Does anyone know what this is called?

I looked at a headpiece at the salon where I bought my dress. It was a comb with a flower and some feathers and a little tiny veil. The veil was oval and just covered my face--down to my chin and around the shape of my face. Kind of like those little veils that were attached to pillbox hats Jackie Kennedy wore?

This headpiece was PERFECT for my dress, but it was $450! Way more than I can afford. I'd like to make one or have someone make one, but I have no idea what that sort of veil is called and I can't find any pictures.

Anyone know what I'm talking about?

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Jackie O

Sorta like the one that Reese Witherspoon wears in Sweet Home Alabama

I think its just a blusher veil.

Blusher Veil

I don't think it is a blusher, because it's not even shoulder-length. It's just like a circle of tulle in front of the face. My mom said maybe it's called a cage veil? I've never heard of that.

I'm starting to think I'll have to look outside of bridal pics, because it's not really a veil. Erin Cole makes the one I saw, but there's nothing like it on her website.

You've got me looking online like crazy now!!
This one probably isn't exactly what you're looking for but might be a little closer. They say they custom make veils.....


MikaWed

ETA: This link doesn't go exactly to the veil...it's under 'custom veils 3'
Let me know what you think!

Wow, Rainmama, thanks! That is pretty close to what I looked at. The one I saw had a flower/feather comb with it, but that type of veil.

There are also some things under 'hats' on that site that are pretty close. You rock!

Anniegrl said at our get-together that it was called a birdcage veil.

I looked it up and found definitions of all veil types.

This is what I found...


Angel: Long, straight veil cut wide at the sides like angel wings.
Ballerina: Ends just above the floor. Also called waltz.

Birdcage : Falls to just below the chin, covering the face. Often worn attached to a small hat.

Blusher: A short veil that covers the bride's face as she enters the ceremony.
Strict etiquette mavens consider veils, particularly blushers, inappropriate for second-time or pregnant brides. On the other hand, some people object to a veil's other connotation: the handing over of the woman to a man. Gender politics aside, a blusher can serve a practical purpose, protecting you from inquisitive stares as you walk, trembling, down the aisle.

Butterfly: Oval-shaped and folded in half. Ribbon edging follows a crescent shape rather than a straight line.

Cascade: Two or more layers of various lengths. Some layers can be removed. Can do double duty as a blusher. Bottom layer(s) can act as 'petticoat(s)', fluffing out top veil. Too many layers can look opaque, effectively turning the bride into the invisible woman. This veil is old-fashioned looking compared to a blunt cut.

Cathedral: Falls 3-1/2 yards from the headpiece.

Chapel: A yard shorter than a cathedral veil. Often worn with a sweep train to give the illusion of a longer train.

Elbow: A blusher that goes to your elbows.

Fingertip: Extends to your knee — only kidding. The veil touches the tips of your fingers, a length that often works with ball gowns and is therefore one of the most popular.

Flyaway: Touches or just covers shoulders. Sometimes called a Madonna veil.

Mantilla: A long, Spanish-style, circular piece of lace that frames the face. Can be attached to a high metal armature and is usually secured with a comb. The fabric is either lace or lace-edged tulle. Sew clear plastic snaps on both your mantilla and the shoulders of your dress to keep the fabric draped gracefully.

Snood: Netting that holds hair at the nape of the neck.

Barron's bridal veil is a vendor at Tri-County. She also custom designs veils. She might be able to do one for you if you bring in pictures.
ETA: she's inexpensive.

Thanks! I'm trying to collect pictures of things that are like it so I can bring it to someone to make. But it will be easier to describe now that I know what it's called!

I have a feeling I'll have to find all the materials myself first, though. My dress is sort of pink/peach, and most of the veil makers seem to have only white and ivory. I'll be in town this weekend (FH and I live in California), so I guess I'll just head to the garment district.