How to Select a Veil to Match Your Dress Style

Most women are adept at putting together a complete outfit for any given occasion, but the wedding day is one occasion we have no precedent for, and we only have one chance to choose a look that will live forever in our memories and photo albums. Given the importance of this day, the selection of the veil is a necessary part of the complete look. Several things are crucial to keep in mind when matching your veil to your dress style.

• A simple dress = a simple veil. If your dress has no or very little train, you should select a fingertip veil, or 36″.
• A dress with a medium train can handle a 42″ or 50″ veil. Likewise, a sweeping train pairs nicely with a cathedral 108″ veil. However, the rule to remember is never to let your veil be longer than your dress.
• Consider the detail on your dress. Ornate embellishment on a wedding gown should not compete with an intricately embroidered and busy veil. Be sure your veil is translucent enough for your guests to see the detail on your dress! However, if the back of your gown is fairly simple, you could select a veil with delicate embroidery, since your back is visible to your guests for most of the ceremony.
• Decide whether or not you would like to use the traditional blusher or whether you would like the double-layered look in the back or a simple, more translucent style.
• Lastly, if you are purchasing a cathedral length veil, you should consider whether you will want to simply take it off or buy a shorter fingertip veil for the reception, as your dress will be bustled at that point.