Veil Trends Revealed
The latest bridal coverings in every length
Long veils such as ballerina, chapel or cathedral styles are all the rage this season. These sweeping styles add a sense of pomp and formality to the overall look and create a traditional silhouette. The ballerina veil reaches to the ankles, while the chapel veil reaches to the floor and the cathedral veil extends into a graceful train. For brides who are more traditional, wearing a long veil gives an allure and sets the traditional fairytale path. Big weddings and celeb brides are usually the ones following this trend where the focus is on the “longer the better” type of veil. Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, wore a waltz length for her wedding in April.
Birdcage veils also are trendy. Reminiscent of 1920s starlets, these dainty veils range from full facial coverage to small pancake-styles.
Wearing a French net veil is the perfect way for you to showcase your stylish and sultry side. This classy and retro style looks best with a bob cut, polished bun, or a low side ponytail. Reminiscent of a much more dapper era (like the ’40s and ’60s), these period pieces are very debonair.
Mantilla veils are recapture popularity due to their ultra-feminine look and traditional appeal. This panache is more often than not made from lace, or skin a lace border, and drapes larger than the head like a scarf.
A flowery headpiece makes even the simplest up-do look polished and chic. These beautiful handcrafted headpieces are perfect wedding keepsakes. My favorite thing about wearing a flower headpiece is that you can wear it with a veil for a more traditional look, and then you can remove the veil during your wedding reception … and still look completely put together.
Trendy veil hats, like the one above, can make any wedding gown or suit sophisticated and chic. Not that I don’t love veils worn by themselves, but these hats just make a bolder fashion statement.
Feathers are fun, flirty and feminine enough to top off any bridal ‘do.
To wear feathers, consider taking a cue from Carrie Bradshaw’s cobalt blue plume in the Sex and the City movie. Try adding some extra drama to an already over-the-top gown with vibrant feathers secured to a couture veil. Or you can stick a few tiny peacock clips into your up-do for more subtle yet still utterly exotic flair. Cluster a few feathers next to a tousled bun or use them to highlight a hair-wrapped ponytail. Are you opting to wear your hair down? Try parting your hair to the side and then securing the loose locks with a pretty clip.
Photos: Fingertip length veil: David’s Bridal; birdcage veil: Serendipity Tiaras; feathers: M&J Bridal Salon; hat: Monsoon
