The tradition of the bridal veil dates back centuries. One of the original reasons for veiling the bride was to hide her face from the groom prior to the wedding because it was, and still is for most people, thought to be bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the ceremony. These days, only half of brides choose to wear a veil and this is just a beautiful accessory to finish off the look.
Moving on from tradition and the original meaning of the veil, nowadays a veil is worn for style reasons. It’s a fashion piece. A way to add that extra “something” to a bridal look or just to add detail to an otherwise plain gown. It also helps set the correct tone. These days, wedding dresses come in much sexier silhouettes and designs that may be very close-fitting, with ultra-low backs and/or sheer illusion panels. Adding a veil can instantly make that kind of gown look more “bridal” and refined.
How To Choose A Veil?
Decide whether or not you want your veil to be a statement piece or a finishing touch that doesn’t compete with the dress. A heavily embroidered veil looks best paired with a simple, unembellished dress, and vice versa.
Consider your day – are you having a relaxed, festival-style wedding or a glamorous, formal affair? This will give you an idea of which style of veil to go for.
Ask yourself, how long do you plan on wearing the veil, as this can also dictate how long it should be. If you’re planning on wearing it for the ceremony only, go ahead and get a head-turner like Princess Diana’s, but if you plan to wear your veil until the party’s over, you will need a more functional piece.
Make sure to pick a hair style that will both accentuate and support the veil, and don’t forget to bring it to your hair trial!
Birdcage Veil
Birdcage veils are also commonly known as cage veils, face veils, cage blushers, and pouf veils. Shortest of all veils, they may be worn on the front of the face, or they may cover the entire head. As far as the length goes, the netting may come down to cover one or both eyes, down to the nose or chin, or even cover the entire face, depending on what you feel most comfortable with.
a small and elegant birdcage veil embellished with pearls randomly looks cool and matches the straps of the wedding dress
a birdcage veil with a white headband is a modern and bold idea for a refined bride
a birdcage veil with crystals is a bold and catchy solution to rock at a wedding, it will add drama to your look
a birdcage veil with floral applique is a gorgeous and refined idea for a bride who wants a modern take on a classic accessory
a blush mini veil with pleating is a lovely and chic idea for a modern and romantic bridal look
a crystal mini veil with baroque pearls is a statement idea for a bride who loves fashion and trends
a delicate birdcage veil with a bit of rhinestones on the sides is a gorgeous and super chic idea for a modern romantic bride
a mini birdcage veil with a large silk bow on top is a modern and bold idea for a fashion-forward bride
a mini veil with bright sequin florals is a pretty and chic idea for a modern bride
a mini veil with pearls is a lovely and chic idea for a modern and very romantic bride
a modern take on a birdcage veil with baroque pearls and a matching pearl earring create a fantastic and fashionable look
a refined vintage birdcage veil is a perfect solution for a sophisticated bridal look, and it's great on wedding updos
Embellished Veil
Embellished veils look really gorgeous and statement-like, this is a must-have accessory for a glam or formal bride who wants to shine literally. They can be of different lengths, width and types but all of them will add interest to your look with pearls and rhinestones they feature. Mismatched size pearls and rhinestones will make the look more modern.
a white veil with colorful polka dots will show your playful mind and your love to colors
a bold pearly veil paired with a beaded dress for a super glam and formal wedding
a creative mini veil with an embellished pearl edge is a fashion forward solution for a modern and edgy bride
a gorgeous beaded veil worn with a beaded wedding gown adds a glam feel to the look
a Juliet cap veil with an embellished edge is a chic and refined idea for a bride who loves vintage chic
a modern plain wedding dress paired with a wedding veil embellished with smaller and bigger fabric flowers and beads
a pearl embellished veil with pearls of different size is a fresh take on wearing pearls by a bride
a sheer veil adorned with silver flower applique and crystals is a very sophisticated and beautiful idea
a sheer veil embellished with gold stars will be a great addition to a modern and glam celestial bridal look
a silver star embellished veil will be a perfect accessory for a modern celestial bride, it looks chic and airy
a star embellished veil that matches the star embellished wedding ballgown for a glam and bold celestial bride
a star embroidered and black pearl embellished wedding veil is amazing for a celestial boho bride
a statement colorful veil with embroidery, sequins and in bold colors is a unique accessory for a color-loving bride
a subtle and beautiful wedding veil with white fabric blooms, gold embroidery and pearls and rhinestones is a lovely solution
Embroidered Veil
Embroidery is a great thing, whatever your wedding style is. Colorful floral embroidery can be rocked at boho weddings, delicate starry embroidery of silver and gold colors can be rocked at a celestial wedding. pair embroidery with beading, pearls or applique to make it even catchier.
a beaded and embroidered wedding veil is a very beautiful and romantic accessory that can match many bridal looks
a beautiful and shiny embroidered veil with stars is a lovely idea for a modern celestial bride, it looks heavenly
a beautiful embroidered and embellished wedding veil with crystals, sequins and blue birds is amazing for a wedding
a fantastic colorful embroidered veil is a gorgeous idea for a wedding, it will add color, pattern and a boho midsummer feel to your look
a jaw-dropping veil with embroidered and embellished stars, moons and planets is a cool and creative idea to rock
a nude and white lace wedding dress paired with a pink veil decorated with tropical leaves for a modern tropical wedding
a rock n roll bride wearing a pink velvet dress, pink glitter boots and a pink and purple star veil as a bold accessory
a super creative wedding veil with an embroidered edge and long fringe is a gorgeous idea for a boho bride
an embroidered wedding veil with green leaves, hummingbirds and some sequins is a gorgeous idea for a boho bride
scattered multi sized stars beaded with crystals and pearls on a soft fingertip veil for a celestial bride
Applique Veil
Lace applique is a classic thing for a wedding veil, it’s usually about the wide brim that comes with lace. You may also find beautiful floral applique wedding veils that will make your look gorgeous and very feminine. Applique go well with embroidery and beading, too.
a beautiful lace mantilla veil with floral applique is a refined and chic idea for a refined bride
a cathedral veil with white flower applique and a matching wedding dress for a refined haute couture look at the wedding
a delicate veil accented with bold fresh and dried blooms will be a gorgeous detail for a boho wedding
a floral veil with pearls all over is a very feminine and beautiful idea to complete a plain wedding dress
a gorgeous cathedral veil accented with fresh blush blooms is a fantastic idea for a flower-filled wedding
a gorgeous veil with realistic floral and leaf appliques of lace and beads for a romantic bride
a grey wedding dress with pink floral appliques and beads paired with a matching veil with floral appliques is a gorgeous idea
a Juliet cap veil with floral applique is a beautiful and chic idea for a bride who wants a floral accessory
a long veil with a faux flower halo on top and pastel-colored faux blooms all over the veil
a refined and chic wedding veil with a wide lace brim is a beautiful idea for a modern yet classic bride
a refined modern wedding dress and a cathedral veil with pearls and white fabric beads are a beautiful idea for a modern refined bride
a veil with pearls and faux florals on the veil and its top looks very spring-like
Colored Veil
If you are a modern or rock n roll bride who wants to make a statement, a colored veil is your choice. It’s usually a plain veil in some bold color like pink, green, blue, yellow, black, gold or even with an ombre effect. Though such a veil can also feature applique and embroidery if you like it.
a black veil is great for a dramatic or Halloween bride wearing a black dress and a bold makeup
a boho wedding dress decorated with blooms and a blush veil attached to a greenery halo look fantastic
a bride wearing a gold veil and matching accessories with pearls and gold for a very sophisticated look
a lace sheath wedding dress with a cutout back and a floral headpiece with a powder blue veil to add a bit of color
a modern plain mermaid wedding dress with spaghetti straps and an ombre white blue veil for a bold look
a modern plain off the shoulder mermaid wedding dress plus an ombre white to green veil for a touch of color and a modern twist
Other Veils
If you are a modern bride, consider rocking a pleated veil, this is a hot and edgy solution. A minimal veil with only a sleek white brim is a nice idea for a modern or minimalist bride, and a polka dot veil is retro classics that always works for playful looks. Get inspired!
a creative veil with a ruffle edge paired with a jumpsuit will help you pull off that relaxed 70s inspired look
a dot veil like this one will add a refined retro touch to your outfit and will make it stand out a lot
a modern wedding dress paired with a delicate silver flake veil create a stylish modern bridal look with a shiny touch
a pleated wedding veil is a bold and edgy solution for a modern bride, it's really an out of the box idea
a stylish minimalist bridal veil with just a white edge is a cool addition to the minimalist wedding dress