Train or No Train?

dildines

Okay, I already bought a dress for my August 2010 wedding that has this huge full tulle skirt, halter top, and lots of beading with faux pearls and gems on the top. At the time, I didn't think I wanted a train on the dress. It just didn't matter to me. Now, that I'm getting closer to the wedding and looking at more and more dresses, I think I'm getting dress envy!My dress needs to be altered because it's about 6-7 inches to long for me. Do you think it would be okay to have them leave the back long and just shorten the front? I think if it had just a small amount of train I might like it more.I thought about doing a long veil to create the train but I never like how that looks in photos when the veil is longer than the dress. For me, it just doesn't look right.Before I didn't like trains, but now they just seem to be part of what makes the dress for a wedding and not for a prom. But then again, I don't want to be stepping all over the dress or have others stepping on it at the reception. And because it's a tulle skirt, it seems like it would be hard to pin up for the reception. Should I just leave the train off or have them create one?This is the dress:http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=-49995489&currentIdx=16&subCategory=-49999486|-49998998|-49995489&catentryId=6123308&sort=

Lindze75

ditto pp.   I also really like a dress and was a bit bummed at the very short train, but then I realized that it would be bustled the majority of the day anyway!

lizziemoopsc

I agree with PP, but maybe you could ask them during a fitting what it might look like if you only shortened the front and that way you can get a feel for it? I'd think they could pin or do something to create the effect. Gorgeous dress by the way

amr8580

Have you ever thought of seeing if they could contact the designer to get extra fabric and have a seamstress make a detachable train? My train was detachable & I honestly think it was the best thing since sliced bread. As soon as the pictures were done, that puppy came off and I didn't have to worry about a bustle or anyone tripping on it. I have also seen several tulle dresses with them, so I could totally see yours with one as well.

vjcjenn1

well I have to say that is one heck of a train on previous post...thank GOD it is detachable...Your dress is kind of big and busy and I wouldn't add to that...but what about a cathedral length veil...I would keep it very simple, maybe just a  few randomly placed rhinestone so it's like adding a sheer sheet of sparkle to the back. Then I would take that off and dance the night away in a trainless dress (I bet it's heavy already, don't add to it)