To Veil Or Not To Veil
We hear this question from modern-day brides often. It’s a question that was never really a “question”, decades ago. A little history behind the veil is that they were traditionally worn to represent modesty and to help ward off evil spirits. Today, veils are more often used as an accessory to complete the bride's overall wedding day look.
Over time, veils have really expanded into all different looks and styles. Now a days, we have all kinds of different veil shapes, lengths, sizes, colors, patterns, fabrics and decorative designs to choose from.
A closer look into different types of veils
Elbow Length
This style falls to the length of your elbows. It’s short and sweet and gives you the feeling of having a traditional veil moment without all the fuss.
Fun examples: Pearl Border Veil, Simple Cut Edge Veil, Lace Trim Veil
Fingertip Length
This is a popular veil style, the veil extends down to your fingertips and can be considered a more casual look. It helps create that “Bridal Feel” without being too long or too heavy to carry down the aisle.
Fun examples: Maeve Fingertip Veil, Satin Edge Fingertip, Pearl Fingertip
Chapel Length
This style reaches all the way down to the floor and stretches just a few inches beyond your bridal gown. It’s a happy medium between the Fingertip Length and the full Cathedral Length options.
Fun examples: Ellie Clara Edge Chapel Length, Pearl Chapel Veil
Cathedral Length
This is considered to be the show-stopping look. This veil extends a foot or two beyond the bridal gown to create a more full and dramatic look.
Fun examples: Edge Cut w/ Lace Cathedral, Amsale Cadie Cathedral
Two-Tiered/Veil with a Blusher
This gives a layered look and can come in all different lengths from short to long. The top tier is meant to go over your face as you walk down the aisle and is a more traditional style.
Fun examples: Two-tiered Ballet length, Two-tiered Chapel, Two-tiered shoulder length
Ballet Length
This falls just below the fingertips and tends to create a more soft and elegant look.
Fun examples: Ballet Clip in
Birdcage Veil
A retro/vintage vibe that never goes out of style. This look creates a bit of mystery and an air of playfulness.
Fun Examples: Birdcage w/ beading, Simple birdcage, Pear birdcage
Is a Veil right for you?
The best advice I can give if you are on the fence about wearing a veil for your wedding day is to just try on all different types, once you have chosen your dress. Play around with differnt looks to see if any of them feel right to you. Usually, most bridal boutiques will have options for you to try on with your dress at your appointments. The veil should be an accessory that compliments and completes your wedding day look but doesn’t over power your dress or your personal beauty. If you find that you would prefer not to wear a veil on your wedding day, that’s ok too! It’s a very personal preference and I always tell my brides to go with what their heart and their gut tells them.
One pro to having one though is that they can create some beautiful picture perfect moments. Veils can add a soft, romantic, flowy and ethereal feel to your wedding photos which can be a major plus for all those photo special ops.
Whether you decide to go veil or not is completely up to you as an individual. Stay true to who you are and your personal style and that will ensure that you are the most beautiful version of you, on your wedding day.
As always, happy planning!
<3 Naticia
