A wedding veil is often the finishing touch to your overall look, your most important wedding accessory! In the past, veils were chosen mainly for the formality and venue of the wedding. Luckily, those rules no longer apply! It doesn’t matter if you are getting married at city hall, at the beach or in a barn, ANY veil you love will work just fine!
Keep in mind that all veils can be customized or are already available with beading or embroidery. You can keep it simple with classic matte tulle, or you can glam it up a bit with some sparkle. When it comes to veil embellishment, always consider the detailing
of your dress. The veil should accentuate and be proportional to the dress, not take
away or compete with it. A bridal consultant can help you choose the perfect balance!
Below is a cheat sheet to help you on your search for your dream veil:
● Elbow length: Ends right at your elbows. A good choice for the bride just trying to keep it
simple.
● Fingertip length: This veil extends down to your fingertips when your arms are down.
● Chapel length: Extends 2.5 yards from the headpiece (or comb), falling down over the train of your dress.
● Cathedral length: This statement veil extends an impressive 3.5 yards from your headpiece, adding even more drama and WOW factor than the chapel train.
● Mantilla veil: This Spanish-inspired veil drapes over the head, and most of the time is made with lace. The length of the mantilla veil can vary. Unlike the other veils, it does not need a headpiece to keep it in place, although it can be secured with small pins.
● Birdcage: A birdcage veil is a wedding veil style that is worn close to one’s face and doesn’t go past the chin. It is typically made of French netting or tulle. Perfect for the vintage or modern
bride.
● Single-Tier: A single-tier veil is just what it sounds like. One piece of tulle or fabric, with or
without bling or lace. Single tiers tend to go beautifully with any wedding gown.
● Double-Tier: The double-tier veil has two layers that extend to different lengths. This style can
be used with any veil, including the blusher (see below). A double-tier veil usually has more
volume than a single-tier veil, therefore, make sure it fits with your overall ensemble and does
not distract from your wedding dress.
● Blusher: What is a blusher? A blusher is a single layer veil that is worn over the face during the ceremony, and is then pulled back over the head. A blusher can be found in all styles.