The Status of Miss Dolphin’s Custom Veil

The Status of Miss Dolphin’s Custom Veil

April 13th, 2010 @ 3:52 pm by Mrs. Dolphin
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I’m incredibly busy today (that’s what happens when you’re in grad school… your recreational life stops!), but I just wanted to give you all an update on my veil situation. On Tuesday I went and met with Jacquelyn of Jacquelyn Brooks Design. I was there to see my veil she has been making, and to drop of the Alencon lace I had tea dyed.

She has a cute little studio right on University Ave (above Ben and Jerry’s) in Gainesville.

I tried my veil on and we did a few alterations to the shape and Jacquelyn pinned the lace I brought to the bottom of the veil.

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We pinned a piece of lace to cover the comb at the top, but then decided against it. Later, I realized it really doesn’t go with my dress or the theme of our wedding to have the lace over the comb (it gives the veil a very Spanish look).

I’m overall pretty pleased with how my veil is shaping up. It is in my budget and it is very close in looks to the $630 Lori London Veil I liked so much. I can’t wait to see how it looks with my dress (which comes in this September!).

Here’s the breakdown on cost:

Jacquelyn Brooks Design prices vary
Ivory Illusion Tulle from Jo-Ann’s Fabric $6
Alencon lace off eBay $14
Tea dye Materials (Lipton Tea) $3

Total $23 + JB labor cost

Are you having anything custom made for you, like a bolero, veil, etc. to wear on your wedding day? Please tell!

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22 Responses to “The Status of Miss Dolphin’s Custom Veil”

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Miss Dolphin (message) 503 posts, Busy bee

Ops! My dress doesn’t come in this September… it is already here! LoL. I think I must have had a brain fart!

4/13/10 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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shaydenise (message) 1,151 posts, Bumble bee

oooh very nice! I’m in Gainesville and thinking about having a veil custom made! I’ll definitely have to check this place out when I get a break on campus lol - never noticed it was there!

4/13/10 @ 4:07 pm (reply)

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MJogan (message) 124 posts, Blushing bee

Your veil is looking awesome! What a HUGE price difference! Kudos, too, on the tea staining. . . you’re far braver than I.

It’s tradition in my FI’s family for his Aunt to make everyones veil. Although mine is just a simple cut-edge cathedral length veil (with no embellishments or edging at all, as per MY request), it feels so special to have something *custom* and *hand made* by someone close!

4/13/10 @ 4:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Stargazer (message) 170 posts, Blushing bee

I am hoping to have my Mom’s veil re-worked into something nice. Right now it is super 70s with some sort of headpiece thingy. Not my style. I hope that I can find a good shop to do it in Texas!!*fingers crossed*

4/13/10 @ 4:20 pm (reply)

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Carbon Girl (message) 691 posts, Busy bee

Lovely veil. How much is the custom one going to cost? Isn’t Ben and Jerry’s closed now?

4/13/10 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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Carbon Girl (message) 691 posts, Busy bee

Lovely veil. How much is the custom one going to cost for labor? Isn’t Ben and Jerry’s closed now?

4/13/10 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,295 posts, Bee Keeper

oooh, that looks fantastic!

4/13/10 @ 4:30 pm (reply)

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Miss Taco (message) 950 posts, Busy bee

Nothing custom on my end, but now I wish I came up with something in that vein

4/13/10 @ 4:49 pm (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,625 posts, Sugar bee

Your veil looks great now put it on with your dress and post pix!!

4/13/10 @ 4:50 pm (reply)

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ColaJae (message) 16 posts, Newbee

Awesome! I did go back and look at the pricey veil….the lace doesn’t go all the way up….are you doing that?

4/13/10 @ 5:19 pm (reply)

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mercurioanna (message) 3 posts, Wannabee

Love It!!!! I’m having my mom’s veil reconstructed to match my wedding dress. My mom’s dress was white but i’m doing ivory. i never thought to use tea. How well did it work for you?

4/13/10 @ 5:44 pm (reply)

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Miss Nachos (message) 1,734 posts, Bumble bee

Seriously, it almost looks identical to the $630 one! Nice work lady!

4/13/10 @ 6:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

It’s gorgeous! The lace looks awesome!

4/13/10 @ 6:18 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow! What a great price! Custom seems to be the way to go.

4/13/10 @ 6:27 pm (reply)

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Miss Lioness (message) 817 posts, Busy bee

It’s lovely! And it seems like you saved a ton. Atta girl!

4/13/10 @ 7:28 pm (reply)

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Miss Lobster (message) 668 posts, Busy bee

Looks gorgeous! I don’t have anything custom made for my wedding (yet) but I’d love to.

4/13/10 @ 8:39 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,046 posts, Honey bee

Very pretty!!

4/13/10 @ 9:52 pm (reply)

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TiffanyR

Would you mind sharing how many yards of lace you needed for that veil? I am making my own veil and found some of the lace on Ebay like you suggested but am not sure how much to buy.

4/14/10 @ 12:03 am (reply)

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tweds (message) 448 posts, Helper bee

I also had my veil done custom over the good ‘old Net at Obridal.com - she was awesome to work with and I was very pleased, although I now know more about veils that I ever thought I”d want to!!