Cover up?

Today is all about veils! Its always one of those questions Brides must ask themselves, to wear or not to wear. Thankfully there are many different types and lengths to choose from, which means there is something for everyone! Here is your fool-proof guide to covering up:

Blusher

The blusher is a short, single-layer veil worn over your face during the ceremony, then flipped back over the head or removed before “kiss the bride.” You can wear a blusher solo or with a longer veil.

Flyaway

The flyaway veil is multi-layered and barely brushes the shoulders. This veil is appropriate for more casual looks. 

Elbow

As the name implies, an elbow-length veil extends to your elbows, providing the grace of a veil without overpowering your dress. This style is very popular for more casual weddings.

Finger tip

The fingertip veil extends to your fingertips when your arms are hanging naturally. This very popular veil length complements most wedding dresses, from sleek sheaths to elaborate ball gowns. 

Chapel

The chapel veil extends to the floor, falling over 2 metres from your headpiece and flowing over your train. This veil complements the length of your train and is appropriate for more formal weddings and attire.

Cathedral

The cathedral veil – or royal veil – is the most formal, and the longest. It extends over 3 metres from your headpiece and is usually worn with a cathedral-length train. 

Double tier

Like the name suggests, a double-tier veil consists of two layers (either two veils or a veil and a blusher) that extend to different lengths.

Waltz or ballet

Worn beautifully by our Duchess of Cambridge Kate, this long veil falls between your knees and ankles – a good option if you prefer a long veil, but your dress does not have a train. (You won’t trip on it while dancing, hence the namesake.)

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

Fountain

The fountain veil gathers at the crown of your head and cascades around the face to your shoulders or elbows, like the water of a fountain. 

Mantilla

This Traditional Spanish-inspired veil – often made of lace – drapes over the head to varying lengths. A headpiece is not necessary to keep it in place.