European estate wedding with stunning view and bride in drop bridal veil over updo

How to Choose Your Wedding Veil

European themed wedding with bride in lace long cathedral bridal veil
pearl bridal necklace and lace wedding gloves for upscale bride

Your veil doesn’t have to follow a rulebook. It can echo the details of your dress, add a little drama, or bring something entirely unexpected to your bridal look. Start with how you want to feel, then explore the details.

1. Choose your silhouette

Love a full, romantic look? The Extra Puffy Two Tier Wedding Veil creates volume and dimension, with a blusher you can wear over your face for the ceremony or behind your head for extra fullness.

puffy bridal veil with blusher in light ivory retro style on bride clean updo hairstyle
extra puffy bridal veil with blusher on bride with updo

Drawn to lace? The Romantic Floral Lace Mantilla frames your look with all-over floral embroidery and a scalloped lace edge. It’s a lovely starting point if you want the veil itself to be a defining detail.

Have something particular in mind? A custom veil lets us explore the length, fabric, fullness, and finishing details together.

 

thin scallop lace mantilla veil being put on downdo bridal hairstyle

2. Find your length

One of the most important decisions when choosing your wedding veil is finding the right length to complement your dress and create the look you love!

Two of my most popular designs are the Romantic Floral Lace Mantilla Veil and the Extra Puffy Two-Tier Wedding Veil. Both offer beautiful length options, but each creates a completely different bridal look.

The floral mantilla is available in elbow, fingertip, knee, floor, and cathedral lengths, while the extra-puffy veil offers everything from shorter fingertip styles to dramatic cathedral and royal lengths. Custom lengths are always an option, too!

And here's a little bridal designer tip! 🤍 Veil lengths aren't one-size-fits-all. Your height, wedding shoes, and where you position the comb can all affect how your veil falls.

I always recommend comparing the measurements with your wedding dress, ideally while wearing your wedding shoes, so we can find a length that feels just right for you!

extra puffy and full bridal veil knee length and off shoulder bridal dress by vivienne westwood

3. Decide how much fullness you love

For a statement-making silhouette, consider the extra-puffy two-tier design. If you’re drawn more to intricate detail, start with the floral mantilla.

You don’t need to choose between a detailed gown and a detailed veil. Look at them together and decide whether you love the combination.

pearl tiara on bride in reception room with long simple ivory veil for Maggie sottero bridal gown

4. Compare fabric with your dress

Color names alone can be tricky. Use fabric samples to compare shades and textures beside your gown, preferably in natural light. Free tulle and lace samples are available to help you explore your options.

classic satin bridal dress and puffy bridal veil fingertip length

5. Make it personal

If you love a design but imagine a different length, more fullness, or another finishing detail, let’s talk about a custom veil.

You don’t need to arrive with every decision made. Your wedding date, dress photos, and a few inspiration images are a wonderful place to start.

Not sure which direction feels like you? Get in touch for a complimentary consultation. We’ll explore a veil that complements your gown and feels unmistakably yours.

sunset wedding photos with silk tulle veil draped over bride and groom
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