Do I need to wear a veil with this dress? Otherwise, what hair accessories?

Mark&Steph

So this isn't the exact dress that I ordered, but the shape and silhouette is pretty similar. Mine has a beaded bodice, with similar pickups do this photo, and a bit of a train that we'll bustle after the ceremony/photos.

Question: Do I need to wear a veil with the dress, given the level of formality/dressiness? We're having a "simply elegant" outdoor wedding in the Sonoma wine country.

I keep going back and forth on whether I want a veil or not, but I lean towards none. Without a veil, what accessories (headband, flower, hair-broach thing, etc.) would you recommend with a dress like this? I will probably wear my hair in a low up-do at the back of my neck. Thank you!

Avion22

A veil has nothing to do with formality or dressiness, and it entirely a matter of personal preference.   I think with that dress I would do no longer than a fingertip length veil so you don't cover up the detail on the back.  

If you don't want a veil (I personally think they are kind of fussy), you could do a jeweled comb, flower in your hair, fascinator, birdcage, headband....just about anything would look nice!

achiduck

Wearing a veil is a personal preference - I am not wearing one.

I am however, wearing a rhinestone hair comb.

kd.joseph

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[QUOTE]A veil has nothing to do with formality or dressiness, and it entirely a matter of personal preference.   I think with that dress I would do no longer than a fingertip length veil so you don't cover up the detail on the back.   If you don't want a veil (I personally think they are kind of fussy), you could do a jeweled comb, flower in your hair, fascinator, birdcage, headband....just about anything would look nice!
Posted by Avion22[/QUOTE]

I ditto all of this.

Cortney1982

Any dress can be worn with a veil.  I'm not wearing one.  I'm opting for something pretty in my hair, haven't decided what though!

shortee426

If you're doing a low up-do at the nape of your neck, I suggest you accessorize with a jeweled comb. Even with that, you can do a veil if you choose. Like PPs said, a veil is completely optional and is personal preference. I never even considered not wearing one, but I know other people who cringe at the thought of wearing one.