Wedding Veil Styles

Wedding Veil Styles

Just like the wedding dress, there are  many veil styles, lengths and fabrics to choose from.

Wedding veils are usually made from soft fabrics such as silk, or nylon netting called tulle or illusion, veils come in gold, silver and blush tones, as well as the traditional white, diamond and ivory.

To create and extra special look with your veil, consider adorning it with lace, rhinestone trim, delicate beading, all over crystals, or patterns of gilded threads.

There are many  styles and they can be called by different names below are a few examples.

The length of the veil is also determined by where you wear it on your head; if you wear it on the crown of your head it will look shorter than if you wear it at the base of your neck.

Veil Styles

	Shoulder length veils are contemporary, but can add a touch of tradition to a less formal outfit. It can be made in a single or up to four layers of selected fabric.
	Blusher is a short veil worn over the face falling below the neckline. It is an optional part of the veil, and can create a formal effect when worn.
	Fingertip and elbow can be made of up to four layers which gives it volume and movement at the back. These can be flattering with the empire or princess line gowns. It is not really a good choice if you are short, because it will make you look even shorter. Veils can be worn at the crown of the head, leaving the hair bare for a natural look.
	Full or Chapel or Sweep this is a more formal veil that extends to the floor. It is traditionally made of three tiers one at the shoulder, one at the waist and then one to the floor. It is a good veil to wear with straight gowns.
	Cathedral is perfect for a grand church entrance. The style is very formal and spectacular with the material flowing dramatically behind the bride. It can look fantastic with full and princess-line gowns.
	Mantilla is a scarf like circular veil usually made from lace, or lace edged tulle.   It is secured with a comb which frames the face and drapes over the head and shoulder.
	Three quarter or Waltz length falls between the knee and the ankle.

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