Veil?

kayla2536

At first I was thinking I didn't want a veil, but now I'm not so sure. I still have more than enough time to think about it and decide (10/25/13 is the date) but now that I'm thinking of it, I don't even know what veil would look good with my dress. 

This is my dress, but in the blush color. http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Organza-Fit-and-Flare-Gown-with-Bias-Flange-Skirt-VW351011_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Designer-White-by-Vera-Wang

Should I go with a veil or maybe a nice headband type thing? Other suggestions? 

scooterpie7

I absolutely loved having a veil and felt so 'bridey' when I put it on. But its really up to you. If you think a veil will be too much, a headband is a great option and there are a lot of beautiful ones (try esty, for example).

If you do want a veil, I think the veil recommended next to your dress on DB is beautiful and would suit the fairly classic style of your dress:

Two-tier cathedral length veil with raw cut edge.

cwaggoner07

I could not feel comfortable with a veil, and decided not to spend the money if I didn't love it. I just felt so costume-y with it on. Don't feel bad if you end up not going with one, I don't regret it at all.

HobokensFury

It's a personal choice. The veil, not the dress, is what made me feel like a bride.

achiduck

I didn't wear a veil and I have no regrets. I still felt like a bride.

I did try one on when I bought my dress and while I did feel very "bride-y" at the time when it came down to it I just couldn't find one I felt like myself in so I wore a sparkly hair comb instead.

Vivi+Pete

OMG, your dress is stunning. I'm leaning toward no veil with that dress, because it would be a shame to cover up even one inch of that dress. What about just a jeweled headpiece of some sort that kind of plays up the jewels at the waist?

MRWykes

I am struggling with the same issue. My dress is very similar and at first I thought I wanted a veil. The ladies at the bridal shop were pushing the veil (I did not have anyone to come with me to my fitting since I am new to the area). I felt very much like a bride with the veil. When I went for my second fitting the seamstress asked if I was doing a veil but told her I was not sure. The seamstress, who would not earn a commission on the veil, said that the dress is so lovely that it does not need a veil at all. I like it both ways, but I just cannot decide and I do not want to regret not wearing the veil.

kayla2536

I feel like I'm playing "dress up" too much with a veil. I'm not a girly person and I'm not a girl who's dreamed of her dress and wedding since she was little so I think more like a jeweled headpiece would be best, like you ladies have said. I just wouldn't want to regret it! Thanks!

ksblumb

I wasn't sure I wanted to wear a veil, but I asked my dad if it was important to him to lift my veil as he gives me away and he said yes. I decided to wear a sparkly hair clip for pictures and for the reception, and a veil for only the ceremony.

This was kind my thought process and where I ended up with it...
It was important to my dad, so it was important to me. I didn't love the idea of a veil initally, but it does make me feel very bridal. With my gown choice and veil choice, it looks very angelic, which will look great walking down the isle I think. We are having a somewhat non-tradtional wedding, so its nice to have a classic, traditional touch. We are doing a "first-look" and pictures beforehand, so when FI sees me walking down the isle in the veil and with my dad, I think it will help us not to lose that special momeny.

If you choose to go with a veil, I think ivory would look best (opposed to diamond white, I think the softer color will look nice with the blush). I would do elbow length probably, because the bottom of your dress is so intricate a veil may be too much for it, this would likely hit right above where the bottom styling starts. Maybe to tie into the dress a bit more some jewels on the headpiece of the veil that match the sash (if you are wearing one). Or some warmer jewel tones to compliment the blush.

Valuveil.com is a great place to look if you just want a plain one... then you can jazz up the hair comb on your own if you want to.

willow1984

The veil style depends on a few factors 1. your dress 2. your personal style  3. the ceremony and reception location.

If you're going to wear a veil choose something unique - design a custom veil.  My mom and I made my veil and matching floral headbands for our bridesmaids, custom cake topper and I designed the invitation and all of the escort card and signs.

You can visit our Etsy shop if you're interested in custom designs!
 www.ricerafferty.etsy.com