A wedding veil is one of the most important wedding attributes and accessories for a bride’s wedding look. For many years and even centuries, it has been an integral element of wedding attire. During this time, not only its appearance changed, but also its symbolism. One of her first roles (around IV AD) was to protect the bride from the influence of demons and their temptations. Today, the veil has become a conventional symbol of virginity and purity, a beautiful decoration devoid of mysticism. But choosing the right wedding veil can be a difficult task. So, how to choose a veil to suit the style, appearance and figure of the bride? We have prepared a set of recommendations that will help you answer this question without any problems.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a veil?
It is believed that the veil should cover the bride's head in front of the altar and be with her throughout the wedding evening.
Many brides take off their veil after the wedding ceremony is over; they believe that it is more convenient to dance and have fun in a restaurant without it, while others believe that an immaculate outfit should decorate the girl all evening.
In fact, a veil has its pros and cons. The most important advantage of a veil is that it adds solemnity to the bride’s image and completes the wedding outfit.
A veil and a white dress turn a girl into a real bride. The veil gives the bride mystery, a romantic look, makes the bride a Cinderella, the veil always looks impressive in the photo.
Also, a long veil can well hide figure flaws or a wrinkled dress.
For many brides, a veil is considered a custom, a tradition that cannot be broken on such an important day that will be memorable for a lifetime.
If a girl truly believes that a veil protects her from evil spirits, why should she give it up? A veil can beautifully complement your hairstyle and make your face soft and charming.
A long veil in the photo can become a floating cloud, which will result in beautiful photographs.
There are much fewer disadvantages of a veil, first of all it is inconvenience, especially if the veil is long. If you step on it, you can fall, tear it, and get dirty.
A bride with a long veil will not be able to dance normally; it would be good if she had a special braid for her finger. A long veil will weigh down your head and at the end of the evening the bride may suffer from headaches.
In addition, a long veil pulls the head back, and if there is also lace on it, the weight of the veil will double.
Some brides respect traditions so much and can tolerate a beautiful but uncomfortable veil so much that they stay with it the whole evening. The veil requires a certain hairstyle, one that she will hold tightly to.
The hairstyle should be made as strong as possible so that it does not unravel. If the veil is long, you need to attach an additional bun of hair to your hair.
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Another significant disadvantage of a veil is that it covers your beautiful back and neck. If the bride has chosen a dress with an open top and wants to show this area, then the veil will cover it. There may also be beautiful lace on the back of the dress, which will also not be visible under the veil.
Right choice
The style of the hairstyle is chosen to match the purchased veil, since most often the hairstyle is done on the day of the celebration, which means that all the accessories have been purchased. And depending on the styling itself, the veil can be attached in different ways, under the hairstyle or on top of it.
The curls and the veil are in harmony, so choose responsibly. Try on any new items, the choice takes into account the type of face, style of outfit and features of the celebration. It is recommended to experiment with images in advance; the result will be as expected, and the hairstyle can be done both under the veil and over it.
How to choose a veil for a bride?
Before the wedding, the bride comes up with her image in advance. It should be noted that the veil must be in complete harmony with the dress; it is not enough to just want it.
You should also remember about a special, beautiful, touching ritual - removing the cotton wool from the bride, which is performed by the groom at the end of the evening.
Additional Tips
When choosing a dress, you need to pay attention not only to how it looks from the front, but also to the back. During most of the formal part, guests will be looking at the bride’s back; interesting elements in this area will not hurt. A deep neckline covered with lace or a transparent insert, a flat bow on the belt, and a raised skirt line look very impressive.
The shoes should be comfortable, because the bride will spend almost the whole day in them. It is advisable to choose models made of soft genuine leather that strictly correspond to the size of your feet. Shoes that are too tight or too loose can cause a lot of problems. A non-standard option is wedding boots.
You should bring a handbag that matches the style of your outfit. A mini bag on a chain, an elegant clutch or a classic rigid model with a short handle will harmonize with short dresses. You can put powder and lipstick in it for urgent makeup correction, a comb, deodorant or a bottle of perfume in a spray.
Shoulder length veil
This type of veil is considered short; recently this type of veil has become more popular among brides; it does not cover the dress, it is light and stylish.
However, it is worth remembering that you should not get married in such a veil.
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Wedding hairstyles with veil and loose curls
Loose hair curled into ringlets always looks festive and feminine. You can choose large curls, a light wave, or the currently fashionable casually styled strands. To prevent your hairstyle from looking rustic and boring, use hair jewelry, elegant accessories or fresh flowers. Tiaras, tiaras, wreaths, hoops, decorated with shiny rhinestones and pearls, fresh flowers of the same shade as in the bride's bouquet - exactly what is needed to make the image festive and exclusive. Loose curls look perfect with a veil in the form of a cape, which is simply used to cover the head, or secured over the hair with bobby pins. This look is ideal for a church wedding. Another suitable option is a flirty small voluminous veil, just below the shoulders, that is attached at the back.
Long veil
A long wedding veil touches the bottom of the dress; it is considered quite heavy and uncomfortable, but the bride with such a veil looks luxurious.
A long veil reaches one and a half meters - this directly depends on the girl’s height. A long veil looks especially romantic when the dress is without a train, as it can overload the image.
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Sophisticated Luxury
A short veil will be an excellent option for modern brides; it will add brightness and playfulness to the outfit, without spoiling the overall romantic look.
A luxurious multi-tiered veil will make the outfit playful and unusual, and a small single-layer veil will make it elegant and sophisticated. Also, when choosing a length (elbow-length, shoulder-length or veil), proceed from the general style and type of wedding dress: the finishing fabric of the dress and the veil should fit each other perfectly. Try on several options and see which model suits you best.
