Reasonable price to pay for a veil?

tlogar · February 2012

Hi Knotties!

I got really lucky with my wedding dress. I bought it on a sample sale for a very, very good price. Now I am looking for a veil (I was going to wear one that had been in my family for 75 years, but my mom didn't preserve it, so it's destroyed). I have been looking at some veils with slight crystal accents on them to match my dress but cannot seem to justify spending $500 on a veil when I paid such an awesome price for my dress. Maybe I am wrong and a good veil that will last for more than one wedding is worth that much, but wanted to ask you, the goddess' of all things wedding. What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for a veil?

Thanks so much for your help!

Sincerely,

September 15th 2012

brookerich · February 2012

Have you checked on Etsy I found my veil on there for $23. Given mine is a plain, simple illusion birdcage blusher veil but still. They have lots of options that are relatively inexpensive compared to some I've saw online ($115 for basically the same thing I found on etsy)

EBDG · February 2012

i bought mine off etsy as well a traditional finger tip veil with satin edging for $45. same one at the store was $170!

harpsdesire · February 2012

I think David's Bridal veils are about $175 for crystals. If I get a diamond white dress I may borrow my sister's veil, otherwise I am thinking of making it.

vgyurko · February 2012

ugh yea i bought mine to match the dress with crystal detail on it and match the whiteness of the dress... i was worried the whites wouldn't match... but ended up paying about 200 bucks

colstj1 · February 2012

I would check out Esty.

Another option (this is the route I took) would be to buy some of the supplies, like a comb (found mine at michaels) and tulle and then crystal beads and take it to a seamstress.

I actually used tulle from my mothers veil, and lace from her wedding dress and paid $45 to get it made. And the comb only cost me about $5.

achiduck · February 2012

Always check Etsy. There is absolutely no reason to pay that much money for tulle.

afleming88 · February 2012

Etsy all the way!

Maggie0829 · February 2012

I made my own for $8.

Like PP said, check Etsy and don't be super concerned about the whites not matching perfectly. if you don't have a super thick veil the color won't be that noticeable. Also, ask a seamstress to see how much it will cost to make one.

TaraW1979 · February 2012

I paid $144 for mine. It had a lot of detail on it, lace, beads, etc. I almost paid $120 on Etsy but then I found mine at the same place I bought my gown and It matched so perfectly, I just couldn't resist.

Grits8812 · February 2012

Check etsy and craigslist. Etsy has so many, in so many different price ranges, but I bought one on craigslist in perfect condition for $15.

jemmini6 · February 2012

I paid $20 for mine from valuveil.com. It was a single tier chapel length veil with a cut edge and scattered pearls. It worked perfectly with my dress and I couldn't imagine paying any more than I did (especially considering you really only wear it for the 20 min ceremony....so not worth $500 for that).

amymaysa · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_reasonable-price-to-pay-for-a-veil?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:fc285bea-9125-4135-a4ba-1757a376846aPost:b6b4094a-1319-4649-afb6-fc0bd8eaefe1">Re: Reasonable price to pay for a veil?</a>:
[QUOTE]I paid $20 for mine from valuveil.com. It was a single tier chapel length veil with a cut edge and scattered pearls. It worked perfectly with my dress and I couldn't imagine paying any more than I did (especially considering you really only wear it for the 20 min ceremony....so not worth $500 for that).
Posted by jemmini6[/QUOTE]

I got one from valuveil too, $15 with shipping! It's perfect!

whitney37354 · February 2012

My sister bought a comb & tulle & paid $10 for her veil! I think my veil was $75 & that was 1/2 off the regular price 19 years ago.

Johan&Kimmie · February 2012

Ditto PPs. Check Etsy. But also look into either making it or having it made by a seamstress or, (if you're lucky) a crafty friend/family member. My Mom said she wanted to make mine for me because of sentimental reasons and because I want an old fashioned Juliette cap style which is hard to find otherwise. We just bought all of the materials necessary plus some extra in case of mistakes for $12. There are lots of options, no need to settle and pay hundreds for tulle!

bmiller1128 · February 2012

This may sound kind of crazy but I got one for $7 at hobby lobby, it came with a plastic comb so i'm gonna have to get a metal one but I think you should definitely check out nearby craft stores. It dosen't look any cheaper than the ones that are 100+ dollars.

SeaShellsShelly · February 2012

Go to Atlanta Bride Couture, great brand new veils and tons of selection !! Save 50% and more !!

Atlanta Bride Couture
20 Milton Avenue
Alpharetta, GA 30009
404-229-8690

StephLove12 · February 2012

Mine is $190, and it's a finger-tip veil that has crystals all over it. The ONLY reason I got it was because I got a $200 credit towards a veil with my dress. Otherwise, I wouldn't have spent more than $50 on a veil.

Jen6862 · February 2012

Do you have any friends that have gotten married? My veil was my something "borrowed" from my cousin. It was an expensive beautiful veil that she didn't mind lending me. I was careful with it and didn't wear it to the reception, just for the ceremony and pictures.

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