The infamous veil has become a symbol of purity and innocence for the future bride. In modern times, its former significance has been reduced to another level, and for a long time, it has been a very important, but not the most crucial, element of the wedding styling. During our conversations with future brides, this question often arises: Should I wear a veil? Much less frequently do we pose this question to our clients. We believe that the bride knows whether this element is important to her or not at all.
Long, short, with pearls, glittery, cathedral, or classic smooth? Which veil to choose?
The veils we mentioned above are options that our brides can choose from, guided by their dreams and the style of the dress they have selected. A richly decorated cathedral veil may not work well with dresses heavily embellished with numerous appliqués and lace, as it can overwhelm and overshadow the bride. In many cases, it is better suited to smooth, more classic dress styles in terms of cut and finish. However, this doesn’t mean that if a client dreams of such a veil, we will refuse to help her find the right one. We offer advice and suggest what we believe will work best, but the final decision always rests with the bride.
We have noticed that more and more brides are leaning towards classic, smooth veils, which not only look beautiful with almost any wedding dress but also visually elongate the silhouette. An additional advantage of such a veil is that many brides want something to "throw over their shoulders in the church." A veil serves perfectly as a light accessory, replacing outerwear during the ceremony.
When does the bride take off her veil?!
The veil is placed on the head during the preparations for the ceremony. It is usually attached with a comb or hairpins while styling the hair, and we generally recommend that this be done by the person who is doing the bride’s hair. Why? There are several reasons, but mainly because the hairstylist will know the best place and way to position the veil and secure it with additional pins or hairspray. It often happens that brides remove the veil before their first dance, leaving only a hairpiece or flowers in their hair. This is to avoid any complications during the already stressful moment of dancing with their husband, especially when everyone is watching. Typically, this is also the moment when the veil doesn’t go back on the bride’s head. So, we can say that its role ends at this point. If the bride decides to reattach the veil, it is often replaced with a shorter version that allows her to enjoy the celebration comfortably and without stress.
But I don’t want a veil!
Nowadays, we can say that almost 50% of our brides choose not to wear a veil on their big day. Why? It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why this once-typical element has lost its significance. Changes in lifestyle, a focus on comfort, and a practical approach to preparations mean that many brides often opt for hair jewelry, loose styles, or flowing hair, which makes attaching a veil more difficult. Evolving trends and our culture have turned the veil into more of a decorative, stylistic element that brides choose based on their personal preferences. You can, of course, select a veil in any color and length, as the options are truly vast. However, if you’re sure that a veil isn’t your style, we offer a wide selection of hair accessories, crowns, tiaras, half-crowns, and other hair decorations that can perfectly replace the traditional wedding veil. We are open to your expectations and hope that each of you will find something that fits your character, style, and temperament. Every bride is unique, and we understand that!
Remember, when purchasing a dress at our boutique, you will receive a smooth veil, either long or short as a 'thank you' gift from us!
