A Blusher Kind of Girl

A Blusher Kind of Girl

April 13th, 2009 @ 4:58 pm by Mrs. Glitter

The first time I tried on my wedding dress in the shop, I felt like an ordinary girl standing in a fancy white dress. Then the saleslady plopped a veil on my head. Once the veil was in place, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I remember thinking, ‘I’m a bride.’ It was exciting and surreal. I don’t know what it was about that veil, but for me, it seemed to have unlocked all of my inner-brideness. After purchasing my dress, I envisioned I would wear a very simple veil. What I didn’t realize until I went veil shopping this past weekend was that I *might* want a blusher, too. Gasp! When did I become so traditional? I even surprise myself sometimes.

Before I went shopping, I had reservations about what type of veil would suit my personality and my dress. My opinion of a blusher was that it would be too fussy. Would it be strange to have something obscuring my vision? Would Mr. G be able to see my face as I walked down the aisle? I also worried that with a chapel length, or any long veil, the details of the back of my dress would get lost. They were all valid concerns. However, they were all promptly debunked when I tried on a few different veils. My favorite was a simple chapel length veil with a blusher. My face and the back of my dress were visible; I could see just fine. Also, I couldn’t stop thinking about how Mr. G would lift it up after our officiant said, “You may kiss the bride.” The romantic in me goes into overdrive when I think about that moment…

I understand it’s a matter of personal style and preference. Not everyone wants to wear a veil, let alone a veil with a blusher. And in this day and age, brides don’t have to rock the veil if they don’t want to! We have the good fortune of having so many options. But I would recommend at least trying a few on when you go dress shopping. As with my experience, you never know how it will make you feel.

Do you plan to wear a veil? Will your veil have a blusher?

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31 Responses to “A Blusher Kind of Girl”

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Miss Stiletto (message) 765 posts, Busy bee

I was totally ALL ABOUT the blusher when I first started looking. I even tried on a super cute, super short 1-tier viel that could flip over my face and act as a blusher, and flip back when needed.

Then, all of a sudden, I freaked myself out and thought that a blusher would be really hot and that I’d be nervous and end up sweating like a pig underneath the layer of tulle. Umm, it’s tulle. Not plastic. I certainly would have been fine But because of that silly reason I nixed the blusher and went for a simple veil.

I love the look and traditional feel of blushers, though! Not enough people seem to wear ‘em!

4/13/09 @ 1:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Taffy (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

I love the look of blushers too! I won’t be wearing one though. Can’t wait to see yours!

4/13/09 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

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Cole B (message) 450 posts, Helper bee

I agree with you I love the romance of flipping the blusher back when the minister says “you may now kiss the bride”

4/13/09 @ 5:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,349 posts, Bumble bee

I’m still trying to figure out what I am doing for a veil. Better make some calls soon! But I do think it is romantic to lift the veil over the head for that first kiss!

4/13/09 @ 5:06 pm (reply)

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JennyBryde (message) 1,148 posts, Bumble bee

I love the look of a good birdcage veil, but I don’t think it will go with my ball gown dress.

4/13/09 @ 5:16 pm (reply)

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Carrot Cake (message) 123 posts, Blushing bee

I was in the EXACT same situation! I wanted a veil (espicially a blusher) but I didn’t want some huge overpowering veil. So, I got a very vintage-looking short shoulder length veil. I LOVE IT!!!
It is a circle veil that goes just below my shoulders- It fits all the requirements but still allows my dress to shine!

4/13/09 @ 5:18 pm (reply)

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hirsche (message) 227 posts, Helper bee

I’m with you on this one… with the veil on my head, I had a completely different feeling. I am going do a blusher as well– I just have to find the right veil now!

4/13/09 @ 5:19 pm (reply)

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dcreig02 (message) 10 posts, Newbee

I love the look of a veil and blusher. It is so classic and beautiful. I plan to wear a drop veil and blusher with my hair pulled back and a pretty white flower to the right of my head.

I am going to make it myself…

4/13/09 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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mary-alice-me (message) 1,870 posts, Buzzing bee

I checked with my Mr to see if he expected me to wear a veil, because like you mentioned that can be a pretty powerful moment to take it back. But no, I’m not going the veil route.

4/13/09 @ 5:34 pm (reply)

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ES123 (message) 1,024 posts, Bumble bee

I probably tried on more veils than I did dresses. I had no idea what I wanted so I had to look at everything!
I tried a blusher, and maybe it was just the wrong one, but having something in front of my face did bother me a little bit. But I think it’s a really beautiful and romantic look.

4/13/09 @ 5:36 pm (reply)

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chelseamorning (message) 1,482 posts, Bumble bee

I had a blusher-style veil. I loved it! There was something so bridal about it. My dad flipped my blusher back right after we finished the walk down the aisle, so I experienced the ceremony with vision unobscured. That said, my veil was very sheer and I did not find it really obscured my vision at all to begin with.

4/13/09 @ 5:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Quiche (message) 2,186 posts, Buzzing bee

I didn’t think I wanted a veil at first, either! But once it was plopped on my head, I was sold No blusher, though. I like them, just didn’t want to deal with it in the wind!

4/13/09 @ 5:57 pm (reply)

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kitty25kat25 (message) 318 posts, Helper bee

I did the same as chelseamorning - I had a blusher and a short veil (but they weren’t attached) and then my dad pulled the blusher up when he “gave me away” - I also didn’t think the blusher obscured my vision or anything. I am not very traditional at all, but for some reason loved the blusher!

http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/list/kitty25kat25?photo_to_show=745940&thumbs_page=12

4/13/09 @ 6:08 pm (reply)

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miss star (message) 1,291 posts, Bumble bee

I’m not about wearing a blusher, but I know EXACTLY what feeling you’re talking about when you put the veil on. In the gorgeous dress, I felt like me in an amazing dress. With the veil on, it hit me that I was getting married.

I don’t know what it is. It seems silly to me, but I have been shocking myself all throughout this process.

4/13/09 @ 6:13 pm (reply)

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Miss Gloss (message) 1,057 posts, Bumble bee

I may have walked around our apt. yesterday with a piece of tulle hanging in front of my face, just to see what it feels like. I love the blusher but don’t think I’ll have one because I’m really nervous about wind!

4/13/09 @ 6:30 pm (reply)

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MaPo (message) 312 posts, Helper bee

I had a thin one that attached at the nape of my neck under my updo. I loved having a salute to the traditional veil. I think Miss Gloss is definitely on to something with the tulle trial!

4/13/09 @ 7:26 pm (reply)

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go2bee (message) 185 posts, Blushing bee

I saw this post up earlier in the day but then it was taken down =( I was planning on posting on it because I TOTALLY felt the same way you did Miss Glitter….did NOT feel it until the veil went on. There’s something about that thing!!

My wedding’s outdoors so I’m ditching the blusher. Don’t want that thing blowing in my face…plus I got bangs.

I’m actually going to have 2 veils! One that’s shoulder lengthed with rhinestone pink flowers along the bottom and a long regular catheral length one (this one’s only on me during the ceremony). I want the long veil on when I’m walking down the asile…and it should look nice if there’s a bit a of a breeze…it will go along with the white tent we will be standing under!

4/13/09 @ 7:50 pm (reply)

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tangt16 (message) 98 posts, Worker bee

I just got really excited about wearing a veil possibly even a blusher after reading this. Its so romantic, I love it!

4/13/09 @ 7:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Labrador (message) 1,325 posts, Bumble bee

I was having a flashback reading your post! The first time I went to try on dresses, it was all business. I was just seeing what styles I like and checking out the sizes so I’d be prepared for the ROTBs. But as soon as someone suggested a veil (which I thought I was so against), it got REAL. They put it on me and I immediately started BAWLING like a baby. I’m not a crier! I was so embarrassed but all the other girls in the shop were like “awww”.

Mr. Lab insists on me having a veil, so I’m thinking about wearing mine just for the ceremony, since I’m still not 100% on it (and it may take away from the back of my dress). I know I need to do some serious veil shopping before making my final decision.

4/13/09 @ 7:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Glitter (message) 880 posts, Busy bee

@Miss Quiche: @Miss Gloss: @go2bee: I get what you all are saying about the wind. That is tricky, and in that case, a blusher could be a big distraction! Luckily, we are getting married indoors - so no wind factor.

4/13/09 @ 7:57 pm (reply)

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mdarrah (message) 1,006 posts, Bumble bee

I was at a friends wedding when her Dad gave her one last hug, and then put the blusher down before walking her down the aisle. I thought, I want that moment! Soo BRIDAL! But then, we had our ceremony at the beach and with my luck idea have tulle up my nose by the time i got down the aisle. So the blusher was not for me! But my photog did flip my simple single layer veil back over my face for a few photos and it was perfect. All the feeling of bridal - non of the veil up the nose that otherwise would have turned the wedding into a comedy I am sure.

4/13/09 @ 7:57 pm (reply)

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BlushingBride530 (message) 269 posts, Helper bee

I’ll be wearing a blusher, and like ChelseaMorning, my dad will be flipping it back before giving me away to my groom. I was afraid it would cover my face, but it’s so sheer that it doesn’t at all. I love the symbolism behind the blusher. I think it adds an air of mystery and romance

4/13/09 @ 8:36 pm (reply)

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MightySapphire (message) 2,608 posts, Sugar bee

I had the same experience! I wasn’t impressed with myself in the dress, but add the veil and BAM! I’m bridal! It brought tears! The veil makes the dress! And I’m doing a blusher too! I want my dad to really give me away.

4/13/09 @ 8:50 pm (reply)

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HistoryBride (message) 411 posts, Helper bee

In my original wedding idea, I definitely wasn’t planning on having a blusher. But one of the first things my FI said to me was “But … don’t I get to lift your veil when I kiss you?” with a sad puppy face. I couldn’t refuse, and I definitely love the way my veil and blusher look. I’ve got a lot of detail on my dress, so I have a very fine veil with a thin pencil edge. It’s also cut on a circle instead of gathered, so it lays flatter. Love!

4/13/09 @ 9:11 pm (reply)

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MelissaB (message) 414 posts, Helper bee

Miss Glitter and MightySapphire, I had the same experience too! The blusher made it all “real” somehow, and I knew I wanted something to pull over my face.

4/13/09 @ 9:54 pm (reply)

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diorable (message) 252 posts, Helper bee

I felt the same exact way trying on dresses. It wasn’t until I was given a veil that it all felt..real.

And ditto with wanting a blusher! I guess it’s just one of those wedding signifiers that is so persistent, it just equals getting married.

4/13/09 @ 10:02 pm (reply)

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mvp_bride

I did the same thing when I tried on dresses! I was pretty sure I had on “the dress”, but it wasn’t until she put a veil on me that I got all emotional and had the “holy cow, I’m gonna be the bride” moment. If we were having a church wedding I think I’d do a blusher, but for the garden I’m sticking with a simple one layer finger tip length.

4/13/09 @ 10:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Piglet (message) 629 posts, Busy bee

I’m missing the bride gene! I had no idea that it was called a blusher until I read your post. :p The gal who I purchased the dress from threw in the veil as well, so I’m stickin’ with it and trying not to be tempted by the beautiful veils of other brides.

4/14/09 @ 7:48 am (reply)

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googleLiz (message) 21 posts, Newbee

I’m not sure what to do. I really want to wear my 2 layer veil as one flipped forward as a blusher, but I’ve got 2 problems.

1- It’s a backyard, outdoor wedding
2- Just before the ‘you may now kiss the bride’, we’re having a candle ceremony, where we light candles and pass the flame on- a la christmas eve service. Veil in front may be a fire hazard.

Maybe I’ll try it during the rehearsal and just see how heavy the wind is, day of.

4/14/09 @ 11:51 am (reply)

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Miss Perfume (message) 1,640 posts, Bumble bee

Oooooh a long veil with blusher will look amaaaaazing on you, G!!! Now I wonder if I should do a blusher. I won’t, because I’m too old.

4/14/09 @ 12:37 pm (reply)

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Julie

I went with a blusher for my veil, it was a short vintage look to match the look of my short dress. I loved it! Except when a fly got stuck in there just before the walk down the aisle!

4/14/09 @ 2:21 pm (reply)