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MOB Karen
07-30-2006, 11:09 AM
Elbow Length: Generally used for shorter gowns without a train and will show off any detailing at the waist of the gown. Used for formal and semi-formal weddings.

An elbow length veil best compliments a dress with a full skirt. The veil should end below a low back but above the start of the skirt.

Fingertip Length: Can be worn with any gown longer than tea length. It falls right at the fingertips of the bride if her hands are at her side and is used for formal and semi-formal weddings.

Chapel Veil: This veil is three yards long, looks best with a long-sleeved, full-length gown.

Cathedral Length: They are used for formal weddings and generally the veil will extend onto the floor at least six inches past the train. Cathedral length veil looks best when worn with a cathedral or semi-cathedral length gown.

SoontobeMrsClark07
07-30-2006, 12:41 PM
I'm having many veils put together to make it have lots of layers... my longest layer will be cathedral length!

WhiskeyGirl
07-30-2006, 12:50 PM
I had my veil custom made. (elbow length) It was made to show off the embroidary on the gown and I didn't want anything too long or too heavy.

AngelinLove
07-30-2006, 01:54 PM
No veil for me!!!

LaceyinPgh
07-30-2006, 03:30 PM
Mine was cathedral length.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/LDHorvat/pic0172.jpg

nikkiana
07-30-2006, 10:21 PM
No veil for me. I tried some on and I look ridiculous in them!

ladymelissa
07-30-2006, 10:37 PM
My veil was cathedral length. My dress was a sweep train and I loved the way they looked together. I took the veil off for the reception.

asm198
07-31-2006, 09:15 AM
The one I have currently is elbow length. I haven't tried it on with a dress yet, so I might get a different one.

JennF
07-31-2006, 09:50 AM
My FMIL really wants me to have a veil, but I'm having a shawl since I would like to keep my arms covered and I think the two together might be a bit much. The bridal consultant at the dress shop suggested that an ivory veil (that matches the dress) would be opaque enough to cover my arms. Since I'd read somewhere that a fingertip veil is the most flattering to plus size brides anyway, I agreed to consider it. I guess I'll decide this Friday when I go in to pick up my dress.

KristyGirl
07-31-2006, 11:59 AM
I had a cathedral veil. Definitely made me feel very bride-y :)

Valmai
08-01-2006, 05:01 AM
I quite like veils and wouldnt have minded a shortish one but i do not like red ones and dislike the white/ivory with a red dress so nope im not having one!

sherrybaby
08-01-2006, 10:25 AM
I had a elbow length veil but wanted a cathedral length (couldn't afford it)
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/ourfamilygrowing/4e4907c3.jpg