Gorgeous Wedding Minis for 2011

Over the years, bridal designers have flirted with creating short white dresses for brides who want to change into less cumbersome gowns after the ceremony. More often than not, these were just simple alternatives to the “main show” gowns.
That’s why I was pleasantly surprised, during the recent shows, to see so many designers elevating the stature of the short white dress, creating frothy confections and elaborate designs that were just as detailed and special as their longer counterparts. Here are some beautiful dresses.