What to look for in a veil?

What do you look for when you buy a veil? What type of material / quality should I be looking at? Basically what differentiates one price from another??? I'm all sorts of confused on this one!

And for the girls who ebay'ed ... how did you know the quality was good before you purchased?

my veil was attached to my headpiece...it was just sort of a package deal of exactly what i wanted...but they were able to change the material/edging and even the work on the actual veil if i wanted...(i got rat-tail put on and left the pearls on it too)

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Posted by Jan05Bride

I already have the tiara so I just need the veil (s) ... is there a difference in the quality of the material? What should I look for?

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i'm sure there must be...but i wouldn't know what it is...i like the fact that mine were already attached...less work and decision-making for my poor brain...

hope this helps Veils 101

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Posted by Bebalina

hope this helps Veils 101

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THANK YOU! Here is what they site says about material ...

Materials

Standard veil materials range in weight and opacity as follows: tulle, bridal illusion, silk tulle, English netting, organza, and chiffon.

Tulle is the lightest, sheerest, and stiffest of the materials. It has the most pouf and body and is best for very full looks. Nylon.

Bridal Illusion is the most commonly used material. It is softer than tulle but equally sheer. Because it is less stiff it drapes more smoothly for less pouf. This is also made in a glimmer finish which runs the material through a glazing process to create a glittery finish that photographs beautifully. Nylon.

Silk Tulle is very rare in North America but common in Europe . It has the sheerness of illusion but the drape of silk so it drapes very smoothly. Silk or polyester.

English Netting is the heaviest material that still has the look of netting. It drapes very richly and has no pouf. Polyester is the most common.

Organza is a solid fabric that has some stiffness but is sheer. It often has a shiny or pearled shimmer to it. Because it is a fabric instead of a netting, organza must be edged or it will fray. Organza and Chiffon are generally too thick for blushers. Since they are prone to snags, sweep, chapel, or cathedral lengths are generally avoided. Silk or polyester.

Chiffon is a soft fluid fabric which is usually a matte finish. It drapes very well. Like organza, chiffon must be edged or it will fray. Organza and Chiffon are generally too thick for blushers. Since they are prone to snags, sweep, chapel, or cathedral lengths are generally avoided. Silk or polyester.

NO PROBLEMO!

Now once u officially choose u must tell me what u decide!

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Posted by Bebalina

NO PROBLEMO!

Now once u officially choose u must tell me what u decide!

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I'm leaning towards Bridal Illusion - little less stiff than tulle and a little more shimmer. We'll see though

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Posted by Jan05Bride

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Posted by Bebalina

NO PROBLEMO!

Now once u officially choose u must tell me what u decide!

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I'm leaning towards Bridal Illusion - little less stiff than tulle and a little more shimmer. We'll see though

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that one sounds nice.
u know i'm still debating on using my sisters veil, but i have no idea what material hers is!