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birdcage or cathedral veil

I originally wanted to go with a cathedral length veil with my dress but I'm really liking the birdcage veils. Do you think a cathedral or birdcage veil would look better with my dress?

Here's my dress

http://www.maggiesottero.com/viewBride.aspx?keywordText=mirabella&keywordType=any&pageSize=15&Id=8607

Thanks!

Re: birdcage or cathedral veil

  • IMO I would choose a cathedral, only a select few can pull of the bird cage - but of course I'd have to see you to know if you could do so.  But the material looks more traditional with the lace look. 
  • I agree w/ Stacks.  I think of a birdcage veil as being more of a "retro" look.  The lace says traditional to me.
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    I agree with the others. I love birdcage, but your dress would go better with the cathedral veil.
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  • A birdcage veil would not go with that dress. 
  • 100% cathedral. Not many can pull off the birdcage well.
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  • Definitely cathedral.
  • I love cathedral veils, and the one thing I regret from my own wedding is not having a longer veil. I love how elegant they look, and they make for awesome pics.
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  • Cathedral, your dress looks very nice and regal, birdcage would be more retro/vintage. If you were going with a short sheath, maybe-- but then your hair and face come into play-- and some people can't pull off a birdcage-- no matter what the dress-- myself include
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  • I really want to say birdcage becuase that's what I'm doing (I hope I'm one of the ones that can pull it off ;) ) but I think a cathedral veil would look stunning with your dress!! They're so dramatic too - I've seen a few recent pictures from our photographer with brides in cathedral veils and they are breathtaking!
  • Thanks everyone! I've been looking at pictures of longer veils with my dress and they do look gorgeous.
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    Check this out, it's a bit of a European trend and you can combine it with a cathedral veil

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  • Yes, I think Cathedral.
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