Topping off your wedding gown with the perfect veil is like the icing on the cake. Therefore, when deciding on a veil style, a bride needs to take many things into consideration. Ask yourself:
- Am I wearing my hair up or down?
- What materials, styles, and cuts would match my dress?
- Do I like things on my head?
- Will wind be a factor at my outdoor wedding?
Many of these factors will contribute to what type of veil you picture for your wedding day. Being functional, wearable, and beautiful are each important to which style you choose. Let’s explore the top four wedding veil styles that brides choose to walk down the aisle:
1) Traditional. A traditional veil almost mirrors a traditional gown with standard fullness, modest length, and emphasis to drape over the entire head. This look is best for a bride with a traditional wedding in mind that also wants to add that va-va-va-voom to her wedding gown. Choosing the right veil cut for your head is an important place to start in picking this style.
2) Mantilla. A mantilla veil has an antique look with lace and ribbon framing the face. The veil originates from a headpiece on top of the head and flows behind and to the sides of the face. Many brides who want a subtle way to bring attention to their face will choose this simple, yet elegant style.
3) Headpiece. Many brides will choose a nontraditional veil by trying different headpieces instead. Two equally beautiful options include flowers or a tiara. An arrangement of flowers can be placed on top of the head, making it an ideal addition to winter wedding when flowers are scarce. A rhinestone tiara makes any bride feel like royalty.
4) Clean cut. A last option for every bride is to not wear a veil at all. Brides with off-the-shoulder gowns and modern style dresses sometimes choose to keep their hairstyle clean cut to not only highlight their gown, but to put their own beauty the main attraction.
If you still can’t decide what wedding veil style is for you, then build your own veil and try different cuts, layers, lengths, and finishes until you find the right one.
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