The right veil is an accessory that can change your entire look on your wedding day. The wedding veil traditionally is a piece of a bride’s wedding attire that can be pushed back to reveal her face, top off her princess look, or just hang there in pure beauty. Historically, the veil was actually worn so evil spirits couldn’t see the bride’s face and steal her away from the groom.
If you choose to accessorize with a gorgeous veil, we have some options and a style guide for you.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Veil Style
Before you choose the type of veil you want, there are a few things you should consider. Think about your wedding dress and how it will harmonize with the veil. You want the veil to be an enhancement and not the star of the show. Evaluate where it will hit on the dress if you are wearing a strapless or a halter-style dress. The last thing you want to do is take attention away from your dress. Think about your hairstyle and how it will go with your veil. You will want to take the veil to your hair stylist so they can work the veil into your hair design for the wedding. If you’re planning to go with an extensive updo, you don’t want a heavy veil that will conceal the beauty of your hair.
If you are wearing your hair down, you can choose almost any veil. You just don’t want the veil to hide your hairstyle. Think about the location where you will be married. If you are in confined space, a long veil with a train isn’...