The next thing you want to do after deciding on your wedding gown is to find the right wedding veil for it. Wedding veils are not hard to find, but can be tough to choose, as there are so many types of veils that you can choose from. To help you make the right choice, here are some things you should consider:

Your Wedding Dress

Your wedding will greatly determine the length and style of your veil. If your wedding dress has a significant amount of embellishment or adornment, then you should opt for a simpler, classic veil without any embroidery or beadwork. Remember that you have to balance out your dress and accessories to look effortlessly elegant and beautiful.

The Shape of Your Face

Is your face round, oval, square-ish or heart-shaped? You may not notice it, your face’s shape matters a lot in making you look good with a veil on. This is because your veil frames your face. For example, a round face is as wide as it is long. So, choose a veil that can make your face look longer and smaller. You might want to get a veil that has some volume on top of your head and at least shoulder length.

A square face is angular looking, so choose a veil that will soften your features. For someone with a rectangle face, choose a veil that has width around your face but has less volume on top of the head so as to achieve a better balance.

Your Hairstyle

If you are having a high bun for your hairstyle, choose a veil that is minimal in adornment and simple in design. Make sure to talk with your hair and make-up artist and discuss the best veil that would suit your potential hairstyle on your wedding day.

Wedding Location

Location of the wedding also matters when making decisions on wedding veils. If you are getting married in a big church with a long aisle, a cathedral veil would be the perfect choice. If you are getting married in a small wedding venue, like a chapel, you might want to wear a chapel veil that is very similar to the cathedral veil but only a few inches shorter. If you are getting married by the beach, choose a fabric and texture that is soft and flowy, so as to reflect and complement the waves of the beach.

Brides have been wearing veils for thousands of years. It is an ancient tradition, but one that is still very popular with brides today. Just like wedding gowns, veils also follow fashion trends. Here is a look at some of the most current ideas in veils.

There is something about a veil that just says, “Here comes the bride!”. That is why even the most modern of brides will still usually choose to wear one, at least for the wedding ceremony. Of course, you can never go wrong with the classic plain tulle veil, but designers today are also offering veils with some very special and unique details.

A simple gathered piece of tulle can be dramatically transformed with a trim or ornament. Adding a decorative border to the outer edge is one of the most popular and versatile ways to finish a veil. Ribbon borders are one of the most classic veil edges, but there are some additional new and interesting options. Some designers are using three narrow pieces of ribbon to create a more dynamic ribbon edge. Others are using ribbon in a pale color, like blush pink or baby blue.

A border on a veil does not have to be a piece of ribbon, either. For today’s romantic and ethereal gowns, veils with ruffled or pleated edges are a beautiful choice. A soft sheer ruffle or pleat on a veil will also soften a more architectural style of wedding dress. It is one of the prettiest trends in bridal veils.

Other bridal veil trends are in keeping with some ideas that are popular throughout weddings. Just as monogrammed everything is one of the hottest things at weddings, you can carry this concept into your veil. You can order a veil that is customized with your monogram on the back in an elegant script and scroll design. This veil would make a very special wedding keepsake.

Swarovski crystals are another big wedding trend. Brides love crystal bridal jewelry, crystals in their bouquets, even crystals in the vases of the centerpieces. Many brides simply cannot get enough sparkle! If this sounds like you, you will be happy to hear that you can even get crystals on your bridal veil. A dazzling veil is the perfect complement to sparkling Swarovksi crystal bridal jewelry. Tiny crystals can be applied to the body of the veil, or they can be used along the edges to create a beautiful border. One really stunning effect is to have large crystal briolettes stitched to the veil. The way they catch the light as the bride walks down the aisle is incredible.

On the other hand, if you prefer a more old fashioned look, you can also find that in a veil. Very traditional laces, such as Belgian lace, are coming back in style for the bride. You can choose a veil made entirely of a fine Belgian lace (which has a lot of open net areas, so it will not look like you are wearing a tablecloth!) or one with a lace applique just at the edges. If this vintage look appeals to you, be sure to check your attic; some lucky brides may be able to wear the same lace veil as their mother or grandmother.

Tradition and custom play a very strong part in weddings. This is certainly true of the bridal ensemble. The wonderful thing for today’s brides is that you can enjoy following some of the wedding traditions while still adding a modern and personal twist to them.