here's the dress...what about veil and a headpiece

Help! I have the dress, but have NO CLUE what to do about a veil and/or headpiece. Ladies, can you help me??!!!!

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PS the wedding is this Oct....so i need help ASAP!!
( Oct 11th to be exact!!)

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I totally recommend going to C&H in the city. She makes them quick and cheap. She totally helped me pick mine. I brought her pictures of my dress and she gave her recommendations.

I recommend something elegant/romantic with some sparkle.

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The photos is kind of small..does that dress have sleeves.

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i second C&H.
Bring a picture of the dress to her and she can make whatever you decide. She'll help you decide on the veil of your dreams, or something to match your dress, or both!

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yes stef, it does...sheer bell shaped sleeves.

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thats is beautiful!

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Your dress is beautiful. Very medival/gothic so maybe you can with that sort of theme.

What kind of hair do you have? Do you want it up or down?

I have a few ideas for you but knowing if you want it up or down is key.

Then I'll find some photos for you.

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Ohh - I love your dress! It's gorgeous!

You have a lot of options, but like Stef said, how will you be wearing your hair, up or down?

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I have long dirty blond hair (all one length, no bands or anyhing)

I want to wear it up so it doesn't bother me!!

SEND ON THOSE IDEAS

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oppps, I ment to say 'no bangs'

and thank you for the dress support...always nice to hear that others think it was an oK choice :)

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My advice is going to be biased to assume that you want to look thinner/leaner on your wedding day. I of course have no clue what you look like so im just assuming that since most woman want to be thinner. But if are already really tall and very slim, then this may not be the best advice.

Since your very beautiful dress has bell sleeves - that will widen your look a bit so I think you should go with thin but long veil to elongate the line of your frame.

I always tend to steer clear of poofy veils but especially with your style of dress - i think a simple but dramatic veil will really set off the gothic tone of the gown.



As for hairstyle you are pretty much free to do anything. This bride choose a beautiful knotted chignon.



As for headpiece - I would defintely say no big tiara. Doesn't really work with that style of dress plus you have some beautiful detail so I don't think you need something overly elaborate. But there are lots of alternatives.

I really loved this style of headpiece on my friend but it may not be for you.

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By the way - she actually has a face - I just didnt want to post her beautiful mug without her permission.

Ill be back with some other stuff.

Let me know what you think of these suggestions.

PS: Take all recommendations for what they are worth - nothing!

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the material of the first veil seems like the same os the sleeves of my dress..do you know anthing about the picture (ie: where the veil came from, what its made of, etc??)

And yes, we all want to be thinner!! I sat and tried on head pieces yesterday, and had a hard time looking at 'me' in the mirror for that long.

I hear you with the longer veil, but what to do all night long??? Also, I dont want to hide the work in the back of the dress...

thanks stef, et al

~CarrieAnn

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Carrie, I am also going with a long veil, but I'm wearing it for the ceremony and pictures, but will only keep on my headpiece for the reception.

Anyway, I LOVE that veil Sonistef just posted !!!!!!

I would also like to know the stats on it.

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Thats brides veil is silk tulle. Very, very expensive.

You can have something similiar done with chiffon (which is not as transparent) or a high grade of bridal illusion tulle.

For your gown, I think its best to take the veil off after the ceremony since you have some beautiful detail in the back. If you want to keep one on for the whole night but not hide any of the back detail, you will need a very short one.

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Stef...
do you know where one could:

a. Have that type of veil made

OR

b. Purchase the material to have a crafty mother make the veil

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If your mom can sew than you are in luck. Just go into the fabric district in manhattan (in the 30s near 6th Avenue) and try different shops until you find a fabric you love. Just bring a picture and most shops should be able to help.

I had my veil made by Ann at www.glamgal.com but I knew i didn't want to spend the money on silk tulle so i didn'te ven ask. Ann has reasonable prices comparatively speaking but doing it yourself is the way to go if you know someone who can.

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Thank you for the info. I'll check it out next week.

(where do you find all these great pics??)