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8B | THEPRESS.NET WEDDING PLANNER JUNE 27, 2008
Bridal headgear unveiled
It’s just a thin piece of lace or
tulle, but it can make a bride look and
feel like she’s truly getting married.
Veils have remained an important
part of wedding-day attire for
centuries, dating back to ancient
Greece and Rome, when people used
them to fend off evil spirits. Since the
spirits couldn’t penetrate the veil, it
was thought, the bride would be kept
safe for her husband. Veils became
popular in America by the late 18th
century. Aides to George Washington
saw his step-granddaughter Nellie
sitting by a lace-curtained window
and remarked on her stunning beauty.
Nellie recreated the scene at her
wedding by making a veil of white
lace.
Today’s brides still embrace the
tradition of the veil, but add their own
spin on the accessory. Veils typically
correspond to the color of the gown.
White represents the ultimate purity
of the bride. A veil can be whatever
you want it to be, from simple and
understated to extravagant and
detailed. It can also be any length,
from cascading beyond the wedding
train to ending at the bride’s elbow.
No matter what you choose in a
veil, it’s important that it complements
your overall look and doesn’t compete
with your gown. A fancy veil will be
The right veil lends both beauty and tradition to your nuptials.
too much for a detailed gown, but
you can embellish a plain dress with a
detailed veil.
When selecting a veil, it helps to
visualize the gown it will accompany.
Some dress shops specialize in veils,
so you might be able to try on your
gown and different veils to compare
looks. It’s also wise to style your hair
and makeup similar to your look on
wedding day. When analyzing your
look in the veil, try it on in front of a
full-length mirror, and view yourself
from all angles. A veil might look
fl attering from the front but not
complement the back of your gown.
Don’t forget to walk around
the house or dress shop in your
veil, especially if you’re choosing
one of considerable length, and get
accustomed to maneuvering while
wearing the veil – and avoid tripping
on your big day.
While veils are beautiful, they’re
entirely optional (unless your house
of worship has rules regarding
veils). Many other headpieces and
accessories are available if you opt out
of a veil. These include tiaras, barrettes
and hats.