Bella Promessa

Sweep
The shortes train, extending back 1 ½ feet or less from where the gown hits the floor. Also called brush.

Watteau
A train that attaches to the gown at the shoulders and falls loosely to the hem.

Court
The same length as a sweep train, the court train extends directly from the waist.

Chapel
A very popular length, the chapel extends from 3 ½ to 4 ½ feet from the waist.

Panel
A separate simple panel of fabric about a foot wide that acts as a train; can be court or chapel length and is often detachable.

Cathedral
A very formal option, the Cathedral extends 6 ½ to 71/2 feet from the waist.

Monarch
Also known as royal, this version extends twelve feet or more from the waist. Managing such a huge amount of fabric often requires pages, young boys who hold up the train as you walk down the aisle.

* Source: the knot, Book of Wedding Gowns, by Carley Roney, 2001, Chronicle Books, San Fransisco.

Thank you Jessie for making my Daughter Samantha feel and look beautiful in the wedding dress that you helped her select. The whole experience of going to Bella Promessa and having you there to help her chose a wedding dress was wonderful; Such a lovely place and so itimate for us. Just a little jem of a wedding boutique. All you promised came true; the dress was perfect for Samantha - a stunning dress for a lovely Bride. Samantha had a wonderful wedding day, and Jessie you were a big part of making that happen. Thank you for your professional service, your knowledge and most important listening to what Samantha wanted in a wedding dress. Marsha Keirstead, Mother of the Bride