Bridal Train Styles - Grand Entrance

Bridal Train Styles

Watteau trains feature grand and graceful trains attached at the shoulders like capes; Kate Middleton wears modest 9-foot lace royal gowns that also include bridal trains for her royal wedding gown. If this option appeals to you, ask your bridal boutique about adding a bustle for easier movement upon your grand entrance.

Chapel Train

Chapel trains are one of the classic wedding gown train styles, adding just a hint of drama without being over the top. Measuring three to five feet from waist level, they are an elegant yet practical choice that look beautiful with any gown silhouette and can even double up as bridesmaid dresses in another wedding ceremony! They make for great options when considering second marriages!

Cathedral trains are another popular bridal train style, usually measuring 18-24 inches long and making an impressionful statement about romance and femininity. Perfect for brides seeking more romance in her gown, cathedral trains look wonderful with ball gowns, A-line dresses, or sheath wedding gowns; also perfect if hosting a church ceremony or other more formal settings because it stands out more than shorter trains do.

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Cathedral and royal trains are known for being among the longest bridal train options, spanning approximately 12-15 feet away from the dress. If this dramatic train length appeals to you, make sure that when it's time for dancing you talk with your alterations seamstress about adding a bustle in order to complete your look!

Court trains offer an alternative to cathedral trains; measuring roughly one foot in length, these shortened versions extend from waistline rather than hemline and add just a hint of drama to any dress - especially trumpet and mermaid-style wedding gowns.

Lace trains are an elegant option that complement nearly every gown silhouette. Hand-woven or beaded lace adds extra beauty, as does its emphasis on the seams beneath. Particularly striking on sheath or fit and flare dresses from our Moonlight Collection is lace appliques featuring horsehair trim hem finishes which add extra dimension. Our Moonlight Collection also has stunning options with horsehair hem finishes adding even more dimension - this bride chose our Moonlight wedding dress featuring this technique known as ombre for an added bit of drama that we absolutely adored!

Cathedral Train

If you want your wedding dress to become the focal point, a cathedral train is an effective way to do just that. Extending six to 10 feet from your waistline, this style creates an impactful walk down the aisle which will have everyone gasping with its dramatic stride down the aisle. Perfect for formal weddings with its dramatic steps down the aisle. Lace or beaded accents look especially lovely against its fabric; adding drama with veil, you can even sweep it back when entering or exiting venues using this train length wedding dress train length!

The classic bridal train style that will suit most dress silhouettes. It works especially well with ball gowns and a-line dresses as their skirts have more fluff and volume which balance out its dramatic look. Brides seeking less romance may prefer opting for a sweep or court train instead, which lightly brushes the floor and creates more of a settled, brushing effect.

Chapel train lengths provide brides who desire more of a classic style an excellent compromise between traditional and cathedral looks. Chapel wedding dress train lengths typically fall one or two feet below the bottom of skirt for easy management - ideal for brides looking for drama without dealing with long trains that need to be bustled for receptions.

For a striking statement, try opting for a cathedral length gown featuring an elaborate bridal train embellished with luxurious crystals or 3-D lace appliques - these details will add sparkle to your look, setting you apart among your bridesmaids and guests on your big day! Its timeless elegance will ensure it remains an unforgettable memory!

Monarch trains offer brides the perfect opportunity to add something truly original and eye-catching to their bridal train, typically measuring 12 feet or longer. Worn by brides who wish to make an eye-catching statement on their special day, monarch trains require at least two helpers as you don it while getting ready for ceremony - yet the stunning images it will produce during this memorable momentous occasion more than make up for this burdensome weight!