Bride Chic

The chapel train is the element clients most ask for when it comes to back interest.  It offers a lovely balance of presence and ease. Extending beyond the hem to trail behind the bride, a wedding dress is given a sweeping finish without the greater length of a cathedral train. Despite its name, it belongs just as beautifully in a garden or courtyard as it does in a church. Its appeal is in the proportion: enough length to make an entrance while keeping the dress itself in focus. Fabric determines much of its character. In satin, a chapel train can hold a sculptural shape; in chiffon or tulle, it floats more softly behind the wearer. Lace may follow its outline or spread across the entire surface, turning a back view into an opportunity to appreciate the workmanship. Whether the gown is a slender sheath or a full-skirted design, the train should feel like a natural continuation of its lines. Beauty also has a practical side. A bustle can lift the train for walking and dancing, whil...