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Styles of Bridal Veils

Choose a Bridal Veil to Complete Your Look

A Brief History of Bridal Veils:

In many cultures, the lifting of bridal veils symbolized the groom taking possession of the wife, either as lover or as property, or the revealing of the bride to the groom by her parents for approval. Brides used to wear their hair flowing down their back to symbolize their virginity; the delicate and transparent white veil is often said to represent this today.

An Introduction to Bridal Veils:

When choosing from different styles of bridal veils, remember to keep consistent with the formality of your wedding. The veil should fit in with your overall look, and not over power it. Veils can be worn with tiaras, headpieces or hairpins. Choose a hairstyle that can be worn with the veil for the whole event, or one that can be showcased after the veil has been removed. Also, some religions have different conventions when it comes to bridal veils - find out the appropriate veil etiquette for your religion.

Blusher Bridal Veils:

A Blusher veil is a single layer veil worn over the face during the ceremony, then flipped back over the head. It can be worn alone or along with a longer veil to provide a face covering during the ceremony, to be removed later.

Elbow Bridal Veils:

An Elbow veil is an elbow length veil that connects from the headpiece and extends down to the elbows. It is the most common length of veil for more casual weddings.

Fingertip Bridal Veils:

The Fingertip veil extends down to your fingertips. It is the most common length of veil for all weddings and can be worn with a majority of dresses.

Waltz Bridal Veils:

The Waltz veil is a long veil that flows from your headpiece down to your ankles. It is a good option if you want to wear a long veil and your dress does not have a train.

Chapel Bridal Veils:

The chapel veil extends 2 yards (7 feet, 6 inches) from the headpiece, flowing down over the train of the dress. It is best worn in more formal weddings as a way to complement the length of the train.

Cathedral Bridal Veils:

The cathedral veil extends 3 yards (10 feet, 6 inches) from the headpiece. It is the most formal veil and is usually worn with a cathedral length train. The gown must be substantial enough to carry off this look.

Mantilla Bridal Veils:

The Mantilla veil is a Spanish inspired veil with scalloped edges that drapes over the head, and is usually made of lace. The lengths vary, and no headpiece is required to keep it in place. It is a great way to add an ethnic flair to your look.

Double-Tier Bridal Veils:

A double tier veil has two layers which extend to different lengths. It can be used with any veil, including the blusher. A double tier veil usually has more volume than a single layer veil, so make sure it fits with your overall look.

Pouf Bridal Veils:

The pouf veil has gathered material at the point where it connects to the headpiece, creating added volume. This style creates a dramatic look with the veil. It can also be used with many different veil lengths and looks great as a double tier veil.

At romanticgowns.com, we have many different styles of bridal veils to choose from. Styles include: crystal beaded edge, corded edge, flower crystals, cathedral cut edge, embroidered edge, tulip edge, cathedral with crystals, scattered crystals, cut edge and crystal w/corded edge. The bridal veils are available in white or ivory and range in price from $49 to $99.