x-posted- Veil for second wedding?

ChestieLaRoux

Last night my FI and I were talking about what he wants to see, how he wants the wedding to feel and so on. He asked me to wear a veil through the wedding, from the procession to the kiss, and I said I would think about it.

I didnt wear a veil for my first wedding, his first wife did. But Im not sure if its proper etiquette for a second wedding. To me a veil represents purity, but this being my second walk down the isle, and having 2 kids, Im not exactly what I would consider the epitomy of bridal purity.

What do you guys think?

mbcdefg

I don't think anyone but a judgemental jerk would fault you for wearing a veil. I also think that the actual meaning behind most wedding traditions has gotten really scewed and misinterpreted over time.

If you want it, wear it.

Elle1036

Generally, the "rules" (whatever that means) say that second-time brides shouldn't wear a veil, pretty much for the reasons you mentioned.

But the rules also say that you shouldn't wear white if you're not a virgin... and let's be honest, there are waaaay too many white dresses being sold for that rule to apply anymore.

Wear the veil if you want it, but I wouldn't do the blusher if I were you.

ChestieLaRoux

I guess thats what Im concerned about, he really wants the blusher. He wants to flip the veil over my head for the "you may now kiss the bride" moment.

Before last night I never thought about wearing a veil, Im not a huge fan of them. But my Darling FI is insisting... I want to give him what he wants too.

Thanks for your advice ladies!

renjon7798

I say go for it.  Its your wedding and there is no reason why you can't.  Besides, most FI ask for so little when it comes to the wedding.

ChestieLaRoux

He really hasnt asked for much. He asked to pick the guys tuxes, help with cake flavors, help with deciding an officant, and to have me wear a traditional veil that he can lift off my face to give me our first kiss as husband and wife.... How do you tell that face no?