Guide to Wedding Dress Train Lengths

Wondering what your options are when it comes to your wedding dress train? How long should a bridal train be anyway? Read on for a quick overview of the standard wedding gown train lengths.

Sweep trains

Usually extending six inches to one foot beyond the hem of the dress.

Sweep length gown trains are the shortest option.

The petite sweep train length gives a bridal vibe and makes any dress more formal but still feels light and effortless.

Chapel trains

Usually about two feet in length but can be up to five or six feet long.

Chapel length trains are not too short and not too long.

They’re typically just right for most brides who want the drama of a train without too much length to carry.

Cathedral trains

At least six feet long.

Cathedral length trains are the longest and most dramatic train length option.

A cathedral train looks great styled in photos and can be perfect for a traditional ceremony. Most brides will opt for an outfit change after photos as this train is difficult to bustle.

Bustle your train

Most expert seamstresses can add a bustle to any wedding dress for ease of movement after your dramatic entrance and photos.