- Blog
- Bios
- Boards
- Classifieds
- DIY
- Gallery
- Vendor Reviews
- Shop Weddingbee
Weddingbee Blog
I am planning on making my veil, and intend on starting ASAP. I have more than enough inspiration after looking at these beautiful veils. Ladies, you have wonderful taste!
Mrs. Green Tea’s veil is so delicate and lovely. *swoon*
I love this shot! I am definitely going for this type of opacity; I love long veils but do not want the veil to cover up the beautiful lace on the back of my dress, especially because it will be bustled so quickly after the ceremony!
Mrs. Coconut’s veil is absolutely stunning, and I love the beautiful flower in her hair!
I also love her dress and bouquet! (Focus, Miss Taffy! This post is about veils!)
The most recent veil candy around the hive belongs to Mrs. Cherry Pie. Just gorgeous!
Mrs. Daffodil’s veil is so simple and elegant.
Let’s throw some lace into the mix! Mrs. Bluebell’s veil (not to mention her entire look, and the photo location) has me wiping the drool away. Mrs. Bluebell, you look amazing!
The main struggle that I am facing while designing my veil is whether or not to include lace. I love mantilla veils, but if I do incorporate lace, it will be very subtle, as I don’t want to take away from the beautiful lace details on the train. It is my favorite part about my dress, and I am already starting to feel sad that the train will only show for the ceremony. (I just had my first fitting and am having a hard time finding a bustle that I love.)
I will most likely add lace to the hem of the veil, but not around the sides. I am also considering making the length end right before the lace ruffles begin on my train, but am not sure if that would be weird. Is there some kind of veil length etiquette? I will probably also make the veil one layer, to help create a very sheer look.
Did you have a hard time deciding on a veil? What about your veil made it the one you chose?
My veil was just fingertip length, but it was unique in that it just had four small pieces of lace placed in four separate spots along the bottom. Maybe this is the small amount of lace you are looking for? Here are two pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonandnicole/2872177457/in/set-72157607391528012/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonandnicole/2872177457/in/set-72157607391528012/
i had your exact dress! (for a moment i thought, hey who got a pic of me? hee hee )i would rec’d having your veil longer than your train. i actually wanted the same length as you described but last minute i made it a bit longer than my train and to this day i still wished i did it even longer. i think if it was longer it would have had a much more romantic feel to it. plus, you’re only a bride once so go extreme (well not that extreme). =)
i love our dress!
My veil was about the length you’re describing - waltz length. I loved it, enough veil to get some nice pictures but it was never dragging the ground or annoying. I’m sure what you come up with will be great!
Here’s my photobucket album of veil ideas, forgot to add it to the comment~
I hope all the inspiration I saved will inspire someone! : )
Long veils are SO bridal looking to me! I can’t wait to start my search for one!
I would go very very light on the lace details, if I were you. When you have a lot of delicate lace on the dress itself, you really don’t want to over do it. A friend of a friend wore an all-lace overlayed dress and a mantilla and it was just too too much (and her dress wasn’t even A line, it was a sheath!). I think you’re on the right track with a little lace, like Nicole’s flickr photos.
I’m a birdcage bride, because I have a flowery, tulle trumpet silhouette and the dress is kind of funky and girly at the same time. I also want to be able to wear my veil all the live long day (It’s the only day I get to do this after all!) so I’m going to wear mine flipped back ala Mrs. Avocado for the reception. I had no trouble decising, it just kinda hit me after browsing for a bit:-)
I’ve never seen Mrs. Bluebell’s veil/dress and it is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing some eye candy!
wow these are so gorgeous!!! let us know what you end up doing! (and a tutorial would be awesome! lol) 
Mrs. Coconut’s veil was also my inspiration Can’t wait to see yours, Taffy! I know it will be gorgeous!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mrs. Bluebell’s dres and veil!! I’d say do a chapel length veil with lace trim!
Thanks for the veil-spiration, Taffy! I still haven’t decided if I want a veil or not (having never tried them on), so I’m still on the fence. I’ve got a fitting on Saturday, so I may try some then. I think a sheer veil would be pretty with your dress, especially because the back is so gorgeous!
YAY YOU for making your own veil!! There’s something so romantic and sentimental about making your own!! I’ve been playing around with ideas as well, and will probably go with a making a mantila myself.
So please share with us how you will make yours!!
P.S. LOOOOOVE your train!! It’d be a shame to hide too much of it!!
All of those veils are beautiful I’m sure whatever you make will be wonderful, as you are so talented!
I love veils. They make such beautiful pictures when they blow in the wind. Unfortunately I have a hard time telling the difference between all the different types. I was also thinking of possibly getting a long veil for the ceremony and a shorter one for the reception for dancing.
Are you going to keep your long veil on during the reception? if so how do you plan on keeping it out of the way while dancing?
I LOVE the very light, delicate, laceless veils. It will compliment your dress so well!
| Visit our sister sites | eHarmony Online Dating |
eHarmony Advice Dating Advice |
Project Wedding Wedding Songs |
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar |
Mrs. Taffy, Ann Arbor Age and Occupation: 28, Color and Materials Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Automotive Designer Engagement Date: May 9, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2009 Blogging Since: September 14, 2008 Venue: University of Michigan Union About Me: I’m a girl who is crazy about Mr. Taffy, sewing, dancing, almost all types of sweets, and our cute pet canaries. I dislike touching fuzzy fabric of any kind, eating somewhat squishy food, and Michigan winters. Mr. Taffy and I are having a blast planning our Ann Arbor wedding, and cannot wait to share our day with friends and family.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Latest Gallery Pics