Ivory and White Bridal Veils

To the uninitiated, veil color seems a non-issue: white. In reality, the choice is much more involved. White is actually one of several colors: pure white, winter white, and ivory. Each white has its own variations, but you needn't match your dress perfectly. Allow for some color variation, which will better show off your veil's detailing to guests. If you do vary the color, most experts recommend wearing a veil a shade or two lighter than the gown for a put-together look. Also, choose similar tones and intensities for your gown and veil. If you have a champagne gown, for example, opt for an ivory veil with similar yellow undertones, rather than pure or diamond white.

The Pure White Wedding Veil
This is the true "stark" or bright white with no tinting. Experts generally recommend wearing it only if your gown is simply white. If you like the way pure white contrasts with your not-pure-white dress, get the honest opinion of trusted friends and family before purchasing. This color looks beautiful with a white satin gown but also goes well with white lace, cotton, or chiffon.

Diamond, Winter Silk or Off-White
This shade has a different name depending on the material or designer. Diamond, winter silk, off-white, and light ivory are all names for similar shades. Whatever the name, it is a soft white, between pure white and ivory in color. This white goes best with white silk and other gowns with a natural or lightest ivory appearance.

Ivory Veils
Ivory is an off-white, yellow-tinted hue. Variations range from light eggshell to a cream color. Lighter shades go well with light ivory gowns, while creamy ivory or champaign gowns look beautiful under the darker shades.

Colored and Blush Veils
The traditional shades above are most common, but you have other options, such as light blush tints and darker colors. You can even order black and red bridal veils online! Some other, less intense shades you might consider include:

• Peach Blush. This veil color has a hint of peach tint
• Pink Blush. Tulle in this color is a very light pink
• Taupe. Taupes range in intensity from light oyster to creamy mocha and go well with ivory or champagne tone wedding gowns.
• Rum Pink. This is a bit deeper color than blush and is a recommended for oyster gowns.
• Champagne. Experts often describe champagne as a creamy, color more intense color than ivory.
• Light Gold or Honey. These veils are golden-toned and work will with cinnamon or the darker gold gowns.

While experts will have certain recommendations for what shade of ivory or white veil to wear with your gown color, the choice also depends on your personal preference, the look you want to project, and if you want to follow current fads or trends. Any or all may impact your final veil color choice. The number one rule to follow is do not make the decision in a vacume. Choose your gown first and consider how the veil will look with it. Visit bridal shops and hold different color veils against your gown shade to see the effect. And ask those you trust. Only then are you in a position to choose your most fabulous veil color.

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Wedding Veil - Pay Attention to Details

Once you have made the basic decisions about your veil, you can get into all of the exciting details.

While some veils are made of silk chiffon or organza, most veils are bridal illusion tulle. Veils can be pencil edge embroidered, trimmed in satin or Alencon lace, finished with ribbons, or satin cords.

A great way to bring your whole look together is to select a veil that will coordinate with your bridal tiara and jewelry (or vice-versa). If your bridal jewelry has pearls or rhinestones on it, then pairing it with jewelry that uses those materials is the best way to coordinate your veil with your jewelry.

Don't forget to coordinate the color of the accents on your wedding veil to the color of your tiara/jewelry. If your veil has a colored edge, you have a wide array of choices available to you when it comes to selecting your jewelry. For instance, while a red satin edge on your veil would look lovely with a traditional jewelry made of clear stones, it will coordinate beautifully with a bridal tiara/ jewelry that has a touch of red in it .

You can even go further by adding sparkling Red Swarovski rhinestones on your veil. All veils featured in Victoria's Wedding Veils collection can be customized to clear, pink, red, black Swarovski Rhinestones or Swarovski Pearls at no extra charge.

Whether you have a white, diamond white, or ivory bridal veil, choose a tiara/jewelry that has the same color tones. If your dress is white, go for Silver plated tiaras/rhinestone jewelry and White pearls, in case of pearl jewelry. Creamy pearls and gold plated jewelry/tiaras will match perfectly with ivory gowns.

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Wedding Veil - How to Select the Perfect Length

Veils come in many lengths but the most common are elbow, fingertip, waltz, chapel, and cathedral.
Blusher

Blusher is a single layer of tulle or a shorter tier of a veil that falls in front of the face and is worn when walking down the aisle. Typically the bride's father lifts the blusher layer and folds it back over the longer one at the end of the processional.

Elbow Length Veil

This veil is about 30 inches long flowing down gently on the shoulders and ending at your elbows. This is the most common length as it provides elegance without distracting any attention from the bride or the dress.

Fingertip Length Veil

This veil is about 42" long extending down to your fingers. It compliments most wedding dress styles, from simple dresses to sophisticated ball gowns.

Waltz Length Veil

This veil is about 65 inches long flowing down to your feet. Waltz length is a good choice if you want to wear a long veil, and your wedding dress doesn't have a train.This veil is about 75 inches long flowing down the train of your wedding dress. This length is best suited for a more formal wedding.

Cathedral Length Veil

Cathedral veil is the longest bridal veil. Usually it matches the length of the wedding dress's train. This veil is about 110 - 120 inches long. When choosing this length, you have to decide for yourself if you really want to hide the back of your wedding dress. This veil is very long and can completely change the look of your wedding gown.

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Solutions For A Cheap Wedding Veil

There are plenty of ideas for cheap wedding veils around, so you don't have to spend a fortune.
It's a shame that the bridal boutiques have a monopoly on wedding veils. You've got your beautiful dress on and then they bring out the veils - what an up-sell! It's important to try on your veil with your dress, but you certainly don't have to buy it from the boutiques.

They mark up the prices at an incredible rate, for something that you will only wear for only a couple of hours. When you get to your reception, off it comes!

For my wedding, I opted not to wear a veil, as I didn't think it would work with my tea length dress, but for you, there are plenty to ways to work around the cost of wedding veils.

Borrow from a friend or relative
Borrowing a veil is one way to ensure you have the 'borrowed' of 'something old, new, borrowed, blue' - it will also save you a lot of bother!

To make sure you don't look identical to your friend, wear it slightly differently - add a tiara or ask to add some extra decoration to it.

Second hand dress agencies
Many second hand dress agencies have new and used wedding dresses and accessories. With online wedding dress agencies springing up all over the place, you can pick up a veil for a tenth of the price of the wedding boutiques.

Ebay is another good source for cheap wedding veils - many are brand new and as always with eBay very cheap. Once you know what style and length you want, just search for it.

Charity Shops
Many charity shops have bridal give-aways. You can often pick up second hand dresses and veils, and some even stock end of lines and samples as the designers feel generous at the end of the season. You should be able to pick up veil for up to 30% off - and you'll be helping a charity.

Make your own veil
My mum was moving house a few weeks ago and as part of the clear out, she discovered her old wedding veil. She had made it herself with some tulle fabric (easily bought from a fabric or craft store) and fixed in place with some white pins. Very simple.

Why not give it a go? The assistants in the craft store will give you lots of advice on how to make it and you can jazz it up with all sorts of little crystals, beads and ribbon edging.

If you get really stuck, Vogue, Butterick, McCalls, and Simplicity all have good basic bridal veil patterns. Simply follow the instructions included in the pack.

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6 Steps to Making a Wedding Veil

If you want an inexpensive wedding veil made to your specifications, consider making it yourself. It isn't really difficult and will most likely be cheaper than purchasing one. The specifics will be as unique as you are, but the general steps to making your own veil are always the same.

Step 1: Decide your veil's style, shape, length, edging, and embellishments
The simplest is a plain, single-tier veil attached with a comb. Adding more tiers, decorations, and edging takes a bit more skill but is still well within the abilities of a competent seamstress. To determine length, measure from the point on your head where you will attach the veil to the point where you want it to fall. To get the exact shape and look you want, experiment with tracing, pattern, or tissue paper. Or, find an inexpensive used veil with the correct shape and take it apart to use as a pattern.
To figure out how many yards of tulle you will need, add the total length of all tiers to the blusher length (if applicable), divide by 36 inches, then round up to the nearest yard. When you have done this -- plus decided on decorations and finishing touches -- you are ready for step 2.

Step 2: Go shopping
The tulle's width will determine how much you can gather your veil, which in turn determines how full it will be. 45- or 72-inch width is okay for narrow veils with few or moderate gathers. 108-inch wide is ideal for fuller, cascading veils, however, because it is difficult to build fullness with narrow material.
Other supplies you may need are: a rotary cutter (or sharp scissors), a pad to cut on, weights to anchor the tulle, measuring tape, pins, needle and thread to match tulle and edging, fabric glue, toothpicks for detail work, embellishments or other decorations, and edging. If you plan to secure the veil directly to your hair, buy a plain veil comb. For a detachable veil, purchase Velcro or bridal loops.

Step 3. Lay out and cut the fabric
Because you want the veil to be symmetrical, first fold the tulle in half lengthwise. That way, it will not be obvious if you make an imperfect cut. To prevent sliding, put coasters or other weights near the edges. As a guide when cutting the material, use the pattern you made earlier. Remember to fold the pattern in half the same as you did the tulle, and pin it to the material if needed.

Step 4. Finish the edges
If you want a finished edge to your veil, practice first. Some techniques, such as a rolled edge, are easier than others. If you are making a more complex edge -- sewing on ribbon, lace, or other flat trim, for example -- be sure to leave plenty of time to get it right before proceeding with the actual veil. Also, to assure a professional look, sew edging 1/4" to 1/2" from the edge and trim the excess back when you are finished.

Step 5. Add embellishments
The easiest time to glue or sew rhinestones, pearls, or other embellishments to the material is now, while the veil is flat. Before gluing, spread foil or other non-porous material on the table (but not newspaper, because the ink will bleed onto your veil). As with the edging, perfect your technique by practicing first. Allow the glue to dry before moving onto step 6.

Step 6. Gather the veil and sew on the comb
Gather the veil and sew it to the veil comb with a running stitch, using heavy thread. For detachability, use bridal loops or Velcro instead of (or in addition to) the comb. To remove wrinkles, hang the veil from a hanger, in a steamy bathroom if necessary.

Your dream veil is now finished. Exactly what you wanted at a fraction of the cost!

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The 3 Principles of Buying a Wedding Veil

With wedding veils now becoming more elaborate and made in bold new colors, it is harder to determine which one will look best with your wedding gown. The bridal veil is only a wedding accessory. It should not be the main focal point of your bridal ensemble. Keep these principles in mind when shopping for a wedding veil:

1. Less is more. If there is heavy embroidery all over the back of the veil, it will cover the back of the gown. If the gown has a corset back or an elaborate train, you want to select a wedding veil that has little or no embellishment. The beautiful details at the back of your gown will easily be seen through the plain, pencil or satin cord edge veil.

2. Plain veils look good with any tiara or bridal jewelry. Wearing a plain veil allows the bride to wear a more stunning tiara and choose bolder jewelry such as chandelier earrings. If you select an embroidered designer veil, then you have to choose a simpler tiara. A large rhinestone tiara and busy veil will overpower the bride's face.

3. Elaborate veils look best with plain wedding gowns. A strapless, matte satin wedding gown, a style that has been popular for the past 10 years, will look perfect with a custom designer wedding veil. The elaborate edging of the veil will fall over the bare arms and embellish the plain back of the wedding gown.
Wedding veils trends will continue to be bolder and more elaborate in years to come. But as wedding gowns move on from the minimalist styles of the past decade, less elaborate wedding veils, such as plain, pencil edge and satin cord edge veils are a smarter choice.

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Avoid Mistakes When Choosing a Wedding Veil

Whether you like it or not, there will always be some blunders along the way as your wedding gets near. And what makes it worse is that the littlest things are the most prone to these mistakes since they usually come unnoticed until something happens.

This is true with most mundane aspects in a wedding. The bride's wedding veil is a classic example of something unnoticeable but can cause embarrassment and serious problems to the bride if not taken cared of appropriately. Wedding veil mistakes may sound absurd or weird for some women, but you must remember that anything can happen in your wedding; whether mundane or major, mistakes can always cause an impression on your guests.

So what are the top 5 mistakes that you need to avoid when choosing a wedding veil?

1. Choosing a veil that is either too short or too long.
Let's face it, there are veils that no matter how long or short will work with any type of wedding gown. But there are just those veils that typically have certain look or design or cut that can only work on specific styles of gowns.

Take for example an A-line cut shirt of gown that is strapless. The length of veils that will perfectly work with it are those that are longer than the gown's hem or train, has a half-skirt length, or has the same length as the hem. Now if you're thinking of wearing a very short veil that is avant-garde style, it might ruin the elegant and classic style of your gown.

2. Too much going on that your veil overwhelms everything.
Too much bling, embroidery or fabric issues can ruin the elegance of your veil and unfortunately it can also ruin pretty much of everything. If you are trying to pair up a rock-and-roll veil to a classic gown, then do away with the veil and go minimal. It is you that should stand out and not your veil.

3. Choosing the wrong fabric for your veil.
Somehow, some women go for avant-garde veils that have the wrong texture, design, color and even fabric thickness to pair up with their wedding gown. There is nothing wrong with being bold and daring when it comes to your wedding attire, but try to envision yourself walking down the aisle with a weird-looking veil just because it is made of a fabric that doesn't complement the gown and the entire occasion.

The "in" nowadays for veils are simple, classic and flowing, so it is better to select fabrics that are soft and flowing in the breeze while not taking over the attention of the onlookers.

4. Choosing a glittery or shimmery veil
Unless your wedding is "Fantasy" themed and you are depicting a fairy princess with glittery gown and all, then that's the time to wear a veil of the same texture, color and design.

Remember that your veil isn't the focal point of the walk down the aisle and it doesn't have to get all the attention.

5. Choosing a wrong style for your veil
This is the same as number one but a bit different in a way. Think of a lacy doily to be paired with a modern chic wedding gown. Some things are well-paired no matter how extreme they may be and in this case, it will still depend on how you can carry the entire look with totally different eras altogether.

Your wedding veil may not entirely be your crowning glory, but it is an important part of your wedding ensemble. It can make or break your entire look, so make sure to choose the ideal veil that will complement your wedding gown and make you stand out.

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How to Choose the Right Wedding Veil

As a bride, you have searched high and low to find the perfect wedding dress. Now the time has come to find the right veil, but how do you know which style of veil is right for you? Wedding veils come in a variety of colors, lengths and trims, and are designed to provide brides with a beautiful, crowning focal point.

First, a bride will need to make a list of expectations she requires from a wedding veil. From wanting a simple, traditional veil to a more colorful, contemporary veil, a bride needs to research veil characteristics and list those of interest. For brides on a budget, this is especially important, as this will enable you to incorporate as many design elements as possible into the veil, all while staying on budget.

One of the most anticipated parts of the veil is the headpiece. This is the princess crown all little girls dream about. Some of the most beautiful bridal headpieces are constructed of designer crystals and rhinestones. If wearing a headpiece is not possible or does not fit into your wedding plans, there are alternatives. A birdcage veil is a simple alternative, perfect for an informal wedding. One of the most ornate veils does not require a headpiece, either. The Mantilla veil is an all-around lace veil that beautifully frames the face and provides arm coverage. These veils are generally cathedral length and are popular in indoor weddings.

If unsure about a veil's length, there are certain considerations that can help brides determine which length is best suited for them. One of the most important factors is the bride's activity level. A bride who will engage in dancing while wearing a veil will want to purchase a veil no longer than a waltz length. This length of veil is also appropriate for an outdoor or beach wedding, especially one where a longer veil could be damaged by touching the ground.

Outdoor and beach weddings have distinct requirements different from indoor weddings. Powerful gusts of wind and differences in scenery and lighting can have a strong influence on veil requirements. While most wedding veils are composed of bridal tulle, a bride having an outdoor wedding may want to purchase a veil made of chiffon. This is a heavier fabric and will stay in place better than the lighter weight tulle. Another way to keep a veil in position is to have a weighted trim on it. Beaded wedding veils help hold the veil in place during the ceremony, and most importantly, when it comes time to take pictures. For brides looking to tie in a beach-themed wedding to their veils, consider having one designed with pearl elements or an ocean blue-colored trim.

Since indoor weddings are the most popular type of wedding, there are many options for brides needing veils. Long, cathedral length ones are very dramatic and photograph beautifully from all angles. Wearing one with a crystal or rhinestone headpiece designed to coordinate with bridal jewelry will glimmer under the lighting and reflect throughout the entire venue. Another alternative for indoor weddings is to purchase two veils. A formal, long one can be worn for the wedding ceremony while a carefree, shorter style can be worn for the reception.

Even more playful is a colored veil. These are designed to coordinate with the groom's tuxedo, a bouquet of red roses, bridal party dresses or other bridal accessories such as the bridal hairpin. Colored veils make a statement and photograph well, especially when taking pictures against a white background. If looking to order a colored veil, be sure to order early as they usually take eight to ten weeks to fabricate.

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Wedding Veil Or Wedding Tiara, Which is Right For You?

As spring approaches, many couples are deciding to get married. Spring and summer are the most traditional times of the year for marriage ceremonies, spring especially as it know for new growth which is what marriage is attributed with historically. You may be planning a wedding or getting the finer details down for your big day. You may wonder if you should go with a wedding veil or a wedding tiara and are not sure which is right for you.

While wedding veils are beautiful, traditional and can complete a wedding ensemble, traditionally these were used to cover the brides face as most were considered to be virgins. By taking off the veil for the bride, the father of the bride would offer his daughter to the groom. In these new times, it may not be wished to have our faces covered when walking down the isle. Many brides put a lot of money in to the expense of having their make up done nicely and covering the face up is not an option.

If you choose not go with a wedding veil, another great option that brides have for hair decoration on their big day is a wedding tiara. Wedding tiaras are beautiful and go with any hair type whether it is long or short. You do not need to worry about having lace in your face as you walk down the isle. Wedding tiaras are becoming more popular these days as they bring a sense of class and make brides feel like a princess on their big day.

You many also choose to add some hair jewelry to your wedding tiara to give you a more ethereal look that is right out of a fantasy book or dream. Hair jewelry enhances the wedding tiara and can also be worn under a wedding veil if that is what you are choosing to wear on your big day.

There are many types and styles of hair jewelry that you can mix and match with your wedding veil or wedding tiara. If you have long hair that will be worn up, you may decide on hair combs that are studded with rhinestones to match your veil or tiara, alternatively, you may chose rhinestone studded clips. If you choose to wear your long hair down, there is jewelry that can be attached to strands of hair to give an impression of your hair being glittery and these also go well with a wedding veil or tiara.

If you have shorter hair, you can still take advantage of hair jewelry to match your wedding veil or wedding tiara. There are many styles of jewelry that is perfect for shorter haired brides to make them feel as princess like as they want to feel.

Whether you decide to go with a wedding veil or wedding tiara, modern brides can feel like they are transported to another time and place by adding some fun new wedding jewelry to their hair on their big day.

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