Are you wearing your veil for your first dance?

SaraC6

I'm not really clear on when the veil comes off and what is typically done. You keep it on for pictures I know that, but do you take it off after pictures and before you go into your reception or do you keep it on until your first dance and then take it off? My ceremony is at 6pm (outside), then we have a cocktail hour and then into dinner/dancing...everything is taking place outside and it is all on the same site. Any help is appreciated because I am clueless about taking off the veil! Also, do you eat before the first dance or dance first and then sit down and eat?

SaraAndrew2010

It's really up to you for how you want to do it.

I am wearing my veil for the ceremony and pictures, but am taking it off for the reception.  (I might add a silk flower to my hair after I take off the veil).  In terms of the first dance, it can be done either before or after dinner.  We are doing ours after dinner to kick off the dancing for everyone. 

sky7563

I think everything is up to you.  I am wearing my veil for some pictures and not for others.  I am keeping it off for the reception and first dance.  Our first dance will be after dinner as well to initiate the dancing.  However, I know others dance upon entering the reception/before dinner.

Amaryllis619

it's really up to you.  I'm wearing it for the ceremony and then when i get my dress bustled, i'll take off the veil.  then be introduced as husband and wife at the reception. Ours is also outside.  Just do what you want. gl

lalap69

I'm not planning on wearing my veil for the reception.  It's up to you when you want to take it off though.

megk8oz

I wore mine all night and I loved it!

Personally, I spent so much time getting ready, that aside from bustling my dress, I didn't want to change anything after the ceremony.

[Deleted User]

It's up to you. There is no right and wrong. I love my and as much as it cost, I just might wear the thing the whole darn night.

Oh yeah, and SaraC, you shouldn't put your first and last name on your post or your website. Remember, internet safety.

kissamary

I'm planning on wearing mine for the intro to the reception and then go straight into the first dance.  I'll take it off after that.  But this is all contingent on me finding a veil I love.

SaraC6

Thanks for the advice all!!

MissySue20 - I wonder how my full name got to the bottom of the post!? I will have to check out the settings since I never put that there! Safety is key though, I know!

danieliza1127

I wore my veil for the entire reception.

It's really up to you if you want to take it off and when.

bbyckes

My veil is a birdcage with a detachable veil.  I will probably wear it for the first dance and for formal family portraits and then detach the veil for the remainder of the ceremony.

duckie1905

I planned on taking mine off as soon as the photos at the church were over.  There was an accident before the ceremony that required some interesting pinning and ended up having to wear my veil all night because taking it out would've taken have of my hair down with it.

I was uncomfortable with it on all night.  There really isn't a right/wrong way to do it so whatever you think will make you comfortable is just fine.

pandasquishy

Like everyone said, do what you want.  I took mine off after the formal pictures at the ceremony site.  

oceana919

I have been to weddings where the veil was ditched immediately after the ceremony/photos, and weddings where the bride wore the veil the whole way through. I plan to wear mine for the first dance and maybe the F/D dance, and then taking it off. It honestly depends on how comfortable your veil is and how easy it is to move around in (obviously, you won't want to wear a cathedral-length veil for the whole reception).

hsunij

I would agree with most people, do what you're comfortable with

intherough

My veil is Cathedral length, so dancing in it is not an option.
We are having the ceremony outside, and I will wear it for some pictures, and then take it off. When we are presented, I have a short bubble veil I will wear during the first dance. Not sure how long that will stay on for.