How to choose a wedding veil – Part 2
What is the first thing an intended notices about a bride on their wedding day? Its not the dress, the flowers she is carrying, or the shoes she is wearing. What s/he will remember about that day is her face and the glow about her. The veil is key because it along with her hairstyle is what will frame her face.
In choosing the perfect veil there are several things the bride should keep in mind:
1. Does the veil work with the dress?
A multi-tiered, full length veil may be too heavy for the simple, cocktail length bridal dress; while a visor veil seems out of place with a cathedral length gown. You want the look to even out and be proportionate. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you want the dress and the veil to be the same length. A cathedral gown AND veil is often too much. Here are some suggestions for veils and gown lengths/styles that often compliment each other:
Fingertip Veil: Full, Chapel, and Cathedral length gowns
Elbow Veil: Full, Chapel, and Cathedral length gowns
Waist Veil: Full, Chapel, and Cathedral length gowns
Knee Veil: Full, Column, and Mermaid gowns
Floor Veil: Column gowns
Blusher Veil: Full, Chapel, and Cathedral length gowns
Mantilla Veil: Column gowns
Cathedral Veils: Full or Column gowns
Chapel Veil: Full or Column gowns
Shoulder Veil: Cocktail, Tea, or Full length gowns and Column or Mermaid gowns
Visor Veil: Cocktail or Tea Length gowns and dress suits
2. Unless you are marrying royalty, steer clear of the tiara
While your wedding day may feel like a fairy tale come true, wearing a tiara is a bit costumey. A large, heavy crown may be overwhelming and you don’t want people focusing on the top of your head as you walk down the aisle.
If you insist on being a princess for the day, there are some tacky free options. Try wearing a rhinestone headband either by itself or paired with a comb veil. The style is simple and classic. You will have the sparkle of a tiara without looking like a 6 year-old playing dress-up.
You could also try opting for a veil with some shimmer or with some beading. Remember though a little rhinestone goes a long way.
3. There is nothing wrong with thinking outside of the traditional veil box.
You want to look like you on your wedding day. (You at your most beautiful and fabulous, but you.) If no veil seems to work, fret not. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going sans the veil. Bridal hairpins and combs are a nice alternative to the veil and can add some pop and sparkle to a simple look.
Individual rhinestone or faux pearl clip-ons are another option. They are inexpensive and look amazing. A bride can look like she has floating jewels in her hair.
Lastly don’t forget about the hat. Many women have forsaken wearing hats. Like a tiara, there is a fine line between looking like you are wearing a costume vs. looking fabulous. But done right, a hat be great veil alternative.
A pill box hat was almost meant for the wedding suit or a cocktail length dress. A cocktail hat can add some whimsy to a suit, cocktail, or tea length dress. Wide brim hats look fantastic when paired with a tea or full length gown. Victorian hats and bonnets are hard to pull off without looking like you raided the high school drama departments costume room.
No matter if you have a traditional veil, no veil, or something in between, remember this is your moment. Wear something that makes you feel beautiful.
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