Veil or no veil

 

Should you wear a veil or not? There is no answer other than it is  completely up to you! The wearing of a veil is a long-standing Italian tradition, it dates back to ancient Romans. The veil is supposed to protect the bride from evil spirits, but you don’t have to follow this tradition if you don’t want to. Some brides just go with a really cool headpiece-check out our latest post for some inspiration on headpieces here:

Below is our guide to veil lengths, whatever length you choose, you can wear the veil back and away from your face or you can go for the most popular blusher-type veil. This conceals your face as you walk down the aisle and your groom will lift it when it comes to the time for the kiss. But remember: the color of the veil and its embellishments should match your wedding dress. So no champagne-colored veil with your ivory gown, please!

Birdcage veil

Photo courtesy of OK magazine

The birdcage veil has become the go-to for hip brides, so much so that it is becoming uber trendy.. Katherine Heigl looked beautiful in this birdcage veil that accentuated her couture Oscar de la Renta wedding gown.

Shoulder length veil

Audrey Hepburn in Funny face

If you are looking for something truly unique, the shoulder length veil is a serious contender.  Evoking 1950's era glamour and grace it is the perfect veil for a tea-length dress.

Elbow length veil

Longer veils have a traditional feel, and add elegance to any gown. The Elbow length veil is just on the border of traditional and flirty, classic and cute. 

Fingertip length veil

I just adore the way the light weaves its magic with this beautiful brides veil in Siena

The fingertip veil is the queen of tradition and versatility. It compliments any dress, and is a classic and beautiful staple for a bride.  It can fall anywhere between the wrists and a few inches below the fingertips. A fingertip length blusher creates a classic, traditional, and elegant veiled bride.

Knee length veil

The knee length is one I don't see very often, I think you have to be tall enough with the right style of dress to be able to pull it off.


Ballet or Waltz veil

This is a floor length veil that just barely brushes the floor. The style is very simple yet elegant, and looks stunning.


Chapel veil

This veil lends a very formal and classic bridal look. The chapel veil creates a very sweet and feminine look.


Cathedral veil

I adore this veil, this beautiful Australian bride wanted to bring something Spanish in to her wedding as her mother is Spanish and getting married in Italy was the perfect element for her Italian father!

 This veil is the queen of veils! I think this style works well with almost all body types and personal styles, given that all the elements are well balanced. A full-figured bride could seem elongated with this extended veil. A more petite bride could also look proportionally beautiful and not overwhelmed by the length of the veil, as long as she has the right gown with the right silhouette.

Basically the Cathedral veil is a show stopper!