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Okay, I wont be wearing a crown or a tiara. That’s just not my thing, and my dress doesn’t really warrant that kind of accessory. I am talking about a veil! I know, I know, “What about the hair flower, didn’t we cover this?!” I’m definitely still wearing the flower for the reception, but I might wear a veil during the ceremony. I had been considering a veil on and off but thought with the extra cost I’d probably just forgo it. But then I started noticing Momma Sunbeam casually asking here and there, not if I would get a veil, but when. She even gave me a little extra something just in case cost was holding me back. I know, what a great mom! So I thought, it can’t hurt to look, and made a stop to Priscilla of Boston in SF to try on some veils the day I picked my dress up from the seamstress.
I was so surprised how much I started loving them!
Initially I thought with my lacy, layer-y dress, a veil might just be too much. Especially one with lace edging. Then I tried them on and now I might just love the lace veils! Let me share my trip with you in pictures.
The fingertip lengths seemed to suit my dress the best because the veil ended shortly before the layers in the back started. Veil #1 has lace and a little bling that sits just above the end of the toile.
The second veil under consideration has a pencil edge. It’s very plain, so it doesn’t compete with the dress at all but still gives me that bridal look!
And our final contender. This veil has a wide strip of lace along the bottom, as well as a few lacy bits here and there.
It’s the morning after and I’ve officially recovered from the sticker shock of these babies. Some were just as expensive as my dress! Ahhk! Now I’m stuck on deciding if I should get a veil, and if so, which one to get! At this point I am just over two months out, so the clock is a-tickin’. It’s go time.
I know there are a lot bees with lace dresses in the hive - did you get a veil to go with your dress? Or did you find that it was too much with all the lacy goodness of your dress? Should I go for it? Or, is there too much going on?
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I’m in a similar situation - my dress has a lot going on, wasn’t sure I wanted a veil, but my mom definitely wants me to have one.
Personally, I like the pencil veil because I don’t think it “competes” with the lace of your dress.
I really like the style of the first veil, but I got sticker shock trying on veils at my bridal salon, too. That’s when I decided to make mine! Or maybe have someone on Etsy make it?
i love the first one! i think the lace edging matches your dress sooo well without being too much
I really like the first one the best. The sticker shock is tough, but making a veil is pretty easy. Especially if you want something simple. If you mess up and hate it, you’re only out $20 in supplies so if you have to you can still buy one but it might be worth trying first.
I had a lace dress and stuck to a simple 1 tier veil with small swarovski crystals, but that is only because the lace veil I had to have was sold when I came back for it!! The lace veils really are pricey, maybe shop around for less expensive lace veils? If your going with something like #2 I would definitely shop around for a cheaper veil. Ugh I am not help, I like #1 out of all your choices.
I’m not wearing a veil, but it’s more for personal (feminist) reasons.
It is a difficult choice, though, with a lace dress. Ultimately, I think that if you like a veil, you should wear it. I think having confidence in the clothing (and hair accessories) you wear is more beautiful than anything!
I love #1, but I vote for #2, simply because I don’t think you need any more lace, and I think a lace veil might be too much. I second what Miss Star said - definitely check out Etsy!
i LOVE the look of a veil…there’s just something so romantic and bridal about it. As for which of these I think looks best, I’d have to go with the pencil edge veil. it’s soft and beautiful and doesn’t compete with the dress at all but just adds to it. I think that with a lace dress with as much detail as you have (it’s BEAUTIFUL by the way!) the lace edging on the veils does compete a little bit. Also - as for the sticker shock…I’m with you on that one! I bought my veil at http://www.occanseydesigns.com/ and I HIGHLY recommend them! Kathy is so helpful, so detailed, and so flexible. She’ll totally custom create your veil. If you do decide to go with one of these you can just send her the pics and she’ll create a veil just like it for probably a 1/4 of the price! You can pick the lace, the edging, the cut, the fullness, etc., etc. I actually got a cathedral length veil with lace edging just across the bottom and slightly up the sides….it turned out so beautiful!
good luck deciding! 
I wore a mantilla with my lace dress. I’m with you on the sticker shock! A veil from my dress designer would have cost 3 times what the one that I ended up with did, which wasn’t cheap either. That being said, I love your first option! :o)
I think the first veil complements the bottom of your dress the best! gorgeous dress by the way!
I think you should go with the first one! It has the look and feel of your dress but it isn’t too much. I think the pencil veil is too plain to go with your dress. And the third one is just way too much lace!
i think the first one is perfect for your dress, but i would definitely check other bridal shops or etsy for a less expensive option!
The first one is gorgeous! Not too much, not too little. I love veils though, so I’m def. biased towards wearing one
I just have to say… I. Love. Your. Dress. *drooooool*. I think I’d go with the second one. As much as I love lace, your dress is rocking plenty of it already!
oh, i love the first one on you too. to me, #2 is a little to plain for your dress. i have a lace dress as well though, and can’t decide either…
I personally like the second choice, but that’s just because I’m not a huge fan of lace-on-lace. When you have an all lace dress, I think a lace veil can overwhelm things sometimes. But that’s just my silly opinion In the end, it should be whatever creates that look you love!
I like #1 and #2. #2 would be my personal choice, but I’m all about things that are understated and simple. If you go with lace, #1 compliments your dress beautifully. I also agree on the etsy / DIY options if you want to save some $$
I love the first one! It has just the right amount of lace to complement your dress without competing with it. And that profile shot of you in front of the mirror is just too darn pretty!
I think choosing a veil is much like choosing a dress - you just know. I tried on quite a few veils before I found mine - one that set off my dress just right and reduced me to a fit of silly bridal giggles. On one hand, my dress was under budget, so I was able to choose a higher-priced veil. But on the other hand, you’ve already invested in your dress, so you want to put the same time and thought into the rest of your trimmings
I think if your going to do a veil, you should do the plain one so it doesn’t compete with your dress.
For anyone looking for an inexpensive veil, Mrs Meatball linked to a great website that has wholesale pretty much anything for weddings. http://www.thebridalwarehouse.net
I’m having the same issue! Although my dress isn’t lace I’m just not sure if I want to do the whole veil thing. They are so pretty and the first one looks great with your dress. I’m just no sure how veil-y I am!
i like the first one the best. I ended up making myself a completely plain chapel length just a month out from the wedding and it was the best choice.
I like the pencil edge. It looks clean and bridal and nice without being uber traditional or looking like a WHOLE lotta lace.
I’m planning on having either a lace or a cotton eyelet dress, and I LOVE the look of veils, and will definitely be getting one, blusher and all. =)
As for which veil you should choose…I kind of like the first one. Since they’re all fingertip-length, and the lace doesn’t compete with your dress, I don’t think there’s much point in getting a plain veil. (Then again, if it’s the cheaper one, it’s the one I’d probably go with, because I’m a corner-cutter like that.)
I love the first! looks just right to me and is beautiful from the side too. I know those lace ones are expensive though.
With your dress is really like the pencil edge veill
My dress is also lacy and I went w/ a simpler veil, but you’ll have to wait to see 
Your dress is sooooo beautiful! *drool*
I love the first veil. I had a lace dress, and did lace trim on the bottom. That first veil is stunning with your dress!
I have a lace dress and still haven’t decided on whether to wear a veil or not. Mr. Lab is super traditional and what’s me to wear one, but I’m just not feeling it quite yet. If I do choose to wear one, it’ll have lace on it as well!
I have a lace dress, and I am still hemming and hawing over if I want a veil. I’m leaning towards just a hair flower, since I’m petite, and I am worried that a veil will be a bit overwhelming. I do love the look of the first one you had on!
if you want a veil, look on ebay. there are a lot out there for around $30, even for a cathedral length one.
i bought a $6 Isaac Mizrahi one off Target.com (no longer available) and it was fabulous, turning out amazing in the photos. the other fingertip length one was great too.
it’s great that you tried on certain styles you liked. now try looking around for some that look just as good, but with a more decent price — it is, after all, just tulle and lace!!
Love the dress, love the lace, love the idea of a veil but have to say (and it looks like I’m in the minority!) that I like both of the veils with the lace and lean towards the third one! I don’t think the lace ‘competes’ but I think it complements! As far as the cost I would definitely look into alternative sources for veils like consignment shops and sample sales. One of the bridal shops I went to has their own second shop for samples and all the veils there were $40! It’s worth looking elsewhere - the cost of veils is shocking!
Good luck!
That first one is my fave — just enough, but not too much, to really work well with your gorgeous gown!
Do what I did, I looked for someone to make my veil. Bridal shops charge hundreds of dollars, but I got my lace edge veil made for $40! I went to Diana Adams at http://www.marylandseamstress.com/page11.html thats her veil page. I was in DC so I just drove 1 1/2 hrs to pick it up, but she does mail order, can create a ebay auction for your veil, and offers money back no questions asked….My veil was alot like that first veil you see on her page and I got huge compliments on it! I smiled away knowing I paid soo little!
Hope this helps & Good Luck!
FYI - I used veilshop.com - they were fantastic!! They even worked with me to make a custom veil at about 1/5 of the price of the ones I saw in bridal shops! You should definitely check them out!
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Mrs. Sunbeam, San Francisco/Grove City, PA
Age and Occupation: 26, Grad Student & Office Manager
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Motion Designer
Engagement Date: May 10, 2008
Wedding Date: September 2009
Venue: Harbison Chapel & The Maple Lane Farm
About Me: Mr. Sunbeam and I are high school sweethearts. We both come from a small town in PA but are growing to love the California lifestyle. He loves wine and I love cheese... the perfect combination! When I'm not drooling over wedding blogs, I'm attending grad school, out being a foodie, or attempting to "walk" our cat at the park. Two things guaranteed to excite me are wedding cakes and breaking out my suitcase to travel. Mr. Sunbeam and I are personalizing our hometown wedding to celebrate our high school sweetheart status and PA roots with a few CA touches. After ten years of dating we couldn't be more excited to call each other husband and wife!
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