Bride Fashion - Choosing The Perfect Veil

Flyaway: A multi-layered veil that just reaches the shoulder. Hip and cute this veil is is for the perky and hip bride.

Double Tier: A dual layer veil that continues to varying lengths. This style works well with any veil. The double tier veil has greater size than a one layer veil. Make sure it compliements with your overall looks and doesn’t clash with your gown.

Cathedral: A cathedral length veil is perfect for a formal context and is a welcome addition for adding to the romance in the air. This enchanting headpiece extends 3 yards or more from the headpiece. A perfect match for the most fabulous dress you can afford.

Elbow: intimate setting, this elbow length veil is commonly worn with extended layers resulting in a gorgeous face veil.

Mantilla Veil: A beautiful and elaborate Spanish-style veil with detailed lacing cascading over the bride's head. A perfect match with a minimally ball gown.

Fountain Veil: A veil originating at the crown of the head and flowing onto the shoulders to produce a "fountain" shape around the face.

Handkerchief: A decorous and cultivated trend that's folded to form four elegant points. This body-length veil is best worn with a simple gown such as a column.

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