A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Wedding Accessory
For many brides, the perfect wedding dress is often the centerpiece of their big day, but it's the accessories that complete the look. One accessory that can make a dramatic impact on your wedding day is the veil. Bespoke veils, in particular, can add a unique and personalized touch to your bridal ensemble. However, finding the perfect bespoke veil can be overwhelming. With so many styles, lengths, and fabrics to choose from, it's easy to get lost in the sea of options. But fear not! In this guide, we'll take you on a journey to unveil the beauty of bespoke veils and help you find your perfect wedding accessory. From understanding the different types of veils to selecting the right length and embellishments, we've got you covered. So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover the world of bespoke veils.
What length should my veil be?
There is not a single answer for this question, as it is based so much so on preference. With current more decorative dress styles, having a simpler veil is the most compatible choice. Traditionally veils are longer than the dress to create a layered affect behind you. This creates the perfect space for a custom monogram.
Things to consider:
The length of the aisle - for longer aisles a long veil suits perfectly as it has the space to be shown off.
Transportation - planning to arrive in/on something unique? having a shorter veil may prove more helpful and less tangled in moving around.
Hair style - many hairdressers insist on having a veil with loops on to “hide” the attachment. But having a veil on a comb allows for easy removal for dancing and a more relaxed evening.
Blusher or not to blusher?
The traditional uses of a blusher are included in the “giving away” part of older ceremonies. As most weddings no longer follow the same purpose, the use of a blusher is for a tiered affect behind the head of the bride and stay behind the head rather then in-front.
White, Ivory, Cream or Nude?
Most modern veils are made of a fabric called tulle. This fabric is a twisted single thread making either hexagons or diamond shapes. There is so little thread in the composition of the fabric, that the shade doesn’t have to be exact. But as a rule of thumb - ‘white’ is paper white and so unless your dress is this shade it is best to choose ivory.
Types of Tulle
Tulle comes in a variety of compositions. Traditionally tulle is made out of pure silk, which is costly as a luxury. Modern veils are a combination of nylons. The tulles can be softer and more floppy, stiff or somewhere in between.
For embroidery purposes diamond tulle, also known as Italian tulle, is the easiest to stitch onto as its diamond shape allows for the embroidery to be anchored more frequently.
Embellishments
How much is too much?
Historically veils have been plain a simple with no decoration. But with sleek and modern themes becoming popular, having a decorative veil with a plain dress is not only more cost affective but allows for more timeless wedding photos.
Matching my dress - whether it is lace, writing or beads and pearls. There are so many options to match your dress and veil.
Stand alone pieces - monograms like initials and dates are a perfect personal touch that match with all wedding themes!