Wedding Veil Styles

Just like the wedding dress, there are many veil styles, lengths and fabrics to choose from. The more layers the veil has, the fuller the look.

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.

Pure silk or antique veils have a softer feel and flow better the the stiffer net and tulle.

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.

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.

Veils always look best when the hairstyle has some height, which will give it some lift and balance to the overall look.

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

Veil Styles

Shoulder length veils

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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. This is a fun look for shorter hair.

Blusher veils

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Blusher veil styles are 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 veils

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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.Â It is not really a good choice if you are short, because it will make you look even shorter.Â Veils can be worn at the crown of the head, leaving the hair bare for a natural look. This veil is perfectÂ with soft curls or ringlets.

Full or chapel or sweep veils

Chapel length wedding veils http://flickr.com/photos/legalsec/93864655/sizes/s/

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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. An exquisite look can be created when combined with an eleaborate hairstyle.

Cahtedral veils

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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. Looks beautiful with almost any hairstyle.

Manitlla veils

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Mantilla is a scarf like circular veil usually made from lace, or lace edged tulle.Â It is secured with a comb which frames the face and drapes over the head and shoulder. Smoother, dressier hairstyles will look superb with this style.