We hear veil lengths called by many different names!
Here are some widely accepted standard veil lengths & their commonly used names.
Elbow: 30"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 30" which is generally around elbow length on most people.
Fingertip: 40"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 40" which is generally around fingertip length on most people.
Waltz: 50"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 50" which is generally around knee height on most people.
Ankle: 60"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 60" which is generally around ankle height on most people.
Sweep: 75"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 75" which is generally just past floor length -creating the tiniest sweep of a train on most people.
Chapel: 90"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 90" which creates a chapel length train on most people.
Cathedral: 110"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 110" which creates a cathedral length train on most people.
Grand Cathedral: 130"
Measurement from comb to bottommost edge of veil is 130" which creates a grand (or royal) cathedral length train on most people.
