susanwild
09-17-2009, 10:36 PM
I was working on my 20th wedding, and I remember having such a hard time helping the bride find the right veil. In this particular situation it took what seemed forever. So, I had a flashback of the entire event and thought it would make a great post.
Sometimes it can be harder to pick a veil then choose a
wedding gown. So, I guess you need an expert,lol.
Pardon the pun, I couldn't help myself.
Anyways, now there are so many different styles of bridal
veils to choose from. BUT, before we look at the SIX different
veil styles, lets look at three things you must do before
choosing your bridal veil.
1) Choose your gown (this establishes the formality and style of
your wedding).
2) Pick a hairstyle for your wedding day. You'll want to go
over the image you want to convey with your hair stylist.
Take your time. If you're following the Four Month Wedding
Calendar Countdown that you can get for free by sending me an email,
then you'll have enough time to play around with hairstyle ideas.
3) Don't forget that the veil should not overpower your
dress. A veil is not just a veil. However, it is not the dress
either. You'll want to pick a veil that compliments your
dress.
Now that we've got those three things out of the way,
let's move on to look at the different styles of veils.
You can find veils as low as $15.00 if you make it yourself.
Veils can go up in price from there into the thousands of dollars
for veils with real jewels. Let's assume you're
on the cost-saving side of this picture. Here's a look at
the SIX styles of veils you'll want to try out.
a) COMB
A comb can be simple, but elegant. It is a good way to go
if you are a small sized bride and you want to show off your
dress more. It is also good for a bride with short hair. Be
sure to have your hair stylist practice using different
hairstyles to make sure you have the comb that's best for
you.
b) CROWN
A crown give brides a traditional appeal. They often
have pearl, jewel or flower patterns on the front of them. Most
people will wear a crown if they want a curl up do for their
hairstyle.
c) HALO
The halo can be worn by itself or with a veil. Just like
the crown, it can have a combination of pearl, jewel or flower
patterns. It is a circular bridal headpiece. Halos are good to
be worn if you have a short hair cut or want to wear your hair in
a curly up do.
d) HEADBAND
Headbands have a plastic band across the top of the
head from ear to ear. They vary in width and most are simpler in
style. Headbands are worn if you want to wear your hair straight
back. It gives a simple, yet sophisticated look. Headbands can
be worn with a veil attached directly to the back of the band.
It can also be worn with a veil on a comb.
e) TIARA
Tiaras make you queen for a day! They can go with just
about any dress and any hairstyle. They can be worn with short
hair, a fancy up do, or long and flowing curls. Metal rhinestone
tiaras are the most popular headpieces. They can be worn alone.
You can also find some with a Veil on a comb. I strongly
recommend you see your hairstylist with your tiara in hand before
trying to wear it on your wedding day.
I hope this gives you a head start on finding a veil.
Sometimes it can be harder to pick a veil then choose a
wedding gown. So, I guess you need an expert,lol.
Pardon the pun, I couldn't help myself.
Anyways, now there are so many different styles of bridal
veils to choose from. BUT, before we look at the SIX different
veil styles, lets look at three things you must do before
choosing your bridal veil.
1) Choose your gown (this establishes the formality and style of
your wedding).
2) Pick a hairstyle for your wedding day. You'll want to go
over the image you want to convey with your hair stylist.
Take your time. If you're following the Four Month Wedding
Calendar Countdown that you can get for free by sending me an email,
then you'll have enough time to play around with hairstyle ideas.
3) Don't forget that the veil should not overpower your
dress. A veil is not just a veil. However, it is not the dress
either. You'll want to pick a veil that compliments your
dress.
Now that we've got those three things out of the way,
let's move on to look at the different styles of veils.
You can find veils as low as $15.00 if you make it yourself.
Veils can go up in price from there into the thousands of dollars
for veils with real jewels. Let's assume you're
on the cost-saving side of this picture. Here's a look at
the SIX styles of veils you'll want to try out.
a) COMB
A comb can be simple, but elegant. It is a good way to go
if you are a small sized bride and you want to show off your
dress more. It is also good for a bride with short hair. Be
sure to have your hair stylist practice using different
hairstyles to make sure you have the comb that's best for
you.
b) CROWN
A crown give brides a traditional appeal. They often
have pearl, jewel or flower patterns on the front of them. Most
people will wear a crown if they want a curl up do for their
hairstyle.
c) HALO
The halo can be worn by itself or with a veil. Just like
the crown, it can have a combination of pearl, jewel or flower
patterns. It is a circular bridal headpiece. Halos are good to
be worn if you have a short hair cut or want to wear your hair in
a curly up do.
d) HEADBAND
Headbands have a plastic band across the top of the
head from ear to ear. They vary in width and most are simpler in
style. Headbands are worn if you want to wear your hair straight
back. It gives a simple, yet sophisticated look. Headbands can
be worn with a veil attached directly to the back of the band.
It can also be worn with a veil on a comb.
e) TIARA
Tiaras make you queen for a day! They can go with just
about any dress and any hairstyle. They can be worn with short
hair, a fancy up do, or long and flowing curls. Metal rhinestone
tiaras are the most popular headpieces. They can be worn alone.
You can also find some with a Veil on a comb. I strongly
recommend you see your hairstylist with your tiara in hand before
trying to wear it on your wedding day.
I hope this gives you a head start on finding a veil.