Short and tea-length wedding dresses

A tea-length wedding dress has a hem that falls between the knee and the ankle, usually around mid-calf. It shows off your shoes and is easy to walk and dance in. See tea-length looks from our brides Irina and Diane above.

Often, yes. The Bixby, for example, can be made knee-length and used as your dancing dress. Every Lace & Liberty dress is made to your measurements, so talk to a designer about the length you want.

Many of our city hall and elopement brides chose a shorter or simpler dress. See more ideas on our courthouse and city hall wedding dresses page, or a lighter reception dress for the party.

Yes. Every dress is made in your own measurements and proportions. Based on any existing design we can change the neckline shape, choose a different lining color, add removable sleeves and straps, add support, specify the train length and more.

Lace & Liberty custom gowns range from $1,500 to $5,500, and most brides spend $2,000–$3,500. Customizations to an existing collection design start at $250. Get a personalized number with our price estimate.

Our standard turnaround is about 6 months from the date you order, including consultations, design finalization, production edits and shipping. Rush options of 18, 12 or 8 weeks ($250, $450 or $600) may be available depending on our production schedule and fabric availability. See timing & rush orders.

Yes. Book a free one-hour appointment at our San Francisco showroom at 1301 Castro St to try on 200+ samples in sizes 0–20, or a free 20-minute virtual design consultation from anywhere. We ship worldwide from San Francisco.