What Wedding Veil Should I Wear?
Short and sweet. That’s usually where the gravitational pull brides sway towards when finding their perfect veil. A cute elbow-length veil that doesn’t compete with the dress. It adds a romantic and playful flair. Some people want to go all out and aim for a chapel-length veil that can blow in the wind as the camera flashes. Then there are the brides who want a vintage twist with a birdcage veil. With all the fabulous options available which one is worth the time?
The Camera’s Best Friend
The camera loves a moment. Put on a chapel-length veil, get some wind blowing your way, and watch how excited the camera person is to click click click. Photos are vital to wedding planning because sometimes that’s all you’ll have as the most photographed person of the day you want to have the best of the best photos. Outside of photos, there is a technical reason a chapel-length veil works for most wedding styles. When you have a dress that has a long train you want the eyes to move up and go all the way down to take in the dress. This is why tiaras play a role in wedding styling. It pulls the eye up. Since a chapel-length veil is made to sweep down the back the eye will follow it down and in turn take in the train of the dress. It’s all in perfect sync for a fabulous moment.
Verdict:
Chapel length is great for most or dare I say all wedding dresses. Though, if you crave the Princess Diana effect then the royal length is right up your aisle. Wear a chapel-length veil when your dress has a long train, especially if the train has details you want people to notice. If the idea of a chapel-length veil is still intimidating walking down the aisle then stick with the elbow-length veil and trade in the chapel-length veil for the photos. Voila! Best of both worlds.
Right at the Fingertips
As much as bridal stylists want to stick everyone in a chapel-length veil, some people see the length as too much fuss. It’s about keeping it chic and sleek without feeling overwhelmed. The perfect solution is a fingertip-length veil. Everyone’s length is different so the pro-tip I can offer is to find one that ends right at the curve of your back right where your hip sits. I give this advice because this is where the dresses either show off the curve of the body or where the bodice is cinched in for a flair. Because the eyes are moving from the top to bottom you want to draw attention to the most interesting parts of the garment.
Because art speaks to people differently, not everyone is enamored with the dramatic veil photographs the chapel-length veil offers. For some people, it’s more about the beauty shot or just a focus on the dress. The veil for them might be more about keeping the styling fun and light. A fingertip-length veil can be a lot of fun especially when paired with a romantic flower halo. For people who want to wear their veil during the reception, it is the better choice for a veil. Imagine how beautiful you’ll look dancing with a veil just floating around you. It’s still delivering amazing photos without having to worry about the extra length of a cathedral-length wedding veil. Can there be two veils for the celebration? Such as wearing a chapel-length veil during the ceremony and then switching to a fingertip-length veil during the reception? Absolutely.
Verdict:
For the non-fussy person who doesn’t prioritize the drama of a chapel-length wedding veil, a fingertip-length veil is the perfect alternative. For the person who wants something chic and not as traditional, this veil offers a stylish flair that can be fun.
Out of the box and into the cage
Because it’s bolder in approach, the birdcage veil the birdcage veil takes true vision. It’s the smallest scene stealer of any bridal wear. People expect the chapel length veils, they expect the finger tip length veils but a birdcage veil will make the head tilt and the brain say, “oh.” There’s a reason the birdcage veil is mainly associated with more boxy looks, vintage, pantsuits, and shorter dresses. A birdcage veil is a different type of wedding traditional wear. It immediately sends you to yester-year putting the mind back to when women wore pencil skirts at their wedding. We’re going back to the 40’s! While we go on and on about the drama a chapel length veil provides we love the birdcage veil because it encourages a stunning beauty shot more than anything. You can’t hide from your face with a birdcage veil. It pushes the wearer to embrace chic and sleek.
Verdict:
Because vintage fashion pays more attention to fit, a birdcage is perfect for people who want a more structured wedding style or may not be having such a formal affair. Perhaps you’re wearing a pantsuit, skirt, and blazer combo or a dress that may not reach the floor. A birdcage veil is an interesting choice when you’ve already strayed from the wedding styling norm. Whether bare or full glam, make sure you’re happy with your face with a birdcage veil. A birdcage veil is really when the photographer zooms in to pick up on details.
Wedding veils are both beautiful and versatile just like the person wearing them. With a little creativity and experimentation, you can find the right fit for you. Working with someone knowledgeable can help the process go smoothly and be a fun experience. Hop in the chat or click this link and get started on your veil