Bridal Veils
No wedding gown is complete without a veil. There are a lot of popular beliefs about the veil. How far these are true would depend on how much you want to believe in them. Some say that it is bad luck for the groom to see the bride’s face before the wedding while there are others who say that the veil is to tease the groom by hiding his bride’s face. So whatever your reasons are for wearing a veil you must select one which is best for you.
Your hairstyle plays a big role in how your veil will sit on your head. If you are planning a coiffure where the hair is tied then any veil will serve the purpose. Fitting the veil is not a problem with hair that is tied. If you get a veil which has a comb attached to it then you just slide it in and it will sit without fear of falling off. This will also give you a very neat and stylish appearance. Your veil can then have precious stones like rhinestone and crystal and the design can be whatever you like simple or complicated.
If you are going to leave your hair down then the veil has to be placed on the top of your head and if you have curls then the middle of your head is best for the veil. This is to ensure that the veil does not spoil your hairstyle, does not give you a headache and will not slip off.
Veils come in four basic types. There is the blusher veil which can be worn to informal and formal wedding ceremonies. It is characterized by its length which is short or maybe just up to the shoulders and is made of a single length of thick fabric. The second type of veil is the elbow veil which is generally the most common type. Its length is about 24 inches and as the name suggests it will touch your elbow. The fingertip veil is longer than the elbow veil at 36 inches. Usually the fingertip veil is worn together with a blusher veil.
The last type is the cathedral veil which goes past your dress, down to the floor past the train. Generally used for formal weddings, this veil is made of yards and yards of fabric. This veil is also referred to as the royal veil.
While deciding on a veil, some points have to be kept in mind. For starters, your height is of primary importance. This is followed by the length of your gown and its design and lastly your hairstyle for the wedding. Now the veil should blend with the design of the gown and for the best effect the veil should fall to just below or just above the focal point of your dress.
Your veil must also match the color of your dress – you do get veils in colors like diamond white, ivory, champagne and off white. Since the veil must compliment your dress, ensure that the length and color is coordinated perfectly and the fit should be just right. Your dress will get that added look of class if it is selected correctly.