Wedding Veil - How to Select the Perfect One.

Part 1.

Brides should keep several factors in mind when shopping for a Wedding Veil.

First, your veil must remain in harmony with the style of your wedding (party, an official reception, wedding in the church …). Pick something bold to fit your theme, or something softer to be more conventional.

Second, you want a veil that really compliments your wedding dress. Remember, veils should merely complement wedding dresses, so don't be overly obsessive about finding a perfect match.

If your dress has a lot of elaborate details, you want to select a wedding veil that has little or no embellishment. Cut edge, pencil, satin cord, or satin ribbon edge veils will be perfect as they will not hide the beautiful details at the back of your wedding gown.

Elaborate veils look best with simpler wedding gowns. Lace veils and mantilla style veils will embellish the plain back of the wedding gown. Veils with scattered Swarovski pearls or rhinestones will add a beautiful sparkle to your dress.

54” or 72” wide veils are perfect for detailed full skirt gowns whereas full 108” wide veils go better with slim simple gowns.

And thirdly, you have to take into account your hairstyle. The two main ways of wearing a veil are on the top of the head, over your hairdo and just behind the tiara, or at the back of the head, under your hairdo. In the first case, the veil will drop around your shoulders, and in the second case, the veil will drape behind you.

Our bridal veils come attached to a Tulle-wrapped clear "hidden" plastic comb. This Comb is perfect for any bride as it will not be a visible part of your veil or hairstyle. The comb can be effortlessly placed in the hair in the desired area and makes the veil ready to wear. The advantage to using this type of comb with your veil is you can remove the veil after the ceremony while leaving your headpiece intact for the reception.

You can decide to wear your veil for the ceremony only and then remove it for the reception or you can wear your veil all throughout the wedding. How long you plan on wearing your veil can dictate how long it should be. If you want to wear your veil during the reception, pick either a shorter veil or a multi-tiered longer one with a bottom tier that can be detached after the reception. All cathedral veils in Victoria’s Wedding Veils collection come with a detachable bottom tier, which is conveniently attached to the comb by Velcro; thus, the top layer or layers can be worn on their own during the reception.

In addition, you may want to take into account the religious requirements for your wedding. Various religions have different conventions against veils, so it is necessary for you to know the customs of your religion.

Part 2.

Veils come in many lengths but the most common are elbow, fingertip, waltz, chapel, and cathedral.

Blusher

Blusher is a single layer of tulle or a shorter tier of a veil that falls in front of the face and is worn when walking down the aisle. Typically the bride's father lifts the blusher layer and folds it back over the longer one at the end of the processional.

Elbow Length Veil

This veil is about 30 inches long flowing down gently on the shoulders and ending at your elbows. This is the most common length as it provides elegance without distracting any attention from the bride or the dress.

Fingertip Length Veil

This veil is about 42” long extending down to your fingers. It compliments most wedding dress styles, from simple dresses to sophisticated ball gowns.

Waltz Length Veil

This veil is about 65 inches long flowing down to your feet. Waltz length is a good choice if you want to wear a long veil, and your wedding dress doesn’t have a train.

Chapel Length veil

This veil is about 75 inches long flowing down the train of your wedding dress. This length is best suited for a more formal wedding.

Cathedral Length Veil

Cathedral veil is the longest bridal veil. Usually it matches the length of the wedding dress’s train. This veil is about 110 - 120 inches long. When choosing this length, you have to decide for yourself if you really want to hide the back of your wedding dress. This veil is very long and can completely change the look of your wedding gown.

Part 3.

Once you have made the basic decisions about your veil, you can get into all of the exciting details. While some veils are made of silk chiffon or organza, most veils are bridal illusion tulle. Veils can be pencil edge embroidered, trimmed in satin or Alençon lace, finished with ribbons, or satin cords. A great way to bring your whole look together is to select a veil that will coordinate with your bridal tiara and jewelry (or vice-versa). . If your bridal jewelry has pearls or rhinestones on it, then pairing it with jewelry that uses those materials is the best way to coordinate your veil with your jewelry.

Don’t forget to coordinate the color of the accents on your wedding veil to the color of your tiara/jewelry. If your veil has a colored edge, you have a wide array of choices available to you when it comes to selecting your jewelry. For instance, while a red satin edge on your veil would look lovely with a traditional jewelry made of clear stones, it will coordinate beautifully with a bridal tiara/ jewelry that has a touch of red in it .You can even go further by adding sparkling Red Swarovski rhinestones on your veil. All veils featured in Victoria’s Wedding Veils collection can be customized to clear, pink, red, black Swarovski Rhinestones or Swarovski Pearls at no extra charge.

Whether you have a white, diamond white, or ivory bridal veil, choose a tiara/jewelry that has the same color tones. If your dress is white, go for Silver plated tiaras/rhinestone jewelry and White pearls, in case of pearl jewelry. Creamy pearls and gold plated jewelry/tiaras will match perfectly with ivory gowns.