Guide to Wedding Veils | The Bridal Finery (2024)

FAQs

What is the rule of wedding veils? ›

"Modern veil traditions purely reflect personal style," says Stark. She further explains that brides don't have guidelines or restrictions on what type of veil they have to wear, so they can have fun with it. "These days, there really are no rules in what a veil should or shouldn't look like," she says.

Gowns without a train or a short train are gorgeous when paired with a floor length or chapel length veil. As a guide – look for a veil that is slightly longer than the hem or train of your gown. Other beautiful options include birdcage veils or fingertip veils if you'd prefer something a little shorter.

In fact, just 14 per cent are opting for the long-held tradition of wearing the veil over the face when walking down the aisle, Kate and Meghan style. Notably, 83 per cent of those covering the face are religious weddings.

For a bright, white gown, choose a white veil. For other gown colors, start with this simple question: does your gown have any yellow undertone? If your dress is off-white without any yellow undertone, choose a veil in eggshell. If your dress is off-white and has a slight yellow/warm undertone, choose an ivory veil.

Usually, the father of the bride, or the person who escorts the bride, lifts the bridal veil just after the bride arrives beside the groom. Alternatively, the groom may lift the veil at the moment before the marriage kiss is exchanged.

Traditionally, veils were worn by brides to symbolize purity and innocence. However, in recent years veils have evolved to become a fashion statement and an expression of personal style. Many brides over 50 choose to wear a veil as a way to add a touch of elegance and tradition to their bridal look.

A chapel length veil is around 244cm or 96 inches from comb to end. The most popular veil length by far is chapel length (sometimes called church length), and the single layer version in particular, has always been our bestselling style. We have more designs in this length than any other for that very reason.

Wedding Veil Selection

Rather than silk or satin, tulle is generally the best choice for most brides. Longer veils are best paired with long dresses, while short veils are best paired with short dresses and elbow-length veils tend to work with most dress lengths.

"Your veil doesn't have to cover your face," says Laurie Underwood, founder of Laury Bride. "It depends on how you want to feel. If you want to be mysterious and feminine, let your partner pull your veil back at the altar.

In fact, many brides choose to forgo wearing a veil altogether. While some choose not to wear a veil because, well, they're often quite expensive, ranging in price from $200 to $1,000+, others choose to keep their bridal look less traditional.

How much does the average wedding veil cost? ›

Well there is no easy answer as to what your wedding veil “should” cost – The average wedding veil costs between $300 - $400, but the amount that you pay will depend on you, what you are wanting, and what you can afford.

Stationary: This includes save-the-date announcements, invitations, and programs, but can also include less obvious stationary such as thank you cards and place settings. The Dress: It is the bride's family who pays for the wedding dress as well, along with veil and accessories.

Kleinfeld Bridal suggests picking your veil color to be a shade lighter than that of your gown so that it brightens the dress. Slim, fitted wedding dresses work better with longer veils; generally the veil should be slightly longer than the hem or train of your dress. No. 5: Think about how it pairs with your venue.

Whenever you feel like it!

Just like saying “yes!” to a wedding dress that's unique to you, your veil and how and when you choose to wear it is completely up to you. That's right—there's no right style of veil or time to take it off during your wedding.

Traditionally, married women would wear black or darker colors and unmarried women, white or lighter colors. However, since chapel veils are just now coming back, there are really no hard and fast rules to follow.

The practice of wearing veils dates back to ancient Rome and Greece, where they were believed to protect brides from evil spirits. Over time, veils became emblematic of modesty and purity, evolving as a symbol of innocence and reverence in various cultures.

Take off your veil after you've finished your photos—right before your reception, says accessories consultant Kim. This way, you'll have plenty of gorgeous photos with your veil on, and then plenty of amazing photos of you during your reception with it off. Not sure you want every photo pre-reception with your veil on?

Some brides, especially those wearing longer veils, opt to take their veils off after the ceremony and once pictures are done, so they have a little more ease of movement during co*cktail hour and the reception.