Weddingbee Blog

I told you guys earlier about the problems I had with the local bridal salon where I purchased my custom veil. I ended up calling the store and explaining everything that happened. They let me know that the woman who I had been working with no longer worked for the store. They were very nice and tried to convince me to keep my order, but I politely declined, asking for a refund. The way my order had been handled didn’t sit right with me. And anyway, I had been perusing Etsy for veils, and the style options seemed limitless! I decided I wanted something more fun and retro.

I found this great fifties bubble veil on Etsy for only $40!

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It’s ivory, so it matches my (original) dress, and it’s got that classic ’50s poof at the top. I think it will end up being just a tad longer than my hair, which I am still growing out. The veil has volume, but at the same time it looks super lightweight and unobtrusive. I love it!

But please don’t think I stopped there!

I decided, since I saved so much on the veil, compared to the $108 I was planning on paying for the custom store order, to look for a birdcage veil/fascinator for the reception. I know birdcage veils are a tad trendy, but they are just irresistibly cute! And the options are really limitless: big flower, little flower, no flower, feathers, full-face veil, half-face veil, bandeau veil, rhinestones, the list goes on and on. I know I’m an Etsy-holic, but birdcage veils are one of those things that no matter what your taste, you will find one you love on Etsy. I even found one for $6!

Bandeau birdcage!

Check out this $6 beauty!

One of my favorites was this unique birdcage made out of vintage lace and pearls. A little pricey, but worth it.

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Another of my faves that didn’t quite make the cut due to price was this versatile bandeau number with detachable flowers. It can be worn as a headband, a bandeau veil going across the face, or a snood veil.

As a bandeau

As a snood

Wanna know which one I finally picked? It’s from the Etsy store Twigs & Honey, and I think it’s lovely.

My pick

Apparently my poor decision-making skills paid off this time. I ended up getting two veils that I love for the price of what the original custom veil would’ve cost me!

Are you wearing a less traditional veil? What does it look like?