A sweeping train (also known as the brush train) is the shortest train and barely sweeps the floor. It is perfect for the bride who does not want the hassle of too much added fabric and craves a more semi-formal wedding gown. The dress below sold on eidress features the sweeping train on a beautiful chiffon gown.
The Chapel Length Train is 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. It is the most common train because it exudes the same elegance as a full train but is not as cumbersome to wear, especially when breaking it down on the dance floor. This gorgeous a-line dress found on Eshop Wedding displays the chapel length train.
The Semi-Cathedral Length Train is about half way between a chapel and cathedral length. Enzoani creates a beautiful sweetheart ruched bodice dress with lace and beaded empire waist with a semi-cathedral length train.
The Cathedral Length Train is the traditional princess, fairytale kind of train. It is generally 2 1/2 yards or 7 1/2 feet from the waistline and is viewed as a very formal or dramatic dress. These gowns often come with a bustling option or a removable train so that the bride can move around during the reception easier. This stunning gown by Sophia Tolli exudes drama with its cathedral length train.
The Royal Train (also known as the Monarch Train) generally falls 9 ft from the waist line and is only used for black tie weddings. It is the most formal but incredibly breathtaking. Found on I-wedding Dresses, this gorgeous dress enhances the voluminous royal train with lace at the hem for a feminine touch.
For the bride who desires the drama of a full royal train but not the hassle of wearing so much fabric, a great alternative would be to use a long veil as shown by Princess Mette Marit of Norway on her special day.
A veil also adds for an interesting and beautiful prop in pictures, as this picture from I-Do demonstrates.
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