Crowning Glory: Tips For Picking Out The Perfect Veil

by Mia Bolaris-Forget (Staff Writer)

Brides want to look their best from head to toe and that includes making a statement with their headpiece and veil. Here are just a few helpful hints to make sure you’re headed in the right direction.

· Look behind you when picking out a veil and make sure you’re happy with your rear view too. To compliment the back of almost any gown, opt for a single-layer or sheer design.

· Keep it simple, especially if your dress is ornate. For simple gowns, feel free to get creative and step it up a notch.

· Make sure added (veil) embellishments start at the point where any extras on your dress end, ensuring that they don’t overwhelm (each other) or compete.

· Proceed with caution when it comes to veils featuring a ribbon-edge, especially if it hits you in the mid-section. This can result in a horizontal line that gives the illusion of you being shorter than you actually are.

· Take it for a test walk. This will help you determine if the headpiece you like is comfortable and if it sits well and stays firmly in place.

· Consider not only what you like but the shape of your face, and what’s most flattering for you. Veils that fall straight down are most flattering to rounder faces, helping to narrow them out, long veils are best for brides with a square jaw, and veils that drape to the back, suit heart-shaped faes best.

· For brides who don’t want to wear their vail the entire time, consider investing in a fashionable and flattering headpiece or headband that can stand on its own.

· Gals wearing a blusher veil should make sure its long enough to drape (comfortably) over your face.

· Gals taking advantage of the tiara trend should make sure that they pick one that’s not too overpowering, tall or bold, but that has just enough bling to get your guests attention (subtly)

· Traditionally speaking, girls who are expecting or walking down the aisle a second or third time, don’t usually wear a veil. But, the choice is yours, just remember to keep it simple and subtle such as one that’s elbow length.