Consider This When Choosing your Veil

The Venue

The venue is like the canvas for the wedding, everything else sort of goes on top of it. I think it’s a great idea to let your venue influence your wedding gown and accessory choices. A cathedral veil is fitting for castle nuptials, whereas with a beach wedding maybe something shorter is in order so you don’t have to drag it through the sand. Take the vibe of your wedding location and run with it!

The Hair

What comes first, the hair or the veil? That really depends on the bride, but I think it’s best to keep an open mind when going through the process of figuring out your wedding look. Most veils are pretty versatile, but your hairstyle will affect the way it drapes and falls. For example if you are dead set on a taller updo, that may not work best with a mantilla style veil.

The Dress

Last but definitely not least, think about your wedding gown. Let your wedding gown (or pants suit, or mini dress, whatever it may be) lead the way. Maybe a bridal veil was always in the plans but you ended up picking a dress with a super detailed back. Do you want to have that covered up when you walk down the aisle? The answer could be yes, the back of the dress could be the big reveal at the reception. Or perhaps going without a veil and selecting a hair comb is the right move. Either way, be sure to think about your overall look when it comes to balancing the veil and the dress. For some more is more, and if that’s the case go for it!

Fabric

Take a note from your bridal gown fabric to help select the right veil.  The fabric of your wedding veil should complement or even enhance your wedding gown. Take the lace from your dress to add details to your veil. If your dress is beaded, think about adding a beaded edge. 

Silhouette

Your veil should also balance your dress shape. A sheath looks great with a fingertip or waltz length veil. On the other hand, for fit-n-flair or mermaid gowns, a longer veil doesn’t interrupt that beautiful shape. The right veil will help accentuate your dress silhouette and enhance your bridal look.

And those are our top things to consider when choosing a veil. But as always, these are just suggestions, first and foremost it’s about you and how to feel your best. So listen to yourself and wear what makes you smile. 

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