If you want a train on your bridal gown

llxxll · Oct 18th, 2009, 11:06 AM

if you want a train on your bridal gown what is the normal length of the train?

stoppit · Oct 18th, 2009, 11:17 AM

i'm not sure if there is a "normal" length. it depends on the style of lengha, how long you want it to be, even what you can afford if it has work on it.

Pareezay · Oct 18th, 2009, 12:34 PM

if you want to wear your dress again, i strongly suggest not getting one.

llxxll · Oct 18th, 2009, 04:48 PM

pareezay I get what you're saying par really want a train hehe

is 2-2.5 feet of train to short?

llxxll · Oct 19th, 2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stoppit

i'm not sure if there is a "normal" length. it depends on the style of lengha, how long you want it to be, even what you can afford if it has work on it.

hmm yea thats something to think about

mahismart · Oct 25th, 2009, 02:46 PM

llxxll · Oct 25th, 2009, 02:50 PM

, not good with guessing measurements ....how long do yu think her train is?

mahismart · Oct 26th, 2009, 02:30 AM

llxxll, you'll have to ask a designer/tailor about that for traditional lehngas. Here is something about trains on western wedding gowns:

There are 6 standard 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. Generally, it will be the same length front and back.

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 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.

Semi-Cathedral Length Train: A semi-cathedral is about half way between a chapel and cathedral length.

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. 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.

Most brides (royalty excluded) opt for a train no longer than eight feet. A detachable train is usually attached to the dress at the waist via hooks or buttons.

Hope this helps.

stoppit · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by llxxll

, not good with guessing measurements ....how long do yu think her train is?

about 1.5m

tigerlily · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:14 AM

If you go for a really long train have a loop sewn in on the underside of the train, so that you can slip it onto you wrist when walking around that way you won't step on it, and it will make it more wearable next time.

mama ki dua · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:16 AM

You can't have a train attached to your dress although you can have a TRAIL.

stoppit · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:41 AM

^mkd, i think you'll find it is called a bridal train...

llxxll · Oct 27th, 2009, 03:41 AM

thank you so much for all the info

mahismart · Oct 31st, 2009, 10:46 AM

afashionistalives · Oct 31st, 2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mahismart

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