Veil or no veil?

indigo26

Part of me thinks a veil is just something to get in the way - but another part of me kinda wants to wear one. I've asked my mom and friends and just get the "It's your day" crap so I figured I'd see what you guys think. This is the back of my dress (with me in it) and I plan on having my hair up with some sparkly combs in it. 

ILoveBeachMusic

I personally like veils - they are uniquely bridal. You don't have to wear it during the reception if you don't want to.

JediElizabeth

Personally, I'm not a big veil fan. I'd do a blusher at the very most. For you, I wouldn't want to cover up the back straps of your dress or your tattoo, so I'd definitely skip anything longer than your hair.

You do you, though. If you don't mind them covered for the ceremony, go for one!

CMGragain

DH didn't cry at daughter's wedding until he saw her in the veil.  Wear a veil.

OurWildKingdom

With that gorgeous dress, I would definitely go for a veil, but a simple one. Like @ILoveBeachMusic said, you can always take it off for the reception.

drglitter

I vote no veil. I don't feel like I've ever seen a veil at a wedding and thought "Oh, that's a great veil!"

I'm not planning on wearing a veil and my mother and older sister are horrified because "that's just not how it's done". But my mom also thinks I should have a cash bar, so what does she know?

The back of your dress is beautiful!

SP29

I am no help to you- I say whatever you want. Can you try one on while wearing your dress and see how you feel?

Personally, I'm a no veil kind of girl. To me it's a lot of money to spend on a piece of fabric most brides only wear for the ceremony and some pictures. $200 for an hour- no thanks! At the same time- veils can be beautiful, but I don't think they make or break the bridal look. I opted for a fancy headband with pearls and diamonds (all fake of course) and an up do with volume to it.

MesmrEwe

Another vote for Veil - though from this angle, a fingertip or mantilla at most... 

charlotte989875

I loved my veil, it felt very bridal to me. I also took it off for the reception because it was cathedral length and I didn't want to bother with it while I was dancing. 

Have you tried on veils with the dress? I'd see if you could try a few different styles and lengths to see if any stand out to you. 

bleve0821

I'm wearing my mom's veil as my something old, so I'm biased.  But, TBH, even in my dress, I didn't feel like a bride until I put the veil on at my last fitting.

indigo26

If I do go for a veil it will definitely not be some $200 veil. That's the main reason I didn't try on veils with the dress when I bought it - I had already had to turn down multiple attempts to get me to buy their crinoline and long-line bra (even though the bra showed through horribly on the front of my dress) and I didn't have the patience for more high pressure sales attempts. (I went to David's Bridal, in case you couldn't tell).

I'm getting it altered at a local seamstress who has a small boutique so I might try on veils there when I get it altered, but that won't be until the month before my wedding.

And thanks everyone who thinks my dress is beautiful! 

CMGragain

Try these people:  http://www.whitedovebridal.com/Files/veils_main.htm

They are in Texas, not China.  Daughter used them and saved a lot of money.

MesmrEwe

Or - DIY!  For less than $20 you can have a wonderful and simple veil...  If not for the trim for my daughter's First Communion veil, I'd have spent a wopping $4 on it...  (really all you need is two pieces of fish line tied to a few bobby pins to attach it - no need for combs)...

lovesclimbing

I didn't wear a veil, and honestly, I kind of wish I had. I'll never have a chance to wear one again, and I wish I did. It didn't ruin my wedding memories, I don't look at my wedding photos and sigh with sadness that I don't have a veil on, but if I could do it over, I would wear one. 

Just another perspective.

Knottie1452887643

Wear a veil! If your dress doesn't have too much embellishments, then go for an embellished veil. Otherwise, if your dress is intricate enough, a sheer, plain veil (ballet or chapel length) may look good on you. 

indigo26

My dress isn't very intricate. Its lace with a slightly gathered front. The only embellishment is the front of the strap, which has three fluffy lace "flowers." Here's the front -