To Veil or Not to Veil

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Mrs. Pancakes, New York/Costa Rica Age and Occupation: 26, Law School Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Latin American Policy Analyst Engagement Date: March 12, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Casa Punto de Vista About Me: I’m a perfectionist with a big heart. I love a good laugh and firmly believe no one has ever regretted being prepared! My motto is “go big or go home.” I am incapable of doing anything in moderation, especially when it comes to shopping, TV, food and travel, and some would say wedding planning! The other half of this nearlywed team is a laid-back, adventure-loving, accident prone, sweetie from LA. He makes me laugh, is always down for an impromptu dance party, and totally indulges most of my hare-brained schemes. Now, in my final year of law school, we’ll be spending the spring abroad in Amsterdam and planning a DIY, whimsical, detail-filled destination wedding in Costa Rica!

To Veil or Not to Veil

December 12th, 2010 @ 5:30 pm by Mrs. Pancakes
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After trying on dresses and veils, I came to the realization that I am absolutely NOT a traditional-veil girl. At this point, I think I want to get a gorgeous silk flower for the ceremony and/or a fabulous birdcage veil. So I stumbled upon Bridal Style Boutique’s website and found these beautiful silk flower headpieces.

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I am kind of obsessed with the mix of silk, feathers, and crystals.

Here are some really pretty (and affordable) colored flower clips that would be great for a nontraditional bride or even the bridesmaids.

Mandizzle on Etsy

So I have to admit that I don’t quite understand all the different types of birdcage veils yet, but I do know that I LOOOOOOVE them and that I need (want?) to have one for my big day.

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However, I really want to wear my hair down, so I was wondering: can you wear a birdcage veil with your hair down? These girls seem to be pulling it off!

idoweddingveils on Etsy

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9 Responses to “To Veil or Not to Veil”

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mrsbowieii (message) 693 posts, Busy bee

I am not a traditional veil type of girl either.No offense to all the other veil lovers but it looks like a mosquito net that you want to put over my face… Umm no thanks. I really love those pictures of the silk flower headpieces they are so gorgeous and I just may have to go check that site out. Thanks!

12/12/10 @ 5:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Earrings (message) 2,481 posts, Buzzing bee

They are all gorgeous but the first ones are my fav! Great inspiration pics

12/12/10 @ 5:48 pm (reply)

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eileen marie (message) 1,662 posts, Bumble bee

I did.

12/12/10 @ 7:53 pm (reply)

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CuppinKeix (message) 231 posts, Helper bee

I plan on doing it! I won a birdcage veil from a contest from wedding bee, and I’ve done a hair trial with the veil and my hair done– I wish I had taken pictures, but maybe I’ll just have to do it again! But it definitely works

12/12/10 @ 9:27 pm (reply)

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stacycats (message) 381 posts, Helper bee

Not a veil kinda girl either, and I have opted for a small silk flower that matches the fabric of my off white and champagne colored dress.

12/12/10 @ 11:18 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Locket (message) 2,837 posts, Sugar bee

What great clips! I love me some hair flowers!

12/13/10 @ 10:30 am (reply)

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Mrs. Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

I love the first photos! I didn’t wear a veil, just a flower that I made from a silk flower, ostrich feather, french netting and a vintage clip-on earring in the center.

12/13/10 @ 11:13 am (reply)