I know that the Cathedral are the really long ones and that the Chapel ones are the shorter style trains but do some people refer to the Chapel as Semi-Cathedral or is that something different? Maybe one that is a little longer than the Chapel but shorter than the Cathedral?
2007-06-28 19:12:10 · 4 answers · asked by Lilly's Mom 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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.
2007-06-29 00:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by trpaz2979 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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What is the difference between a Chapel and Semi-Cathedral length wedding trains?
I know that the Cathedral are the really long ones and that the Chapel ones are the shorter style trains but do some people refer to the Chapel as Semi-Cathedral or is that something different? Maybe one that is a little longer than the Chapel but shorter than the Cathedral?
2015-08-15 17:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope not the same thing. They are completely different.
A chapel train is no train at all. It doesn't have elegance of a full train. Most of that 4 feet from the waist is the length of your body. When it lays on the ground it is just a lil circle. It really only works on casual gowns, very plain with little embellishment, or destination wedding gowns.
A semi-cathedral train is the one you want. It flows a bit down the aisle and will bustle when you get to the reception. It gives you enough of a train that when you are standing on the stairs, you have something trailing behind you.
Cathedral goes 6-8 ft which is just a tad too long for most churches and when bustled leaves you a huge poof on the back--quite difficult to dance in but frequently with those brides who are having a different dress for the reception.
Most dresses are semi-cathedral though so find the dress you love and the train comes with it. Don't stress over train length but instead think about the rest of the dress and what you really want on this special day.
Good luck and congrats.
2007-07-01 02:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The cathedral train is the longest train. Think Princess Diana's wedding dress and is the most formal. The semi cathedral train is shorter, followed by the chapel train and sweeping train. The sweeping train is the least formal train on a wedding dress. For an outdoor wedding, it should be a sweeping train. Think about it for a second. Do you want to be outdoors and dragging all this dirt around with you? Plus, an outdoor wedding has a more informal atmosphere than a grand elaborate church wedding.
2016-03-17 11:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 13:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by oritz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋