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CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE
CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COMVeils are making a comeback in a big way,
with modern twists to match today’s style.
It’s an amazing accessory to finish off a
look. Women feel like a bride when they
put it on.
Veils and headpieces come in a wide range
of lengths, styles and even colors, so it’s
important to take some time to think of a
headpiece to suit both your personality and
attire. A veil should compliment the dress.
It shouldn’t distract from the dress.
Here are 10 of today’s best finishing touches
for your bridal look.
SIMPLY STUNNING
A simple one-layer tulle never goes out of
style. Simple veils work best with dramatic
dresses because they don’t mask intricate
designs on the back of the dress.
Single-layer veils are also a good option
if you’re showing a lot of skin, and the
church or venue requires that your back be
covered.
CATHEDRAL KNOCKOUT
Cathedral veils that are 108 to 137 inches
long have made a big comeback recently.
Many brides that are going with the large
ballroom dress choose a longer style
cathedral length train to really tie in with
the traditional church and that long walk
down the aisle.
A longer veil also extends the dress past
the gown and pulls away so you can see the
detail of the dress. It just finishes it off. It
doesn’t compete with everything else.
EXAGGERATED BEAUTY
While a cathedral veil can be stunning,
exaggerated veils, which are up to 165
inches, perfectly compliment the dress that
has a longer train.
FRAMED BY LACE
Mantilla-inspired veils provide a dramatic
look by framing the face with lace.
Although they’re historically draped over
your head, modern versions can attach with
a comb.
LOW DOWN LOVELY
Whatever style of veil you choose, how you
wear it is also important. We are seeing
more and more brides wearing the veil
towards the lower half of the head, rather
than the more traditional way of styling on
top of the head.
10 Modern Ways
Top off your bridal
look with these
trendy headpieces
and veils
By Jill Jaracz, CTW Features