DITCHING THE TRAIN

 Trains are all over the runways and bridal boutiques, trending big time even for the less formal wedding.  No doubt about it, dresses sporting a full and spread-out train can be gorgeous in their own right, but not for everyone.  The good news is, you can go formal without pulling that train around all day.    So what are your options if you like a real formal look?  If the dress you have your heart set on has a train, wear it bustled.  In fact, some brides love the bustling effect (train tucked up and under) and prefer to keep that French 'Gigi' look going all day rather than letting it flow.  
Did you know boutiques can order your dress trainless from some designers (read: some).  You can also go to a private designer and have your dress custom-made.  Below are a few of my favorite designs sporting no trains but plenty of bridal glam . . . .

 The dresses above and directly below all have full skirts in formal fabrics, sans the train, with the exception of the dress below, which is bustled, leaving you free from ceremony to reception.

 The two A-lines above sport underskirts and flare with floor-length hemlines--there's  back interest on these dresses minus the extension 

 Above is a sheath and evening gown silhouette, as snug in the bodice as it is in the skirt, elegant and beautiful despite the absence of a train . . . . . 

 Considered long and fit for formal weddings, ballerina length (just above the ankle or calf length) is ideal for brides who want to feel dressed up on their wedding day, but want to move around freely . . . .an added plus is you can show off those pretty shoes,

 CREDITS

Photos 2 and 3 by Bride Chic

Photos 4 and 5 by Lirette Photography

Photo 6 by SE Photogrphy and Imaging

Photo 7 by

Photos 8.9. 10 and 11 by Jim Vetter Photography

All dresses and head pieces by Amy-Jo Tatum