What length veil should I get?
Hello. I've bought my wedding dress and am now considering a veil. Are there any guidelines for which veil length typically goes with dress style? Or is it more about hair length/style? Would love some tips.
Question Asked: 20/02/2023
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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Thankyou so much for the question!
Picking a veil length can be as simple or as complex as you like since in the end it is a matter of personal choice.
Having said that, here are a couple of tips that might help.
1. The simplest of all answers is long with long and short with short.
2. Having said no1, this really has many 'ifs and buts' attached from which you can choose.
3. As you've noted, hair length and style will be one factor that may affect your choice but so too, the style of your wedding (50's /traditional/ beach/ art deco etc), as well as the dress style, whether or not it is embellished, where the embellishments are (ie the focal points on the dress), whether or not the veil itself is just an accessory or actually a special part of your bridal outfit in its own right. For example a very long but simple veil can look extremely stunning on a short modern dress just as a short embellished veil can go very well with a long ornate dress that has a low back for example. Also things like your jewellery, face shape, body shape /dress shape, height, whether or not you would like to wear the veil during the reception and whether you will have a change of outfit. There are numerous considerations and it is the job of your designer to help you reach a decision about what would feel best for you.
The best thing is to show a photo of your dress to the designer or supplier of your veil and discuss the options with them and if possible get multiple opinions depending on how much you would like to match your veil to your outfit. There are a number of designers / suppliers who won't charge to have a chat about it [here included ;) :) ]
I hope that has at least provided a little extra help.
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Traditionally, long veils pair beautifully with long dresses, and shorter veils suit shorter dresses - but rules are made to be broken!
A short dress with a giant mesh train can look playful and dramatic, and a long dress with a shorter veil or train can help avoid tangles, especially in the wind.
Ultimately, it’s your choice.
A helpful trick: take photos in your dress (front, back, and side) with a long, mid, and short veil—or even add them in Photoshop and swipe between them. If you can’t decide, try flipping a coin between two options. Notice how you feel: disappointed? Drop that one and decide between the remaining two. Your inner response is usually the best guide.
The veil you feel happiest and most confident in will shine through in your photos, make your day more relaxed, and leave you with beautiful memories ?