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Veils CHOOSE THE RIGHT LENGTH.
FLYAWAY: Features multiple layers of illusion descending 18
or to cover the face of the bride before the groom from her
inches to touch the bride’s shoulders - a perfect choice for an
arranged marriage saw her face for the first time. Now the
informal wedding, an ankle-length or shorter dress.
tradition has become more of a finishing touch!
BLUSHER: A short, single veil, about 20-24 inches long,
Color
traditionally worn over the bride’s face as she walks down the
Veils are usually a bright white when paired white a white gown; off-white veils work best with antique white or candlelight gowns; ivory is the perfect match for light ivory gowns. But what happens veil one shade lighter than your gown.
The Right Length
aisle, then lifted back over the headpiece - when she reaches the altar or sometime during the ceremony; it may be fastened to a longer, three-tiered veil that cascades down the back of the gown or may be worn alone for a semiformal or informal
Inspiration
if the colors don’t match perfectly? No problem, simply choose a
Guest
Back in the ages, the bridal veil was worn to fend off evil spirits,
ceremony. ELBOW: A veil that extends about 25 inches in length, to the bride’s elbows; a good match for semiformal and formal
When choosing a veil, it is not only important to match it to your
weddings; shorter, train-less gowns; gowns with full skirts and
gown, but to consider where and how you want to wear it. Here
brides under 5.’4”
are a few tips that will help you make the right choice.
FINGERTIP: The most popular veil, which flows an ethereal 29-45 inches to the bride’s fingertips, measured with arms relaxed and
tiny buttons that trail down the back? Then choose a longer veil so it
resting at her sides; best for semiformal and formal weddings,
doesn’t interfere with these details. + Chapel and cathedral veils can be harder to walk with and control in tight spaces. + Fingertip veils are easier to manage and pair up just as elegantly with a chapel or cathedral-length train. However, they work best for
and with any gown longer than tea length. Also works best for brides over 5’7”. BALLET A veil that gracefully dances downward about 60 inches, reaching somewhere between the knees and ankles. It is best for semiformal and formal weddings.
+ A double-tier veil (usually two veils of varying lengths, or a veil and a
SWEEP A veil that gracefully skims the floor; for formal
blusher) is fuller and will attractively frame your face on all sides.
weddings; paired with sweep train for formal weddings.
+ For an outdoor, semi formal, or informal wedding, you might opt for a
CHAPEL A more formal veil, extending two and one-third yards
simple (fresh or fabric) floral wreath; maybe add ribbons of satin or silk
from the headpiece, or
tied into “love knots.”
about 108 inches from the waist· best with a floor-length, long-
The Low-Down on Veils
sleeved gown; usually paired with a cathedral train or chapel
Round faces look best with veils that fall below your waist.
wedding.
Narrower faces are enhanced by fuller veils.
CATHEDRAL The most elegant veil, flowing three and onethird
BIRDCAGE A traditional veil gently shirred or drawn together
yardsfrom headpiece, often cascading at least six inches past
at the sides. It reaches just below the bride’s chin and is often
the train; perfect match for chapel or cathedral trains, formal
fastened to a picture hat or pillbox hat.
and very formal weddings.
Vendors
brides over 5’7”.
train (sometimes a sweep train), for a semiformal or formal
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