Wedding Veils - The final touch

Did you know that the veil was originally thought to protect the bride from evil? Yes, it is true! The veil was used to cover the bride's face to protect her from being seen by evil spirits. In modern time, we just think of it as a beautiful accessory.

If you do decide to be very traditional and wear a veil, what is out there? How do you know which veil to choose? Take a look at your dress. An elaborate dress calls for a simple veil. And maybe a simple dress calls for a fancier veil. Here are some style ideas for veils that are in fashion for 2011 brides:

The Mantilla veil comes to us from Spain, and is a long, elegant veil usually lace lined, but sometimes you can see this style with ribbons or embroidery. The veil is informal and dropped over the head of the bride in a relatively random way, and then it is pinned into place. You may also see this tied around the head of a bride, sort of like a bandanna. The rest of the material cascades down the back. This veil style looks great with silky, sexy dresses and halter gowns as the sheer material provides a “peek-a-boo” covering.

The bird cage veil extends to just below the chin and is made of netting, either French, Russian or English. The difference here is in the netting size with the French weave being tightest and the English loosest. Birdcage veils are pinned to the bride’s hair using pins or hair clips, working well with long or short hair, and are beautiful with vintage, especially tea-length, wedding dress styles as well as a beautiful contrast to sleek, modern sheath styles.