Veil or No Veil

Do the mothers have to coordinate gowns?  Do we have to have a wedding party?  Do I have to do a bouquet toss?  Does the bride have to wear white? The answer to all of these questions is NO!  Modern couples are changing the "rules" about wedding planning.  There are certain traditional aspects to wedding planning that no longer hold true (unless you want them to!).  Couples have the option of customizing their wedding however they'd like to best suite their style and the convenience of their guests.  So does the bride have to wear a veil?  Well the answer there is also no, but if you ask, should the bride wear a veil, we would answer yes!

This is the one day that you get to stand in front of your closest family and friends and declare your undying love for your partner.  It is the one day you get to wear a big, beautiful gown.  It is the one day that everyone focuses on you and your spouse.  It is also the one day that you get to wear a veil!

Now keep in mind that there are many different styles of veils, also keep in mind that you want your veil to compliment your look, not overwhelm it.  Many brides today no longer wear the veil over their face for that reason. Perhaps you have a simple, chic dress and are going for a vintage look, you could wear a birdcage veil.  If you your look is more traditional but still classic then you could wear a veil that is hip length, such as the Sophia Veil pictured below.  You may want something more dramatic to compliment your look and could do a cathedral veil.

Sophia Veil


There is also the option of wearing the veil for the ceremony only.  Many brides are switching to wearing a headpiece, headband or even a flower in their hair for the reception.  The veil can get in the way of hugging guests, photos and dancing (and you don't want that!) so feel free to switch things up for the reception.

Just remember to keep your desired look in mind when picking out your veil and/or headpiece.  Make sure that everything works together from the dress to the makeup to the hair!  We are sure that no matter what you decide you will make a beautiful bride!