veil tips
Your veil or headpiece provides the crowning touch to your look.
>Styles can vary from the fancy and formal to the simple and
>elegant. The more you know about what's available to you, the
>easier it will be to complete your look.
>
>The different kinds of veils are:
>* Elbow: blusher extending to the elbows
>* Mantilla: traditional Spanish veil
>* Pouf: small piece of veil material extending from a headpiece
>* Angel: long and straight, cut wide on the sides for an
> angel-wing shape
>* Ballerina: extends almost to the floor
>* Birdcage: covers the face and extends to just below the chin
>* Blusher: covers the face and falls anywhere between the
> collarbone and the waist
>* Butterfly: cut in a crescent shape instead of a straight line
> at the bottom
>* Cascade: double veil using two or more layers of various
> lengths
>* Cathedral: extends 3 ½ to 4 yards from the headpiece, up to 5
> feet beyond the gown
>* Chapel: extends 2 ½ to 3 yards from the headpiece, up to 2 feet
> beyond the gown
>* Snood: netting that holds the bride's hair at the nape of
> the neck
>* Sweep: barely skims the ground
>* Fingertip: one of the most popular lengths, reaches the tips of
> the fingers
>* Flyaway: barely covers the shoulders
>
>There are also alternatives to wearing a veil that include:
>==> Hats: Soft and graceful hats are perfect when paired with
> simple short or tea-length gowns.
>==> Tiaras: Brides sometimes choose delicate, simple tiaras for a
> clean and sophisticated finishing touch.
>==> Flowers: Flowers add dimension and texture and complement
> romantic-style gowns. Blooms can be pinned into the hair,
> woven into a wreath or attached to combs.
>==> Glittery accessories: If you're looking for a touch of
> sparkle, pull back your locks with an elegant rhinestone
> headband, barrettes, comb, or glittery hairpins that can be
> arranged in your hair.
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>Styles can vary from the fancy and formal to the simple and
>elegant. The more you know about what's available to you, the
>easier it will be to complete your look.
>
>The different kinds of veils are:
>* Elbow: blusher extending to the elbows
>* Mantilla: traditional Spanish veil
>* Pouf: small piece of veil material extending from a headpiece
>* Angel: long and straight, cut wide on the sides for an
> angel-wing shape
>* Ballerina: extends almost to the floor
>* Birdcage: covers the face and extends to just below the chin
>* Blusher: covers the face and falls anywhere between the
> collarbone and the waist
>* Butterfly: cut in a crescent shape instead of a straight line
> at the bottom
>* Cascade: double veil using two or more layers of various
> lengths
>* Cathedral: extends 3 ½ to 4 yards from the headpiece, up to 5
> feet beyond the gown
>* Chapel: extends 2 ½ to 3 yards from the headpiece, up to 2 feet
> beyond the gown
>* Snood: netting that holds the bride's hair at the nape of
> the neck
>* Sweep: barely skims the ground
>* Fingertip: one of the most popular lengths, reaches the tips of
> the fingers
>* Flyaway: barely covers the shoulders
>
>There are also alternatives to wearing a veil that include:
>==> Hats: Soft and graceful hats are perfect when paired with
> simple short or tea-length gowns.
>==> Tiaras: Brides sometimes choose delicate, simple tiaras for a
> clean and sophisticated finishing touch.
>==> Flowers: Flowers add dimension and texture and complement
> romantic-style gowns. Blooms can be pinned into the hair,
> woven into a wreath or attached to combs.
>==> Glittery accessories: If you're looking for a touch of
> sparkle, pull back your locks with an elegant rhinestone
> headband, barrettes, comb, or glittery hairpins that can be
> arranged in your hair.
> lifeserve.com
