But which veil for me?

A few little tips for the dress / veil combinations that I think work best! But don’t forget, this is just a little guidance, you do you, its your day!

As a key rule I would say:

Busy dress = simpler veil.

Simple dress = busier veil.

If you’ve got a large princess gown with lots of lace and layers of tulle then theres no need to go OTT with your veil, stay simple. Maybe go for a raw cut edge veil with some delicate pearls or a plain veil with a little personalised embroidery added to make the details extra special.

Alternatively, if you’ve gone for a simpler gown like our Aria /Lola dresses you can add a little more detail in your veil. Something like the beaded leaf or frill veil work so well with simpler gowns, to add that extra sparkle and interest to your wedding day look.

Another thing to think about is the overall silhouette of your look. For example, if you’ve got a slim fitting gown then you can have a fuller, longer veil that either creates or extends past your train (cathedral length veil). Where as if you have a fit and flare/ mermaid gown perhaps don’t opt for a veil thats too large and will distract from the silhouette the gown creates. Maybe go for one of our standard width veils (90cm/35.5’’) that fall neatly down your back, adding detail from behind but don’t distract from the detail of your dress or the silhouette it creates.

If you have a dress with a very full skirt, then short veils work well to allow the drama and detail to be kept in the skirt. However this is not to say that a long, simple veil won’t add a touch of elegance to your look too.

My fave combo at the moment is a mini wedding dress worn with a chapel or cathedral length blusher veil…this is where our frill veil comes into its own!! It creates such a gorgeous modern wedding day look and I think is going to be a trend that sticks around.

The next vital thing to think about is HAIR!!

You need to know how you intend to have your hair before you decide on your veil length so that you know where on your head you are going to secure the veil. This is because it will affect the length and could also affect how you are going to secure it. For example, if you want a super low bun/updo then you might need your veil attached to some loops so that it can be pinned into your hair rather than on a comb (message if you’d like to know more about this option.) A comb does work with most looks which is why it is our standard, and your hair stylist will know and be able to advise how to secure it best into your hair style. Another option is to have the veil attached to some brooch pins so that you can secure it to a flower crown, hat or even to your dress itself. Or perhaps you’d like it attached to a wider comb so that it sits wider on the crown of your head and falls as a fuller veil. Veils can be so versatile and if you’ve got an idea in mind but don’t really know how to make it a practical reality just drop us a message and we can work it out together.

I hope my top tips have helped make the veil world a little bit clearer and given you some options to consider. As always, any questions just ask! Oh and check out our gorgeous veil collection to find your dream bridal finishing touch…

Finally, here’s a first sneak peek of a couple of our new veils coming to the collection very soon… our festival fringe and pearl frill veils. If you’re interested already from the first look, pop me a message and you can be the first to place your order!!