Attack Of The Killer Veils

Attack Of The Killer Veils

November 28th, 2007 @ 4:26 pm by Mrs. Chickadee
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I’ve heard time and time again that a woman doesn’t truly feel like a bride until she dons her veil for the first time. One of the employees of Michelle’s Bridal Shoppe even told me a story about a bride who chose her veil first and planned the rest of her wedding day attire around that. For many brides, the veil is an integral part of her wedding day.

So I’m beginning to think I may have a problem.

The thing is, I fully appreciate a beautiful veil. There’s something really breathtaking about a cathedral length veil skimming the floor as a bride makes her trek down the aisle. It’s just that I don’t really like veils on me.

Some lovely full length veils from Romona Keveza.

Gorgeous right?

Well… this is me in a long veil. I like to call it the bride-eating veil…. for obvious reasons.

So I blamed this unfortunate tulle explosion on the fact that I’m a pretty petite person, and decided a long veil was just not for me.

However, the sad fact is that a short veil does not automatically reduce the likelihood of poof-overdose.

Also from Romona Keveza. I secretly love all of these looks and wish I could pull them off!

These are some more examples of my previous run-ins with veils of the shorter variety. You can tell by my face in the first picture that I’m a little underwhelmed.

So for now, I’m still undecided and decided to take a little break from the veil hunt, before I’m consumed by my biggest fear…

which would be, of course, these veils:

(I feel like I should mention that Romona Keveza is actually my favorite wedding dress designer… I just strongly believe these veils should stay on the runway!)

Anyone else in my shoes when it comes to the great veil dilemma? Any tips or suggestions of how to overcome my veil phobia? What kind of veil did you choose?

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47 Responses to “Attack Of The Killer Veils”

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jen

hmm, i think you’re right. the long veils consume you because you’re petite. The medium (waist length) look great on you though! Good luck!

11/28/07 @ 4:30 pm (reply)

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jjrames

You should definately stick with a single-layer veil if you’re afraid of it overwhelming you. Just a thought…if you’re not happy with what you’re seeing in the stores you could make one of your own. The less wide the tulle, the less “poof” you’ll have. With a couple of $$ in fabric you could experiment until your happy with the results.

11/28/07 @ 4:30 pm (reply)

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Chrissie

I had some of the same issues, and I ended up skipping the veil altogether. Are you set on having one?

11/28/07 @ 4:31 pm (reply)

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Tberry

Try a single layer veil, maybe more mantilla like with all over lace or lace bordering the edges. this then lays in a sinlge layer at the top or back of your head. The single layer and the added heaviness of the lace gives a smoother less poofie feel. Plus if you attach it ath the base of your hair instead oft he top it floats more smoothly down your back.

11/28/07 @ 4:32 pm (reply)

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rebecca

have you tried a mantilla? that’s what i got bc i really didn’t like the poof. and they’re beautiful when they’re long.

11/28/07 @ 4:34 pm (reply)

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silverstar

I don’t think you should lose hope of the long veil if that’s what you like. It looks like the ones you tried on are too wide and the gathering of the fabric blocks the prettiness of the back of your dress.

11/28/07 @ 4:34 pm (reply)

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echo (message) 197 posts, Blushing bee

I actually really like the veil in the middle picture of the set of three you posted! It doesn’t engulf you the way the others seem to do, if that makes sense?

I haven’t actually tried on dresses or veils yet, but I’m a bit more drawn to veils that are under the hair at the nape of the neck.

I know that’s not a popular option, but I find it creates a nicer, less poufy, sillouette, while still maintaining that sweeping along the floor effect

11/28/07 @ 4:35 pm (reply)

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Sadie

How about no veil? There’s no rule that says you have to have one, and whatever–that line about “a bride doesn’t truly feel like a bride…” was probably invented by the veil industry. Try flowers, a bird cage…be creative! Don’t box yourself in by a traditional veil.

11/28/07 @ 4:40 pm (reply)

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tanya2s (message) 412 posts, Helper bee

I had a single-layer fingertip length veil that was fastened under my low updo. So it was basically at the middle to lower part of the back of my head. I didn’t want to be overwhelmed either, and this way I had a veil, but it didn’t consume my head.

If you’re wearing your hair in a low updo, I’d suggest doing that. Otherwise, have you considered a birdcage veil? Or one that only falls about mid-back? Or a drop veil that’s relatively short and all one layer?

11/28/07 @ 4:45 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Emerald (message) 1,062 posts, Bumble bee

I think you look lovely in a veil!! I too had an aversion to *poof*. How about a drop veil, which is basically just a large circular piece of tulle draped strategically on your head…

11/28/07 @ 4:46 pm (reply)

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Allison

I love long veils too, but they definitely don’t suit me!

What about an even shorter veil? Instead of fingertip, maybe an elbow veil? That would look gorgeous with your dress, and would probably be not so intimidating in comparison to your frame

11/28/07 @ 4:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Canary (message) 682 posts, Busy bee

Miss Chickadee: I think you looked great in the second fingertip veil you had on, but I’m in the same boat! I just hate the way veils look on me… I caved though and got two options: a single layer basic basic elbow length veil for the ceremony and a beautiful custom made birdcage veil (that I just love!!!) Your dress would look fantastic with a birdcage veil and there are so many cool options out there now!

11/28/07 @ 4:51 pm (reply)

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Bee

Mrs. Bluebell (message) 310 posts, Helper bee

I too am anti-poof so, like several earlier commenters, I highly recommend you try a single layer veil! There are so many options (drop, mantilla, etc) and NONE of them have poof! Hehe. I found they were far less common at places where I went shopping but hang in there and I’m sure you’ll find some veils that don’t want to eat you!

11/28/07 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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Urigio

I think no veils are nice too. Maybe with just some flowers?

But if you really want a veil, I would say go with the fingertip or elbow length

11/28/07 @ 4:54 pm (reply)

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katiethelady

I too was very wary of the veil. For the record, I think the middle picture of the bottom set of pictures (of you) looks lovely.

I decided on a 1 layer cathedral with lace edging. the lace helped weigh down the pouf factor.

11/28/07 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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Lauren

I don’t think the veils are as overwhelming on you as you think, but you should be happy with your veil choice. I agree with what the others have said…a single layer drop veil, mantilla or a bird cage veil might work for you! Good luck!

11/28/07 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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nashgirl

i echo mrs. emerald and suggest the drop veil…. but the single-layer under the up-do idea could work as well!

11/28/07 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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Alissa

I know its been suggested, but I really like birdcage veils-and it looks like one could work with your dress! I think they’re adorable and a little vintage.

11/28/07 @ 4:57 pm (reply)

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Angel (message) 1,263 posts, Bumble bee

I struggled with the idea of a veil, but in the end I ended up being a hair bride–a bride more focused on my hair than my veil, and just had the comb. It looked very me, and I didn’t have to stress about a veil any longer.

11/28/07 @ 4:58 pm (reply)

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Adrienne

I am petite as well and my one veil requirement that it not be in my face at all. I fell in love with a single layer cathedral length veil that stayed out of my face. I have short hair, so it was pretty high on my head, but it was gathered enough to fall nicely and not try to frame my face, which my hair was completely capable of doing. I found ones with detailed or heavy edging to be too much for me, so i stuck with a very plain edge. I thought about putting beads on it, but ended up just using it as is. Good luck deciding.

11/28/07 @ 5:00 pm (reply)

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