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Traditional
Veil Definitions
BLUSHER
- is traditionally short, shoulder length or shorter
and is worn over the bride's face to hide her from
the groom until after they are wed when it's pushed
back behind the head. It is usually combined with
another layer sometimes a different length. Despite
tradition, blushers of today can be any length as
long as they cover the face. Blushers can be worn in
formal or informal weddings.
ELBOW LENGTH
- is usually worn with a gown without a train and is
a little less formal.
FINGER-TIP LENGTH
- is usually for formal and semi-formal weddings.
CHAPEL
- is for a more formal wedding. A chapel veil falls
to or near the floor.
CATHEDRAL
- is for formal weddings. A cathedral veil extends
on to the floor like a train and is usually worn
with a dress with a train.
TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR VEIL
The great thing about being a bride today is that
anything goes! Whether you want to do everything
traditionally or just choose the style that looks
best and suits your personality. The following are a
few tips to help you in making your decision.
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Choose a simple veil and headpiece if your dress
is very ornate.
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Consider the back detail of your dress. If you
want to show off the back of the dress, you may
want to choose a short veil (blusher or elbow
length) a veil with less fullness to it (72"
width, pony veil, or the ballerina headband and
side veil).
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If your gown is very simple, you may want a very
ornate headpiece and or veil to attract
attention to your face.
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OR if your gown is very simple and your style is
very simple and elegant, you may also want to
wear a simple headpiece and or veil with minor
details.
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Be confident in your decision! This is your day.
If you feel confident, you'll beam with beauty.
Congratulations!
CARING FOR YOUR VEIL
When you first receive your veil in the mail,
immediately take it out and hang it up. The only way
to ship your veil to you is to box it which will
cause it to first appear very wrinkled and
unattractive. We recommend that you hang your veil
from the center so that it will hang straight down.
Most of the wrinkles should come out over time from
just hanging however, if you don't have time or it's
still too wrinkled for your taste, try the following
methods:
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Steaming the veil with a steaming iron
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Hot shower method - steaming the veil by hanging
it in the bathroom with a hot shower on for
several minutes to steam up the room.
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Dry cleaning - have an experienced bridal dry
cleaner press or steam it.
By
Peggy Mead
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