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minniebride14 Posted: Sep 24, 2003 09:56 AM

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How do you determine what length/type veil you should wear?

I'm wearing a strapless dress with opera-length gloves. I'd like to wear a 'waterfall' veil, but I don't know if it should be short, elbow length, fingertip, etc. Also, what's the difference betwen oval, gathered, etc? I'm so confused

Donna Posted: Sep 24, 2003 09:58 AM

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I'm sorry I don't know but can't the ladies at your dress shop help?

minniebride14 Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:00 AM

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Well, I wanted to order it on-line, b/c they are so overpriced there and the ladies are VERY pushy!

But, thanks for answering!

jennbaby Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:03 AM

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Minnie I wore a waterfall veil with elbow length gloves

btrflygrl Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:04 AM

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My dress is strapless also but I'm not wearing gloves...but my veil is fingertip length and it makes the whole thing just flow really nicely.

kaangel217 Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:05 AM

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Do you have alot of work on your dress? If you do I would say elbow length. My veil is elbow length I plan on taking the veil off in the middle of the reception and still having my tiara on.

You are a very smart girl on ordering online! I wish I had thought of doing that!!! You really save a lot of $$$$ Did you try Patchouge floral fantasy? They have very affordable veils and headpieces.

februarybride Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:06 AM

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The place where I bought my headpiece helped me decide what legnth to get. I brought a picture of the dress....

NovemberSue Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:09 AM

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My mom made 3 different length veils and I tried them all on to see which one I liked best.

jennbaby Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:12 AM

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minniebride14 Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:24 AM

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Very nice Jenn

Well, my dress is very simple, but I wasn't sure about the veil length b/c of the glove length. There is detail on the back of my dress (like the back bra strap area). So, I didn't want to wear anything long. But, I'm confused with the difference b/t gathered, oval and waterfall. Also, what is 2 and 3 layer usually used for? Thanks, guys!!

shelzyp Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:48 AM

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Standard Cut

Oval Cut

Centered Gathered
Our center gathered veils start with a single piece of fabric that is folded in half then gathered in the middle section only. This allows the finished edges to hang in a circle at the bottom. The finished edges do not come up near the face. They have much less fullness than the standard cut veils because there isn't as much fabric gathered.

These veils are ONLY available in 2 layers

Go to veilshop.com and you can get alot of info on that site.

minniebride14 Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:54 AM

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great, thanks!!

jennbaby Posted: Sep 24, 2003 10:55 AM

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Minnie, I wore my gloves for the Mass only, afterwards, I took them off.

I had a two teir elbow length waterfall veil-2 tiers made it 'pouffier' on top.

I also had a detachable cathedral length veil which I also took off later on (after some pics).

minniebride14 Posted: Sep 24, 2003 11:06 AM

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Oh, the two tiers makes it poofier! Is waterfall the same as gathered?

Where did you get your veil, Jenn?

EvenEdan Posted: Sep 24, 2003 11:39 AM

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The rule of thumb is that long, cathedral length veils should only be worn with fuller skirted gowns. So if your dress is a ball gown or a full A-line you should go with cathedral for the drama. If your dress is a straighter cut, elbow length or even a bit is what is called for. That being said, I've seen brides in all kinds of dresses wear a cathedral veil and I've always thought it looked beautiful, so bottom line is do what you like best.
I think it is really important to try on veils with your actual dress. As soon as I tried on veils with my dress I realized that the kind of veil I was envisioning in my head clearly was not work with my dress. It is easier to see what works when you have the actual dress on.