wedding dresstrain styles guide
Wondering the difference between a sweep train and a chapel train? Just how long is a cathedral train, anyway? Read on for a quick explanation of the wedding gown train lengths we offer.
short & sweet
sweep trains
Usually extending six inches to one foot beyond the hem of the dress, the perfectly petite sweep train gives a bridal vibe but still feels light and effortless.
classically lovely
chapel trains
Not too short and not too long, chapel trains are the Goldilocks of wedding dress trains—at about two feet in length, they’re just right for most brides.
lots of drama
cathedral trains
Now we’re getting into seriously formal territory. A traditional ceremony followed by a black-tie reception is the perfect scenario for a cathedral train, which can stretch up to seven feet long.
on the dance floor
bustle a move
Our experts can add a bustle to any bridal train for ease of movement after that dramatic entrance—just ask at your alterations appointment!