What lengths of wedding veils are available?
We know how hard it is to choose a veil. Every designer and shop differs slightly, with bespoke options also available.
The most common length of veils are:
Birdcage
Waist-length (also known as 54inch)
Fingertip length (72inch)
Chapel or train length (126inch)
Cathedral length (144inch)
Many designers also have veils much longer than the standard cathedral length, for a really dramatic look.
We offer a total bespoke veil service, so can make any veil you like! Please get in touch with us if you would like more information on our veils and what we can design.
How to match my veil to my wedding dress?
Some brides know straight away that they want either a really long statement veil, or a shorter veil that they feel is more manageable. Don’t worry if you don’t know, start by looking at the style of your dress.
If your dress has a lot of back detail, wearing a shorter veil may stop at the place on your back where the most detail is, blocking the beautiful details. If the back of your dress does have a lot of detail or a low back that you would like to show off, a really plain soft Italian tule train or cathedral length veil would be perfect. This way your guests will be able to see all that lovely detail through your veil, giving the most stunning bridal look.
If you are wearing a very simple gown, you may want to jazz it up with the veil. There are so many options for a detailed veil, whether you want lace, sparkle, pearl, flowers etc! We love it when a bride wants a completely bespoke veil, as the design process is so much fun as you can literally create whatever you want.
Does my wedding veil have to cover my face?
Don’t worry, veils come in many different styles so you have the choice of whether you want to have the veil over your face, or not. If you want a simple veil that just comes from the back of your head, you will want a single tier veil. Single tier veils are so elegant and sit beautifully in the back of your hair, giving the most elegant bridal look.
If you do want the added drama of having the veil over your face when walking down the aisle and then pulled back, you will want a two-tier veil with a blusher. The blusher is a shorter piece of tulle that you can pull over your face. Once pulled back the veil will have more volume from behind and looks very timeless.
Are there alternatives to wearing a veil?
If you love the look of a veil but worry about it attaching to your hair, there are many veil alternatives for you. Capes and wings are a huge bridal trend right now, as well as amazing statement trains!
Wings usually attach to the straps on the back of your dress and can be detached to give two different looks. They vary in length and design, from the very plain and simple tulle, to tulle adorned in pearls and diamonds. They can give a real bohemian look to your gown and are sure to be a show stopper on the day!
A cape can also transform your gown and again give you the option to have two different looks in one. You can get detailed lace and tulle capes, which can attach to the back of your dress, or your neck, as well as capes in the same fabric as your dress to give it that added wow factor and lace.
If you worry about having an additional accessory like a veil, cape or wings, statement trains are very on-trend and so many stunning dresses have incredible illusion trains. This way the detail is already attached to your dress and can then be bustled up for the night, to give that perfect photo opportunity for the day and party vibe at night.
Do I need to wear a veil?
Of course not! Veils are a totally personal choice and you may feel that your dress doesn’t need one. If you are not sure, just think your wedding will likely be the only time you will be able to wear a veil so do you want to miss out? You can always just wear it for the ceremony and take it off.