About Bridal Gowns - Choosing a Veil
Choosing the right bridal veil is as important as choosing the right wedding gown. Your veil sets you apart from the rest of the wedding party. Use your choice of veils to further express your individuality. Bridal veils come in a variety of lengths and shapes, with various embellishments and accents.
Below you will find some of the most popular terms to describe types of veils and styles to choose from.
- Blusher Veil
This is a more formal and traditional choice. The short tulle blusher veil covers the brides face during the ceremony. The father of the bride or the groom flips the blusher back to revel the bride’s beautiful face. Usually the blusher is removed during the reception.
- Short Veil
Lightweight and comfortable, this veil offers a bit of whimsy to most modern gowns. The short veil can be tea length or shoulder sheath length.
- Elbow Length Veil
Perhaps the most versatile length veil and the most popular choice of most brides. This veil offers most brides a number of styles and embellishments while easy to wear and comfortable.
- Fingertip Veil
This veil is simply beautiful. The veil length extends to the bride’s fingertips to create a beautiful elongated silhouette of the bride. This veil can be simplistic and sheer or intricate and detailed with various embellishments.
- Chapel/Cathedral Veil
This is definitely the most dramatic and popular choice for brides. This veil cascades down to the floor and often beyond the train of the wedding gown. This is a wonderful complement to traditional wedding gowns and classic sheaths.
- Mantilla
Exceptionally beautiful and romantic, the mantilla is a circular lace or lace trimmed tulle veil.
- Tiara, Headbands, Combs and Pins
These headpieces can be used with any combinations of veils. Make sure you consider your hairstyle for the wedding ceremony when choosing your veil. If you are wearing a beautiful up-do, you may not want to wear a headpiece that covers your beautiful hair style. If you have short hair, a comb may not stay securely in your hair. Consider comfort and your individual personality and style when choosing your veil.
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Color Me Pretty
A beautiful veil can look all wrong if it does not match your bridal gown. Consider the color of your wedding dress and choose the veil that matches the white, off white, or ivory of your gown. A veil that complements the color or your dress will make the entire look of your ensemble more beautiful. Some veils come with colorful embellishments to complement the color of your wedding or flowers. This can be a pretty option.
Embellishments
Veils can be simply beautiful or exceptionally intricate with many types of embellishments. The choice is yours. Consider your gown and choose a veil that complements the embellishments on your wedding dress. Most veils are enhanced with Swarovski crystals, sequins, beads, pearls, and lace.
Right to the Edge
The finished edge of your veil can be left plain or trimmed with ribbon, lace, beading, or piping. Consider the edging when choosing your bridal veil.
