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Thanks tracy!! What about width, is that important? Here I was all this time hesitating to post about silk tulle because it seemed no one was going down that route. Now Im going to incessantly bug you about it

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not a very nice picture, but this will be mine

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Posted by divabride

Thanks tracy!! What about width, is that important? Here I was all this time hesitating to post about silk tulle because it seemed no one was going down that route. Now Im going to incessantly bug you about it

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Sewdeb had me measure from where I want the veil to start to where I want it to end. She then did the meters conversion for me (which was much appreciated). Bethsiar (from whom I got SewDeb's info) had a cathedral length veil, she might have a better idea of how many meters you'll need. But either way, SewDeb will help - she's really great!!

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One additional point -- keep in mind if you are planning on a headpiece or tiara, that rwquires an extra bit of room that needs to be measured for. Same if you are wearing your hair up -- just an FYI that I hear a lot of brides forget from my seamstress.

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Posted by divabride

Thanks tracy!! What about width, is that important? Here I was all this time hesitating to post about silk tulle because it seemed no one was going down that route. Now Im going to incessantly bug you about it

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No problem! I am happy to help. The tulle from Hanssons comes 70' wide. One metre of the tulle is about 39' long. I only ordered the one metre and am getting 2 tiers out of it when I originally thought it would only be enough for one. I think we are actually reversing it though, using the 70' for length and the 39' for width.

Bethsiar's veil was cathedral and she told me she ordered 3 or 4 metres. After seeing the fabric in person, I am tending to think it was only 3. Definitely send SewDeb an e-mail. She is great to work with, even if you aren't buying anything from her.

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Posted by marc_rai

All I know is that I want a Cathedral veil. I'm thinking about a Mantilla one, but the one my designer makes is about $800. UGGH. I really love it though. I'm hoping that I can take a picture of my dress to Barrons and they make me one.

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That is a rip! There are alot of great online stores that will sell you a cathedral length mantilla for more than half that price.

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I totally agree, that's why I'm not ordering it through them. The veil for $800 is a Mantilla veil with beading on it to match my dress. But, I was hoping I can get someone to make it for me. I want to wear a blusher though. Has anyone seen this before with a mantilla, or will it look weird.

Oh, I definetly want to be a veil bride. I can show off my hair any other time.

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Deb,
Was this the dress for the flowers in the hair?
Donna

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I don't have one yeat either. I was contemplating not getting one since my dress is so detailed. But if I do it will be fingertip length. I haven't decided about a blusher yet either. I hate things in my face.

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ahhhhhhhh..I havent even THOUGHT about veils...AHHHHH.....

P.s My budget is VERY limited now..WHERE can I get a veil for like $5.99?

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Buy the tulle and make one.

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Posted by dm24angel

ahhhhhhhh..I havent even THOUGHT about veils...AHHHHH.....

P.s My budget is VERY limited now..WHERE can I get a veil for like $5.99?

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eBay! lol mine was $5.00!!!! of course its verrrry plain and simple, but you can find a dheap one.

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Thanks guys for all this advice on silk tulle veils. I didn't pay a lot for my gown so I am justifying paying for a cathedral length silk chiffon veil to make the dress more dramatic- This sewdeb person sounds great for advice!

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ckgm - i think your gown will look STUNNING with a silk veil - the material is so flowy and wonderful (if I am remembering your Maggie correctly) the combo will look so romantic!

Thanks for the info on the thread girls - anyone have anything more to say about veils???

Hows about, I love this antique one I stole from a girls journal on weddingchannel.com.

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OMG....Bunnymonkey..I LOVE those Veils you posted..
WHERE can I buy something like that? I dont see those 'in the stores'?

Oh yeah..for less then $5.99?

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OMG....Bunnymonkey..I LOVE those Veils you posted..
WHERE can I buy something like that? I dont see those 'in the stores'?

Oh yeah..for less then $5.99?

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I believe the girl got them on ebay - after searching for months for an authentic vintage lace veil, and paid under 50 for them.

I am hunting, I will let you know what I find! (ummm yes, in the 1.99 to 5.99 range.)

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Oh, bunny, that is amazing.

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what do you think of this veil?

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me likey i see youre on ebay as well! candyheart has some pretty veils

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My daughter is thinking of going with a silk tulle veil, her only concern is using a blusher with the silk tulle material-how it will fall on her face. Any of you brides know if that should be a concern?

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Silk is a smidge heavier (any by that I mean slightly more opaque) but it usually gives a nice blurred look. I am not explaining this well. I think the pics bunny posted are of silk -- dod you see how the facial features are a little less distinct. This is sounding like a bad thing but it is not -- it is ethereal and pretty -- silk flows in the nicest way.