To bustle a wedding dress, attach a tie on the underside seam of the skirt so that when your bustle is complete, your skirt hem will just be off the floor. Next, sew an eye hook to the end of the train. Then, tuck the back of the skirt up and under the dress, so you can attach the eye hook to the tie on the underside.

If you won’t have someone on hand to bustle your dress on your wedding day—maybe you’re eloping or not having a bridal party—opt for one of the simpler bustle types, such as an American or wrist bustle. Your wedding dress is delicate and finely designed, so partnering with a seamstress is the best way to add a bustle.