How did you decide

CappyGirl Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:17 PM

How did you decide

What kind of veil to get? I can't decide what length I should go for . . . any advice?

asg450 Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:19 PM

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I always knew I wanted a mantilla but I never knew how long I wanted it. I just tried on different length veils and chose the one I liked the best. For me it was a process of elimination.

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:22 PM

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I'm set on a birdcage veil because I love the vintage vibe that they have.

I tried on a few longer veils when my mom was in town because she asked me to and I felt like a goofball in them. It just wasn't me. I kept laughing and telling her that I felt like Cher in a Bob Mackie ensemble. One of them was truely horrific and 1980's all the way. Then she made fun of the birdcage veil and I reminded her that a) she's not the one wearing it and b) she's not the one paying for it.

Try on a bunch. It's the only way to know.

Lsorrent Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:24 PM

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I didn't want an elbow length because I thought it would cut me off, and I didn't want a cathedral because I didn't want it to cover the detail on the back of my gown. So I went for fingertip

elisa112101 Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:28 PM

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i think i want fingertip length... but i havent really tried on many veils yet!

TessMike621 Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:31 PM

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i knew i wanted something full and definitely catherdral and blusher for the ceremony...so i actually bought 3 veils-blusher, cathedral, and fingertip..i tried some on with my wedding gown and decided to have them custom made

norajo Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:36 PM

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Definitely consider the back of your dress. You don't want the edge of your veil to block any special work on the back.

SummerBride10 Posted: Nov 18, 2009 06:31 AM

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I want a fingertip and cathedral...so I plan on getting a detachable veil. I just really like the look of cathedral, but dont want to have it on the whole day.

miamimerger Posted: Nov 18, 2009 08:36 AM

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The back of my dress is really unique and pretty, and I didn't want to cover it with anything! Therefore, I am opting to have a ribbon headband with a vine of Swarovski crystals .

christine2010 Posted: Nov 18, 2009 08:46 AM

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Posted by Lsorrent

I didn't want an elbow length because I thought it would cut me off, and I didn't want a cathedral because I didn't want it to cover the detail on the back of my gown. So I went for fingertip

exact same for me

AgaBride062610 Posted: Nov 18, 2009 08:48 AM

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I think I want a fingertip veil but I am not sure.. I think I need to try on some veils with my dress... I am confused there are so many kinds of veils...

MarjorieFrank Posted: Nov 18, 2009 08:53 AM

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I have always wanted a cathedral veil so that is what I am going with

MarjorieFrank Posted: Nov 18, 2009 08:54 AM

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Posted by SummerBride10

I want a fingertip and cathedral...so I plan on getting a detachable veil. I just really like the look of cathedral, but dont want to have it on the whole day.

This is a great idea!!

stinenandy2010 Posted: Nov 18, 2009 08:54 AM

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i tried on a few different types when i was buying my dress. i ended up with a cathedral length and it looked perfect with it......from what i've seen usually fingertip looks good with dresses with lots of detail and more simple dresses look nice with cathedral.

2010bride2010 Posted: Nov 18, 2009 09:24 AM

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I went with the fingertip because I wanted to keep it on all night, but also not have it too short! I didnt want to worry about my veil in pics when I would already need to making sure the train was good.
ALSO- i wanted to wear the veil the next morning for our brunch! :)

AngnShaun Posted: Nov 18, 2009 09:26 AM

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I havent decided.... all i know is that its going to be shoulder length... and its coming off asap

T E R I Posted: Nov 18, 2009 09:28 AM

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At first I didn't want one at all, but when I went dress shopping they were putting veils on me and they put one on me that matched my dress, which is a elbow (I think) and thats the one I bought

Jtruran Posted: Nov 18, 2009 09:31 AM

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I'm going next weekend to try my dress on again and look at veils....i'm confused

CappyGirl Posted: Nov 18, 2009 09:55 AM

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Wow - it seems like almost everyone already knows what they are doing! I just don't know!! I kind of hate all the veils I've tried - I feel like I'm under a sheet, or wrapped up like a gift, it's just weird to me!! Also, since I have a big tulle skirt, I'm thinking a plain edge tulle veil would be best - to keep it simple - but I don't know what length. I don't want to get cut off at the elbows, but fingertip makes me feel, again, like I am under a sheet. Here's my dress (for the millionth time) - any veil length suggestions?

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AngnShaun Posted: Nov 18, 2009 09:57 AM

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Posted by CappyGirl

Wow - it seems like almost everyone already knows what they are doing! I just don't know!! I kind of hate all the veils I've tried - I feel like I'm under a sheet, or wrapped up like a gift, it's just weird to me!! Also, since I have a big tulle skirt, I'm thinking a plain edge tulle veil would be best - to keep it simple - but I don't know what length. I don't want to get cut off at the elbows, but fingertip makes me feel, again, like I am under a sheet. Here's my dress (for the millionth time) - any veil length suggestions?

thats pretty much how i felt... it bothered me immediately when it would touch my arms... thats why im going with shoulder length