding dresses, trendy tea length dresses can be found in any range or combination of colors, styles, patterns and materials. Tea length wedding dresses are also attractive in cost. A full length or floor length wedding dress can cost you anywhere from $700 to $10,000 for a Vera Wang; while a tea length version gives you the grand bridal look and feel for a fraction of the cost. More and more mainstream bridal designers have considered the growing demand for this kind of wedding dress and are begin to include tea length styles in their collections at a much lower price.
If you are planning a destination wedding, tea length wedding dresses are a perfect option to consider. Less dress means less bulk to travel with. Plus, being a less formal wedding dress alternative, it is an ideal bridal gown for garden weddings, beach weddings, outdoor weddings, court house weddings and weddings celebrated abroad. The forgiving yet highly feminine style tea length wedding dresses is flattering for all figures including petite or plus size brides.
There are a wide variety of tea length wedding dresses on the market. Brides of all sizes and shapes will definitely look their bridal best in a tea length wedding dress without breaking the budget.
