Choosing The Proper Attire

At a formal daytime wedding, a bride will usually choose a formal gown, but perhaps one that is lighter-weight, especially in warm weather. She may wear short sleeves with gloves. Lightweight shantung or taffeta. Semi-formal wedding gowns for evening or daytime will usually be less elaborate than the very formal gowns. They may be made from a less elaborate fabric, such as chiffon. Brides usually do not wear veils with informal gowns, opting instead for flowers in their hair or perhaps a hat., and will not feature as much lace or beading. They may be long or short-sleeved, and if they have a train, it will usually be a sweep or waltz-length train, extending one to two feet (about half a meter) from the hem. The bride's veil will be shoulder to fingertip length, as a rule. are popular fabrics for formal daytime wedding gowns. The bride's train will be shorter than for an evening wedding, perhaps chapel-length. A chapel-length train extends roughly three to five feet (1 to 1 1/2 meters) from the hem of the dress. Her veil may be fingertip length or floor length.
Informal wedding gowns are generally shorter ranging from knee to mid calf length and looks more of a cocktail or party dress Brides usually do not wear veils with informal gowns, opting instead for flowers in their hair or perhaps a hat., and will not feature as much lace or beading.