The Bridal Cherry on Top

The Bridal Cherry on Top

March 28th, 2011 @ 5:26 pm by Mrs. Cotton Candy
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Oh, veils. What is it about a yard or two of tulle attached to a comb that can make you feel so bridal?

Image via Stylemepretty.com / Photo by Corinna Raznikov

I have a love hate relationship with veils. In theory I love them in all their frothy, dramatic, here-comes-the-bride wonderfulness, but in practice I’m not a fan. They get in your face (duh, that’s the point right?) they can get in your way, and for our tiny little wedding, a veil might be a little too much. Sigh…I love them even if they are too much for our wedding, so I’ve decided to indulge in my love in moderation and sport a birdcage veil on our day.

After some shopping I’ve decided that a delicate tulle birdcage veil was exactly what my day-of ensemble needs. Something like this:

Photo via weddingchicks.com /Veil by Tessa Kim

Or this:

Veil via Twigs and Honey

Or even this:

Veil via Twigs and Honey

And if I was bold enough, this:

Veil by Tessa Kim

As of right now I think I’m leaning towards the first one. It’s just enough veil to feel bridal but not so much that it overwhelms. I’m also a big fan of the puffiness of the second veil, and the last one is so dramatic and lovely that it makes me rethink my whole bridal look.

Anyone else feeling the love for the tulle birdcage veil? What are you ladies topping your wedding day look off with?

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22 Responses to “The Bridal Cherry on Top”

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emilygrace07 (message) 833 posts, Busy bee

OOOH I love the first one for sure!

3/28/11 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Candy Apple (message) 1,465 posts, Bumble bee

Ooh I LOVE the last one. You would totally rock it, Cotton C.

3/28/11 @ 5:45 pm (reply)

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Running Elley (message) 4,778 posts, Honey bee

I really love the last one, it’s stunning!

3/28/11 @ 5:47 pm (reply)

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Kcoleybear (message) 683 posts, Busy bee

I am totally feeling the love for the last one. I love it’s boldness.

3/28/11 @ 5:51 pm (reply)

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katiedee (message) 614 posts, Busy bee

I’m hoping to go with something like the first one, or the last one with a liiittttlllle smaller flower =)
I can’t tell you how much “tulle cage veil” is in my search history!!!

3/28/11 @ 6:02 pm (reply)

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raevnn (message) 164 posts, Blushing bee

My most favorite purchase of all time for the wedding (even almost trumps the dress): http://www.etsy.com/transaction/36556107

looove the birdcage!

3/28/11 @ 6:29 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

I LOVE birdcage veils, but I didnt have the face to pull one off. The first two are my favourites- so delicate and beautiful!

3/28/11 @ 6:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I’m really kind of madly in love with that first veil. In fact, it’s enough to make me reconsider my own veil opinion. Must… not… buy…

3/28/11 @ 6:39 pm (reply)

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piglover (message) 196 posts, Blushing bee

The first pic that you used is an old friend of mine! I was like wait! Thats Jessica! Very cool

3/28/11 @ 7:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Oh my. That last veil is incredible!

3/28/11 @ 7:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message) 1,698 posts, Bumble bee

A tulle birdcage never occurred to me. That would actually be a nice alternative to the “catches my eyelashes” usual birdcage netting or too-long traditional veils.

3/28/11 @ 8:13 pm (reply)

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sarahcisme (message) 346 posts, Helper bee

That first veil is gorgeous! SO delicate and beautiful.

3/28/11 @ 8:13 pm (reply)

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Scarlet

To be honest with you, I like the first one. But without really knowing what your dress looks like I can’t give you a final answer. But I can tell you that with what you are planning, Simplistic in this case is more elegant.

3/28/11 @ 8:47 pm (reply)

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Mrs.Sunflower (message) 349 posts, Helper bee

The first one is the best. I’m wearing a birdcage veil,too. But it is fishnet and has lace accents near the crown. =]

3/28/11 @ 10:08 pm (reply)

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Ms. Anemone (message) 624 posts, Busy bee

Oh, that first picture is gorgeous - I’m a huge fan of the long veil!
Love the first short veil, too!

3/28/11 @ 11:49 pm (reply)

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Miss Cotton Candy (message) 436 posts, Helper bee

@Miss Candy Apple: awww thanks apple!
@katiedee: same here I’ve scoured the internet for all things tulle veil!
@raevnn: love it!
@Mrs. Earrings: aww earrings your wedding day look was stunning no veil needed!

@Miss Lox: LOL Lox does a 15% off coupon code make it easier? http://www.weddingchicks.com/2011/03/22/tessa-kim/
@Miss Pain au Chocolat: It totally would! especially the first one since its on the small side!
@Scarlet: I agree I think im leaning towards that one too!

3/29/11 @ 12:45 am (reply)

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Miss Ostrich (message) 1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

Could those tessa Kim veils be more dreamy? You will look Wonderful in these veils, Miss CC!

3/29/11 @ 7:57 am (reply)

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

Love the first one you showed!!

3/29/11 @ 8:40 am (reply)

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Miss Sparkler (message) 423 posts, Helper bee

I am OBSESSED with that first Twigs & Honey, and the Tessa Kim. I think we may end up having similar veils, Miss Cotton Candy

3/29/11 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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Miss Crepe (message) 313 posts, Helper bee

DUDE i have no idea what i’m going to do for a veil. am completely stuck on it since i also have a love/hate relationship with them. thanks for the post and all the inspiration photos!

3/29/11 @ 11:52 am (reply)

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