Carrie Bradshaw made city hall weddings a trend showing that true love and romance doesn’t require a big venue, two days of celebration or 100 guests, and city hall elopements are no less cool. More and more couples today opt for city hall weddings because wedding expenses are often too big, couples with a tight budget can’t afford it, and some guys just want to feel romance of the day just for two of them. The main challenge for a city hall bride is how to dress up for such type of weddings, and today I’m going to inspire you with such beautiful outfits that you are sure to think of a city hall ceremony even if you haven’t thought of it before!
Short Wedding Dresses
A short wedding dress is the most popular option for a city hall wedding. It’s appropriate, effortlessly chic and isn’t that expensive usually. The possibilities are endless here: a retro or vintage-inspired short lace dress, a modern scallop hem gown, a tulle skirt dress with a plunging neckline or a short sheath dress with a keyhole back. You can spruce up the whole look with colored or metallic shoes, and if it’s cold, wear a matching coat or cape to look more impressive and feel comfy.
60s style white Valentino short wedding dress with a scalloped hem
A-line knee-length wedding dress with a plunging neckline and a tulle skirt
a mini lace dress and a matching coat for cold weather, nude shoes
classic mini wedding gown with short sleeves and colored heels
high low lace eddign gown with long sleeves
ivory mini lace dress and shoes for an effortless chic look
mini wedding gown in white and a matching coat with long sleeves
sweetheart short wedding dress with a feather skirt
white sleeveless mini gown with a scallop edge, a statement necklace and blue heels
ivory wedding dress with a flowing ruffle skirt and sleeves
short backless dress with a bow and heels
short lace dress with cap sleeves and a V neckline
short illusion back dress without sleeves and with mint heels
keyhole back short wedding dress with a bow on the back
Midi And Maxi Wedding Gowns
A midi dress in retro style is a nice alternative to a short one. It can also be a modern sheath midi gown showing off your curves, or a chic lace piece to highlight your femininity. some brides prefer long dresses – halter neckline ones, with a plunging neckline, backless, flowy, off the shoulder or just colored ones to make a bold statement. Everything is up to you and your wish, you are the bride and it’s your day!
a calf-length dress with a deep v-neck and sleeves that go to the elbows, whimsy heels
blush ball gown with a train decorated with gold lace
chic halter neckline wedding gown
modern wedding dress with a train and a statement back
midi wedding gown with a plunging neckline and heels
loose slim gown with a V neckline
flowy off the shoulder dress, Valentino heels
Valentino wedding dress in black and white polka dots
white lace dress and nude heels is a great relaxed look for a city hall wedding
off the shoulder midi dress with sleeves and nude shoes
Pantsuits and Jumpsuits
These two options are extremely trendy right now for every type of wedding but especially for city hall ones. Find a modern white jumpsuit and rock it instead of a dress to achieve a sleek modern look, or choose a chic lace ivory one that will be so sexy that your groom won’t be able to take his eyes off! Lace tops, plunging necklines, silhouettes that highlight your curves – a jumpsuit is a new wedding dress!
white spaghetti strap pantsuit
ivory pantsuit with a lace beaded spaghetti strap top and plain pants
bridal pantsuit without sleeves, with metallic heels is drop dead gorgeous
fashion-forward bridal pantsuit, lace heels and a veil
ivory pantsuit with a cape was worn by Solange Knowles
white bridal pantsuit with long sleeves and black heels
minimalist bridal jumpsuit and bow heels
strapless bridal jumpsuit with pockets
white lace pantsuit and nude heels for stylish brides
white pantsuit and black heels
Bridal Separates
Bridal separates are another hot trend in the wedding world, and lots of brides choose them. it’s a nice way to save some money because you can already have the parts in your wardrobe, for example, a tutu skirt and a sweater. Add heels and a statement necklace to get a simple yet chic modern look for a city hall wedding.
bridal separate with a blush maxi skirt and a white sweater, a statement necklace
bridal separate with a lace midi skirt and a neutral sweater, a whimsy clutch and heels
white tutu skirt, a blush sweater and heels, a statement necklace
chic wwhite lace bridal separate with a slim skirt
