Thursday, February 14, 2008

Wedding Veils

Wedding Veils

Next to the wedding dresses the most important pieces of wedding apparel are probably wedding veils Those who go the informal route might choose not to incorporate a veil into their wedding ensembles but the majority of brides still love this traditional head piece. Hopefully youve chosen your wedding dress first The style of the dress determines the type of veil youll be wearing You wouldnt wear a flowing veil and ornate head piece with an informal wedding dress Likewise you wouldnt want a short simple veil with an elegant designer dress How do you know whats right for you One way to find out is to try on wedding veils at the same time you try on dresses This way you can see what style of veil works best Wedding veils come in different lengths To determine the length that works best with your dress youll need to try a few on The different lengths are as follows Cathedral Length which are formal veils most often worn with those wedding dresses having a long train The length of the wedding veil usually exceeds the length of the dress train by at least six inches.Fingertip Length velis which are fingertip length veils about as long as the brides fingertips This veil can be worn with almost any wedding dress the exception being dresses that come above the ankles.Elbow Length velis of course as long as the brides elbow This veil can be worn with any wedding dress.The Headpiece too depends on the type of dress A more formal gown might require an ornate headpiece or tiara while something simple might require the veil be free of embellishments. In fact many informal brides choose not to wear a veil at all.To choose your headpiece first decide where you want to wear your wedding veil Will it sit on the back of your head If so youll want something light A tiara perched on top of your head might be a bit heavier Keep in mind that these will all be affixed with combs.Colors should match Do not choose an ivory veil for a white dress Even though the difference may look slight the contrast will show .Embellishments on a veil should match those on the dress If your dress is studded with pearls youll probably want pearl embellishments on the wedding veil. Make sure the weight of the headpiece and veil combined is something you can deal with. Most headpieces are secured to the head with combs If the wedding veil is heavy the combs can play.If you are in love with your veil but dont feel it will be comfortable for an all day affair consider getting a wedding veil with a detachable headpiece After the wedding ceremony and pictures you can detach the veil and wear the headpiece only You want to feel light as you dance the evening away. Once you choose a wedding veil youll be able to choose your hairstyle If youll be having your hair and makeup professionally done it would be a good idea to bring your veil to the hairdressers with you when you go for your initial consultation You can discuss styles in advance and perhaps try a few for your consideration. If youll be doing your own hair take some time and practice with styles that work best with your wedding veil The last thing you want on the day of your wedding is to have to experiment with several different styles. Before the wedding hang the wedding veil in a closet preferably away from sunlight moths and other elements If it came in a garment bag youll want to keep storing it that way for protection After the wedding take your wedding veil along with your dress to the person who will be preserving the dress The veil will be stored in the same box for future generations to use

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