Wedding Gown Terms: Train Lengths
We all know what a wedding train is! When we were girls, we tied bath towels to our waists and waltzed "down the aisle". But now you're engaged and it is time ot decided what train length is best for you! There are 6 standard lengths available, each term here represents a length category. Not to be confused with Hem Lengths, a train length is the length from the waist to the hem in the BACK of the gown!
No Train: Well, by definition, this is NOT a train, it is still an option so we will include it here. This is sometimes called a Floor Length Train, but if you are opting for a tea length gown or shorter, it may not even be floor length. Generally, it will be the same length front and back. This type of gown is is perfect for an informal wedding or a garden wedding , and can also be done for a semi-formal wedding if you wish.
Sweeping Train: This is the shortest of the trains and is also called a brush train because it just brushes the floor. Usually, the back hem is only a few inches lower then the front hem. It is perfect for an elegant informal or semi-formal wedding gown. It provides the elegance of a train without to much added fabric in the way.
Chapel Length Train: This is currently the most common train because it has the elegance of a full train but is still not overly cumbersome. A chapel train is generally 1 1/3 yards or 4 feet from the waistline. This is perfect for a semi-formal wedding gown but could be used for a formal or informal wedding gown as well.
Semi-Cathedral Length Train: A semi-cathedral is about half way between a chapel and cathedral length. Perfect for a semi-formal or formal wedding gown.
Cathedral Length Train: This is a popular choice for a formal affair or for that fairy tale look. A cathedral train is generally 2 1/2 yards or 7 1/2 feet from the waistline and is usually used for a formal wedding. These gowns often come with a bustling option or a removable train to allow for better movement on the dance floor.
Royal Train: Remember Princess Di's wedding gown? This is one of those trains this is still out the door when you reach the alter! If you dream is to have a Princess Di train, this is it! Also called a Monarch train, this train generally falls 9 ft from the waist line and is only used for the most formal wedding.
Often, the length of your train is determined either by your tastes or your wedding style. I have listed the most common wedding styles for each train option, but you can choose whatever suits you best. If you do not want a long train for the whole event, you can also consider a sweep train with a long, removable veil for that elegant look at the alter and free movement on the dance floor!
By: Crystal Unrau
Chrys Cross Bridal
Crystal Unrau is a wedding planner and the owner of Chrys Cross Bridal . She specializes in creating dream weddings on a budget and offers discount designer wedding gowns and accessories along with free advice through her website!
суббота, 14 апреля 2007 г.
Wedding Gown Terms: Hem Lengths
Wedding Gown Terms: Hem Lengths
Hem Length is just one a the decisions you will need to make as you make your wedding dress selection! The hem length is the length from the waist to the hem line in front - trains are not included! Now, you are thinking, how many can here be? Floor length and.... what else is there! Well, it may surprise you to know that there are actually 6 common wedding dress hem lengths!
Floor - A floor length wedding gown is pretty much exactly that. It reaches to the floor, and usually just the tips of your shoes will show. This is the most common length for a wedding gown and most likely, you know about this one already!
Tea - A tea length wedding gown falls to about mid-calf, and this is currently the second most popular choice for today's modern bride. This length was popular during the war and depression years, when fabric was scarce. Now, with the growing popularity of beach weddings, casual weddings and garden weddings, tea length gowns have made a comeback!
Intermission - This skirt is also called a Midi Length, and falls between the knee and mid calf area. A tall bride may find that a premade tea length falls to intermission length instead.
Handkerchief Hem - This is similar to a Tea Length, but is made of panels, ending in points at the hem. This gives a jagged, layered v style hemline with the longest points reaching mid-calf.
Street - A street length wedding gown falls just below the knee, slightly shorter then an Intermission length.
Mini - A mini skirt ends above the knee. Wedding gowns with a mini skirt often have removable overskirts as well.
Of course, floor length is still the most common and easiest to find. Tea length gowns are becoming much easier to find with most designers offering a few styles at tea length. Minis are also available, though most will have the overskirt option. If you are interested in a Intermission, handkerchief, street or plain mini, you may need to look in non-traditional locations like a dress boutique or in the prom gown section, but this will also be much more affordable! A Tea Length White Prom Gown will often have a much lower price then a wedding salon would charge as well!
Today's brides are much more willing to take a risk, and so all 6 hem styles are acceptable choices! I suggest trying at least 2 or 3 different options, as most brides are very surprised by what they prefer once they have them on!
By: Crystal Unrau
Chrys Cross Bridal
Crystal Unrau is a wedding planner and the owner of Chrys Cross Bridal . She specializes in creating dream weddings on a budget and offers discount designer wedding gowns and accessories along with free advice through her website!
Hem Length is just one a the decisions you will need to make as you make your wedding dress selection! The hem length is the length from the waist to the hem line in front - trains are not included! Now, you are thinking, how many can here be? Floor length and.... what else is there! Well, it may surprise you to know that there are actually 6 common wedding dress hem lengths!
Floor - A floor length wedding gown is pretty much exactly that. It reaches to the floor, and usually just the tips of your shoes will show. This is the most common length for a wedding gown and most likely, you know about this one already!
Tea - A tea length wedding gown falls to about mid-calf, and this is currently the second most popular choice for today's modern bride. This length was popular during the war and depression years, when fabric was scarce. Now, with the growing popularity of beach weddings, casual weddings and garden weddings, tea length gowns have made a comeback!
Intermission - This skirt is also called a Midi Length, and falls between the knee and mid calf area. A tall bride may find that a premade tea length falls to intermission length instead.
Handkerchief Hem - This is similar to a Tea Length, but is made of panels, ending in points at the hem. This gives a jagged, layered v style hemline with the longest points reaching mid-calf.
Street - A street length wedding gown falls just below the knee, slightly shorter then an Intermission length.
Mini - A mini skirt ends above the knee. Wedding gowns with a mini skirt often have removable overskirts as well.
Of course, floor length is still the most common and easiest to find. Tea length gowns are becoming much easier to find with most designers offering a few styles at tea length. Minis are also available, though most will have the overskirt option. If you are interested in a Intermission, handkerchief, street or plain mini, you may need to look in non-traditional locations like a dress boutique or in the prom gown section, but this will also be much more affordable! A Tea Length White Prom Gown will often have a much lower price then a wedding salon would charge as well!
Today's brides are much more willing to take a risk, and so all 6 hem styles are acceptable choices! I suggest trying at least 2 or 3 different options, as most brides are very surprised by what they prefer once they have them on!
By: Crystal Unrau
Chrys Cross Bridal
Crystal Unrau is a wedding planner and the owner of Chrys Cross Bridal . She specializes in creating dream weddings on a budget and offers discount designer wedding gowns and accessories along with free advice through her website!
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