Take off the veil for the reception?

jemali_2003 · February 2010

I was wondering if it is customary to take the veil off for the reception or just a preference? I'm planning on wearing my hair down for the wedding and feel that if I were to remove the veil it would make me look informal. My hair is long and straight, but I plan to have a curly half-up-half-down hair-do. What do you think?

amybigsis · February 2010

I'm wearing my hair the same way. Don't know what is usually done, but I'm keeping my veil on all day. I love my veil and it's the only time I'm going to get to wear it. Agree with you and think I would look too informal with the veil off....although I am going to wear a flower too. Anyways, the veil is staying on!

AngelaOct11 · February 2010

It is just a preference of the bride. A lot of people say that it gets in the way and was pulled on and that type of thing. I left mine on all night and it didn't bother me at all. My two sisters also left their veils on for the entire reception without a problem.

swim1011 · February 2010

I've seen it go both ways, but I disagree about it making the bride look less formal. I mean, you're in a big (or small) white dress, your hair all done, makeup, the full shabang. I personally will probably take it off, and I'm planning on doing my hair in a style similar to what you are. It's mostly because I know it will drive me batty. I've never seen a bride look less formal because she took the veil off, though.

fairy_diva · February 2010

I will also keep mine on all night. I love it and will never get to wear one again.

ericadangelo · February 2010

I think it is a preference. I am wearing my hair down and pulling the top half back and I plan to take the veil off after the ceremony. I might get a fany comb or clip to stick in after I remove the veil if I think I look too plain. Basically I just don't want the veil hanging on me all night.

ashleyandcj · February 2010

Im either wearing my hair down with curls.. or have up and curls. I am wearing a tiara and the veil but taking the veil off for the reception. I think its ok to take it off and relax for the reception. Its a brides preference. You could always get some pretty clip or tiara for just the reception and when you take your veil off after the ceremony you can put your tiara in. GL!

hippie4yahweh · February 2010

I'm removing my veil after the ceremony/ pictures, but will replace it with one of those couture veil pouf/ fascinator things. Whatever they're called.... I'm making mine

I <3 Seabass · February 2010

It's just preference. I took mine off because it was a cathedral length veil and it was just too long for me to be dragging around all night.

On_Cloud_Nine · February 2010

It's a preference. My younger sister didn't wear a veil for the ceremony or reception, my older sister wore hers for the ceremony and took it out for the reception, and I'm going to wear mine the whole night. I figure it's the only time I'll ever wear a veil, and I love my veil, so I might as well get a full use out of it.

I don't think it will make you look less formal. Both of my sisters wore their hair the way you are describing, and they both looked like brides.

lizstill13 · February 2010

I was thinking that I would take mine off for the reception, but now I might leave it on and see how it feels.

EMF9903 · February 2010

Im takin mine off. For the ceremony my hair will be half up half down and curled then after pictures im taking the veil off and having my hair pulled up a bit off my neck.... I just know that my hair and the veil will drive me nuts during the reception while dancing and having fun and my friend/wedding guest just happens to be my hair dresser and suggested/offered to pull my hair up just a bit before the reception, we tried it yesterday and loved it.

Anyway it appears to just be a preference, my only concern would be when taking it off it messes up my hair so Im happy I dont have to worry.

linzcw04 · February 2010

It is more of a personal preference and also a strategy of sorts...my veil is cathedral length and I don't want someone to step on it and rip it since they are so delicate. Plus I will also be changing into a different dress after all the dances are completed. I plan on taking it off after the ceremony but leaving in the vintage broach hair pin I found - that way I still have some of the bling without the fuss. Whatever you want though - if it is comfortable and won't get in the way...by all means!!

KRPadilla · February 2010

You could always remove the veil for the reception, but add a fun headpiece to dress up your hair for the reception. I do think of the veil as a ceremony accessory. But, I think it would be fun and a little surprise for guests for you to change up your look for the reception!

alli.pooper · February 2010

I will be keeping my on the entire night. It's the one and only time I get to wear everything together and want to cherish every minute and memory of have in it all : )

plessjm · February 2010

Totally a preference. many brides like to take the veils off to show off their hairstyle and the reception is the perfect time. I am taking my off for that purpose but my best friend is leaving hers on all night. Either way you are never going to to look too informal its your wedding day and your dress will scream bride and beautiful.

krmabojo · February 2010

IF I were going to have a veil i would take it off after the ceremony. I opted to wear a headband instead because I know the veil is just going to annoy me... plus I do not want to spend $50 on a veil or take time to make one when I have other DIYs to do.

jenluxsd · February 2010

Im one of those people that I think its weird to keep the veil on all night. The veil IMO is a ceremony accessory only. For the reception I think the veil needs to come off, at least right after you are introduced. It would bug me to see a bride eating with a veil on.

Also, what about brides that have cathedral length veil, I doubt any would want to have that on all night long.

No one is going to think you are too casual. You are the bride and will stand out no matter what.

JMU_Bride09 · February 2010

I think you can go either way, but I plan to keep it on. How often in your life to get to wear a veil???

Myroni03 · February 2010

I am definitely taking the veil off before the reception.

I've talked to some brides that did wear their veil the entire time and when ppl hugged the bride it would pull and give her a headache. I can get pretty bad migraines anyway so I'm not chancing it.

Besides I want to have a fun comb put in my hair to be special for the reception.

Trae021 · February 2010

For the ceremony I am wearing my mom's veil from her wedding and for the reception I am wearing a birdcage veil so I still have a veil but it's shorter. That's something to consider too. But there is nothing wrong with wearing your veil all day long.

Ckirwin · February 2010

i will be wearing my hair the exact same way and will be taking my veil off for the reception. i like my veil and think it's totally appropriate for our church wedding, but for me personally i would not be comfortable with it on all night. and since i will be wearing a long, facny white gown with done-up hair and make-up, i don't think i will look informal at all. i actually don't know if i've ever been to a wedding where the bride left her veil on for the reception... but it's totally up to you, do what you want! GL!

Anthriel22 · February 2010

I think either way is fine! Im a little conflicted on what to do. I am wearing my mom's veil, and agree with the people who say its the only time you get to wear a veil, so I dont really want to take it off. But then at the same time, I want to show off my hair, which will be done up. I think I will leave the veil on, and if it starts to bug me, Ill take it off. I figure I can play it by ear and just go with what I am feeling a the time!

I also agree that you wont look less formal, you will look like a bride no matter what!

Ashley1017 · February 2010

I agree with everyone else, it is preference. I kept my in all day because it matched my dress and I loved the way it looked in my hair. I was going to take it out if I got hot, but my wedding day was a cooler day so it was not a problem.

jenn.daniel · February 2010

I'm planning on taking it off for the reception. I there's going to be any effort at all going into my hair, I want people to see it!

amlaplante · February 2010

I'm wearing my veil for the ceremony and taking it off for the reception. I'm afraid that since the comb is going underneath the main part of my up do, that it will be falling out all night (my FI's sister had this problem) and I'll have to keep messing with it. Or people might pull on the veil a little while I'm giving and receiving a million hugs. Either way it's personal preference and I don't think not wearing a veil will make you look less formal.

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