Tea length dresses, as its also known, hits just below the knee, making it mature and elegant but not over the top. And that's exactly where a mother of a bride should be, style-wise.

Wedding season is in full swing, which means you've probably gotten an invite to one requiring "formal" attire. Formal ...

Here, 20 gorgeous short and tea-length wedding dresses to wear on your big (and possibly ankle-baring) day. RELATED: 35 Unique Wedding Bands That Still Feel Timeless ...