Today's post is inspired by an email sent to my Mum from her brother regarding his fiancées agony over deciding whether or not to wear a veil for her upcoming Wedding. The rule of thumb? There is no rule. I know... not so helpful, right? Here's the scoop on veils.
Veil's were worn, traditionally, as a symbol of modesty. Some would go so far as to say that it was a measure of a woman's subservience. However, today's bride tends to lean away from tradition and more towards fashion. Over the past few years that I've been working the industry I think all of my clients have worn a veil of sorts, whether it was a face veil, a birdcage, or just a blusher. So, to help you pick out which style is "You" keep reading.
The Blusher Veil:
This is a short veil, often worn over the face, and falls to just below the shoulders. This veil can be bought in a single layer, or multiple layers, to give you the effect you're looking for. If it's worn over the face the choice is yours as to who helps you lift it, though traditionally it's either the father of the bride as he gives his daughter to the groom, or the maid of honor when the bride hands off her bouquet.
The Fingertip Veil:
Not-so creatively named, this veil is a bit more reminiscent of the 1980's bride. This veil is traditionally seated high on the brides head and falls to the length of her fingertips (if her arms were hanging at her sides). The more modern bride wears this veil tucked up under a chignon and it will hang just below her fingertips. This, too, can be found in single or multiple layers of tulle and can often include pearls, beads or colored trim.
The Mantilla:
Coming in an array of different lengths, this style of veil is rising in popularity. Often far more ornate than the standard veil, the Mantilla is a beautiful way to bring tradition and design together in an accessory that can be passed from generation to generation.
A traditional Mantilla
A Modern Mantilla
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The Sweep Veil:
Often a single layer of material, the sweep veil is a full length veil that just touches the ground, it does not trail behind the bridal dress. I have yet to see one of these on a bride but perhaps you are that bride?
The Chapel Veil:
Similar to the Sweep Veil, the Chapel Veil is a full length veil that is commonly a single layer, though it may come with a shorter, blusher-veil length piece of material that can be worn over the face for the processional. The Chapel Veil, however, trails behind the bride by one to two feet.
The Cathedral Veil:
My all-time favorite. This veil just oozes romance. Perhaps one of the most famous Cathedral Veils is that worn by Princess Diana oh-so-many years ago. This veil, I'm so happy to note, is making a come back and I'm starting to see more and more brides making use of it. The Cathedral Veil hosts a length of fabric almost as dramatic as it's name - it trails the bride by 1 to 3 YARDS! Simply gorgeous!
The Birdcage:
The height of today's Wedding fashion - this elegant accessory is a wonderful deviation from the traditional veil that can be thought of as cumbersome or "old fashioned". The birdcage can often be worn for the entirety of the event, or carefully removed, leaving behind a dramatic flourish of floral decoration or feathers in the brides hair.
Until next time...
You cut the cake; I'll cut the chaos!
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