Ancient Romans have thought to take wedding veil considerations very seriously. The veils were to disguise and protect young women from evil spirits and jealous eyes. In arranged marriages, they shielded unknown beauties from grooms until the last moment. Traditionally, some would jump to conclusions about the bride’s innocence when the veil is covering her face.
However, today, adding this lovely accessory to complement the ceremony’s dress unifies the bridal look. Use the factors below to select your favorite veil.
Length
Your wedding gown’s main focal points influence veil length. To flaunt an embellished bodice or back, for instance, choose a style ending above it. Or, pick a sheer extended expanse that makes ornamental elements noticeable.
Blusher: Very short netting covers your face when your nuptials start. Your groom lifts the delicate classic blusher veil before sealing your vows with a kiss. Abbreviated styles keep high neck frills visible and pair well with sophisticated to eclectic bridal gowns.
Shoulder: These veils let bust, waistline, and/or lower back decorations shine.
Elbow: Consider styles that end where a romantic ball gown’s fullness begins. JJ’s House short wedding veils include the versatile elbow length, which drapes gracefully over bare arms or sleeves.
Waist: Try this length for most bridal gowns without trains.
Fingertip: This popular range suits nearly all dress designs.
Knee: If your gown has a mid-calf hemline, a veil that ends at your knees will look flattering.
Floor/Ballet: Veils brushing the floor go well with full-length dresses without trains.
Chapel: Pair veils that drape on the floor with gowns featuring trains.
Cathedral: The longest, most formal, and dramatic veils trail up to nine feet behind classic, full-length wedding gowns.
Tiers
Select one or multiple tiers, depending on your gown’s style. A single-layer veil suits sophisticated dresses. Traditional frocks need at least two levels. Two of three tiers make romantic gowns even more enchanting. Multi-layer pieces conceal simple hairdos. For more inspiration, check JJ’s House collection which features one to six levels.
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Color
Your veil and wedding gown colors may be identical or complementary. Typical shades include white, ivory, and champagne. If you’re more adventurous, check out JJ’s House red and black styles.
Edging
Pick a trim that gives your veil a finished flair while mimicking your gown’s design and accents subtly. Fancy edging embellishes basic dresses. Ribbon borders balance structured frocks. Simple cuts fit slowly flowing romantic looks.
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Decorations
Typically, a modest frock needs an extravagant veil while a minimalistic one suits a flashy gown. One highly formal weddings like royal celebrations combine ornate gowns and veils. Choose a veil that matches your bridal gown’s style:
Classic: Formal, symmetrical, and an elaborate look.
Sophisticated: Understated impression without fussy details.
Romantic: Blends softness with intricate adornments.
Eclectic: Creative look with unexpected elements.
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Whichever category describes your dress, you’ll find corresponding accents enhancing various budget-priced wedding veil styles. Popular JJ’s House options include lace, appliques, beading, sequins, faux pearls, satin flowers and bows, rhinestones, ribbon, and embroidery.
Face
Search for a wedding veil that frames your face according to its shape.
Round: Pick a shoulder-length or longer veil with above-head volume to slim and elongate your full face.
Oval: Anything but extreme puffiness will maintain this well-balanced egg shape’s proportions.
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Square: Keep your veil with above-head volume from dripping below your shoulders to soften and lengthen your face. Circular or cascading styles may relax an angular jawline.
Rectangle: Fullness around your face without extra height will diminish hard lines.
Body
Certain veil styles can correct these figure issues.
Ample Bust or Tummy: A fingertip or longer veil will elongate your torso.
Pear Shape: Shoulder, elbow, and waist-length styles accentuate narrower instead of broader hips.
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Plus Size: Slim one-tier veils won’t expand your body.
Short Height: Order lengths ending at your waist or above.
Hairstyle
Upswept: A bun can support a heavy tiara with a multi-tiered or long veil.
Up/Down Combo: Look for pieces with moderate lengths and weights.
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Long Locks: Choose shorter or lightweight veils.
Short Hair: Pick an option with front-head attachment.
Venue
Chapel: Wear no longer than a chapel length at a little chapel.
Church: Reserve a lavish cathedral veil, the ultimate showstopper, for a formal ceremony with a large wedding party in a big church.
Outdoors: Downsize for windy settings, or extensive flimsy netting may whip loose. A knee-length or shorter option will be best for sandy beaches and garden paths. Order a short, lightweight, single-tier style to feel cooler in warm, humid locales.
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Some modern brides wear flower crowns instead of wedding veils. They may find it too traditional wearing a veil. That is okay. No rule says a bride has to always wear a veil on her wedding day. So, it will always be your choice whether you wear one or not.
Contrary to not using veils, some other brides usually buy the wedding veil along with their bridal dresses from the same seller to avoid mismatch. But, if you only purchased your wedding gown and still undecided on the wedding veil, we hope the factors above will help you choose the perfect one to accessorize your wedding dress.
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