Kins od the Veil Length

Veil length highlights you and your wedding dress. A long veil can lengthen your look while a short veil can add interest to the top of your dress. We can help you! Here you can learn about the different lengths and how to measure. Feel free to contact us or call us for personal assistance!


To get an idea of a custom veil length on yourself

Find a friend and a full length mirror
If possible try on your gown, definitely wear the same height shoes
Start a long string (or tape measure) on your head where you plan to wear your veil
Run the string down your back
Mark where you may want your veil to end
Measure to the mark(s)
For a blusher veil

Mark where you want the blusher to end in back
Holding the string in place on top of your head, move the string to the front
Adjust if needed to where you want it to end in front
Keep in mind wedding day hairstyles can take up extra veil length, so it’s best to go a bit longer

Shoulder Veil
The shoulder length veil is a short veil that touches your shoulders or slightly covers them. The Communion Veil falls in the shoulder length category. For the short veil it is very important to know where you will attach the veil on your head because that will make a big difference in the veil length.


Elbow Length Veil
The elbow length veil reaches your elbows or your waist. An elbow veil can be used to cover your shoulders. An elbow length veil will highlight a wedding dress with a spectacular skirt. Be sure to measure as our “elbow veils” can be up to 36 inches which can fall at fingertip level for many brides.

Fingertip Veil
The fingertip veil should just graze your fingertips when your fingers are extended. Fingertip wedding veils fall below the waist and do well to keep the focus on an amazing bodice. Mantilla veils are a good size at fingertip length.


Waltz Length Veil
The waltz length veil should end just about knee length, usually 8 to 12 inches above the floor. Think of a waltz a dance gliding across the room. A waltz length veil is not as fluffy due to the longer length. To show off a stunning waist or bodice on your dress, choose a waltz veil.

Chapel Length Veils
Chapel length veils fall just above the floor or to the ankles. A chapel veil can lengthen your overall look.Chapel length veils tend to hang straight down and not get as fluffy. It’s important to measure to find ankle or floor length on yourself…with shoes on and starting where you will wear it on your wedding day.


Cathedral Veil
The cathedral veil trails behind the gown on the floor like a train. A good way to add a train when your dress does not have one. For a dress with a train, end the cathedral veil 4 to 6 inches or more beyond the dress train so the veil will spread out and allow your dress to show through. Even at full width cathedral length veils are quite transparent.


Royal Length Veil
A royal length veil is even longer than the cathedral veil. Royal veils are more than 120 inches long, we’ve made some as long as 240 inches. For the most dramatic effect chose a royal length veil.

Choosing the Right Bridal Accessories

After you've selected your wedding gown, it's time to shop for your accessories. It's important to be sure that your accessories match the style and feel of your dress - and that you don't overdo it. Just one or two carefully chosen pieces are usually all you need. Check out our advice on selecting the right accessories for your gown.

Veil

A full-length veil looks just right with a classic ballgown


Gloves

While gloves are most frequently seen with traditional gowns, we love playing up the retro, Marilyn Monroe factor by pairing them with a glam, sexy style.


Birdcage Veil

Brides who want a vintage look gravitate toward a short birdcage veil. This style looks particularly lovely with a short dress.


Floral Wreath

For a full-on boho-chic garden fairy look, a floral wreath is just the right hair accessory. We suggest pairing it with a sheath style gown, perhaps with some floral details to match.


Statement Earrings

If your gown has just a splash of sparkle, a pair of statement earrings can ramp up the look. But if you're wearing a gown that's covered in head-to-toe bling, select smaller earrings.


Jacket or Coat

If you're getting married in the wintertime, consider sporting a cool cover-up if you decide to take pictures outside. Jackets or other outerwear look best on a less-adorned gown.

Hair Flower

A large hair flower looks particularly lovely with a fitted gown or sheath with just a hint of sparkle.

Headband or Tiara

Sparkly headbands or tiaras look picture perfect with a grand ballgown. It's the ultimate princess look.

Necklace

We normally think that statement necklaces look best with strapless necklines, but this pairing of a cool necklace with an illusion neckline gown by Amsale changed our mind.

Why Does a Bride Wear a Veil?

I’m getting married in a few weeks, and I want to ask about the custom of the bride wearing a veil. I want to do things right, but I’m not particularly turned on by the veil thing. It seems a bit outdated.
There’s a common misconception that the groom covers the bride’s face before the wedding because he has to check that he is marrying the right bride, ostensibly to avoid what happened to our patriarch Jacob, who was tricked into marrying Leah instead of Rachel. But this doesn’t make much sense: After all, the groom covers his bride’s face, and if he were meant to identify her, he should be uncovering her!

Rather, by covering the bride’s face, the groom is making a statement: “As beautiful as you look today, my love for you is not skin-deep. It is not just your eyes that dazzle me; it is your persona, your character, your views on life—the real you. I can cover your sweet face with a veil and marry you because your face is just one level of your true beauty.”

Another reason for the veil: The Torah says that when Moses came down from Mount Sinai, his face was so bright with holiness that no one dared look at him. He had to wear a cathedral length veil whenever he spoke to the people in order to filter the Divine glare. (This is the source for Michelangelo’s depiction of Moses with horns: The words for “beaming” and “horns” have the same letters in Hebrew; an old Greek translation mistakenly rendered this verse, “And Moses had horns.”)

When the bride and groom stand under the chupah, they are in an elevated state, as they are about to unite as one. In the bride, this elevated state is more revealed. She radiates a special holiness; the Divine Presence (Shechinah), the feminine aspect of G‑d, shines through the face of the bride.

This light is so intense that it must be veiled, just as the light that emanated from Moses’ face had to be covered. Holiness needs privacy.

Those moments under the chupah are potent. As your day approaches, make sure to soak in and utilize every holy second.

Beautiful Short and Sweet Wedding Veils

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Here, Rosanna discusses how to find the perfect veil.
The wedding veil is one of the oldest wedding traditions, symbolizing modesty, purity, and chastity. In this day and age, however, wearing a veil is not a requirement, which is why it's so much fun to let your style and personality shine when it comes to selecting your veil. But with so many lengths and styles available, how do you know which veil is the right one for you?

Keep in mind the following when shopping for your veil:
► Your veil should complement your look, not compete with it.
► Simple gowns will offset any intricate lace or beadwork on your veil.
► Heavily beaded or laced gowns look best with sheer or transparent fabric veils (silk chiffon, voile, or organza).
► A blusher, a single layer worn over your face during procession, can be added to any veil.

Today, we look some options for brides who prefer short and sweet veils.
Birdcage veils come in many different styles and can bring a vintage feel to your bridal look. The netting can come down to cover either one or both eyes, your nose, your chin, or even your entire face. It's entirely a matter of choice; see what looks and feels good for you.

Flyaway veils are wispy and often multi-layered, with the longest layers falling on the shoulders. These veils are usually less than 20" and are the shortest of the veils that fall behind the head. It’s a great pick for a less formal occasion, and it’s perfect for a bride who wants a simple, more understated veil.
The elbow veil cascades over the shoulders and floats along your upper arms, ending just above the elbow. It can measure anywhere from 28" to 36" in length, and it's a more casual veil alternative. This veil was a favorite of the postwar 1950s.
The fingertip length veil is meant to float around you like a cape, extending to your outstretched fingertips and typically measuring 48”. It was most popular during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It's also a modern Royal favorite — Kate Middleton wore a silk tulle fingertip length veil when she married Prince William.