What are the Length Difference Between the Trains?

It is every bride’s dream of walking down the aisle wearing a beautiful dress with a fabulous train to match. This has always been associated with royalty, which creates an impact upon entrance. Meanwhile, your personal preference will judge how long you’d like your train to be.

Different length trains will suit brides with different figures and different wedding ceremonies. So, what are the length difference between the trains? We have prepared a wedding dress train length guide to help you in your search for the perfect bridal gown.

Wedding Dress Trains

Sweep Train

Considered to be the shortest train, it extends from the floor-length skirt. The length of the train on the floor is shorter than 30 centimeters. Usually, the back hem is only a few inches lower than the front hem. It is perfect for an elegant informal or semi-formal wedding gown.

A-Line V-neck Sweep Train Chiffon Wedding Dress With Split Front

Dress ID: 134403

This dress is an A-line wedding dress that features a flattering V-neck lace bodice and a chiffon skirt with a lovely sweep train. Jenny, our bride, shared her photos wearing the beautiful gown which may further help you decide whether a sweep train is the most suitable for you.

Court Train

Termed to be a court train, it is the ideal train for court weddings. The length of the train is 30 centimeters to 50 centimeters. This kind of train would also be great for a semi-formal wedding ceremony.

Ball-Gown/Princess V-neck Court Train Tulle Lace Wedding Dress With Beading Pockets

Dress ID: 215663

Another gorgeous bride shared her photo wearing one of our trending wedding dresses. This is a ball-gown wedding dress with a court train length, embellished with eye-catching lace details. As you can see, the court train is a lot longer than the sweep train which creates a dreamy look.

Chapel Train

The chapel train length is 50 centimeters to 80 centimeters. It is perfect for a semi-formal wedding gown but could be used for a formal or informal wedding gown as well. If you are celebrating your wedding at the chapel, a chapel train or shorter would be the best train.

Ball-Gown/Princess V-neck Chapel Train Tulle Wedding Dress With Beading Sequins

Dress ID: 186372

We thought that the chapel length train is purposely for chapel weddings, but the photo shows that it is also fantastic for an outdoor wedding. This dress is a ball-gown wedding dress, made from tulle and lace. According to Ana, the lace of the dress is even prettier in person. Meanwhile, she had the sleeves and belt removed, which still looks fabulous.

Cathedral Train

Usually, the train length is 80 centimeters to 130 centimeters. This is usually used for a formal wedding such as a church wedding. These dresses often come with a bustling option or a removable train. Either of these allows for better movement on the dance floor.

Ball-Gown Sweetheart Cathedral Train Tulle Lace Wedding Dress With Beading Sequins

Dress ID: 111947

So dreamy and so romantic! Another beautiful bride who did not hesitate to give inspiration to our future brides. Martinat is wearing a ball gown wedding dress that features a sweetheart neckline and a dainty cathedral train. Made from tulle and lace, this show-stopping bridal gown conveys both a fashionable and a vintage look.

Royal Train

The train length is over 130cm. This is also called a Monarch train and it is typically used for very formal weddings. Are you looking forward to bring the queen in you? Choose a dress with this very long train.

Ball-Gown Sweetheart Royal Train Taffeta Wedding Dress With Embroidered Ruffle Beading

Dress ID: 11490

Thanks to one of our brides, Katherine. She describes this breathtaking monarch train wedding dress to be the most beautiful dress in the world. You may not agree, but try it and you’ll see why she would say so. Taffeta makes this gorgeous dress as embroideries and ruffles fantastically enhance it. A lengthy and starry-eyed royal train adds to the captivating allure.

Watteau Train

This is the train attached to the shoulder or upper back of the wedding dress. It is an ideal way to show the fabric of your dress while intensely offering a Grecian sensation to the dress. Sometimes, there is an overlapping about classifying it as a Watteau train vs sweep, court, chapel, or a cathedral train. Having said so, the length of this train can vary from sweep train to cathedral train. What’s unique about it is from where it is being attached to.

Trumpet/Mermaid High Neck Court Train Stretch Crepe Wedding Dress With Beading Sequins

Dress ID: 127642

In this photo shared by one of our brides, the train creates a dramatic allure. It also looks like a cape. From the photo itself, the bride did not need to have a wedding veil. The train, alone, was enough to stun and wow the guests.

Trains in the History of Fashion

According to Wikipedia, aside from the modern wedding dress trains, there are also trains used in the history of fashion. Accordingly, it includes a court train, double train, fishtail train, and a demi-train. These 4 types of trains are classified based on what they look like or where they are used.

Historical Court Train Dress and Fishtail Train

Photo Credits to Wikipedia

Court train is an extension of the dress, worn on formal court occasions. Double train, as per the term, means two train extensions from the dress or a single train divided into two. Fishtail train flares out from the midway down. In modern fashion, it would be a train a mermaid dress has. Demi-train is similar to a sweep train, where it is a short train making the back slightly longer than the front.

Conclusion

Six popular trains are being used for wedding dresses – sweep train, court train, chapel train, cathedral train, royal train, and Watteau train. These trains have different lengths and mainly classified according to the stretch and wedding setting. For example, a dress with a chapel train should be worn at the chapel. Meanwhile, with updates in fashion, that notion is slowly being changed.

Nowadays, a bride can choose a wedding dress with her preferred train length. No one will ask why she chose that train. In fact, guests – old and young – are more thrilled with longer trains.

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What are the Length Differences between the Trains?