Veil or not?

I'm not as having a veil as it's not me and there is a lot of lace on the train of my dress so, in my opinion, it would look a little OTT. What is your dress like?

Have you tried a veil on with your dress? I didn't think I'd want one but as soon as I tried one on I felt like a bride and had to have one. You could go for something very plain if your dress is detailed.

I dont like the connotations (I.e. misogyny) so I'm not having one. The irony is, I tried one on and thought it looked great! Do what's right for you.

I always though wearing a veil was supposed to protect the bride from evil spirits.

I haven't tried one on with my dress. It's got a lace back and i don't want to hide it

My dress is Camilla by Romantica

Yet another reason not to wear one! I always saw veils as symbolic of female submission, mainly because of their association with with forced marriages. Men used to bargain with eligible women's fathers for their hand in marriage. After the ceremony, the veil would be lifted so the groom could then see who he had married, so the veil was to prevent the groom from backing out of his deal if he thought she was ugly. CLEARLY this is not now the case but it's one tradition I'd rather keep as part of History.

I didn't want a veil. Thought it was old fashioned and pointless and then I tried one on in the shop 'for a laugh'. It was gorgeous, I felt like a bride and now I'm having one, ha!

I'm getting a single tier one and none of that over my face business. My dress has a beautiful, detailed back but I don't care. I'm only wearing it for the ceremony and a few pictures then I'm whipping it off. I'm not spending loads on one, seen some that are hundreds and that does feel ridiculous to me.

Ah, I see why you'd want to steer clear then. I do love my veil and won't be covering my face with it!

I am not having one - just because it didn't look right with my dress. I didn't think of the meaning behind the veil to be completely honest - and if I had felt right in one any meaning behind it wouldn't have bothered me.

I would say go with what feels right for you and what goes best with your dress.

I would say it depends on the dress. If you have a strapless dress, then a nice sheer one will add something to it. Can't really comment more until a photo of the dress is seen.

This is the dress, (it's got a lace back) http://www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk/collections/romantica/2013/camilla/full

I'm still undecided. Was definitely not going to have one as I share IGBMN's view...then the woman in shop put one on me and I loved it! Bought a cheap one so I could play with hairstyles before I definitely decided to get one and now I think it looks old fashioned! Still think some can look really pretty though so will probably change my mind a few more times between now and "W" day! :-/

I think the only way to decide is to try one on next time you go to try your dress on, the shop should have a variety of veils and some headpieces you can try with it.

I initially wasnt that fussed about one, but the second I tried one on with a dress (not even my dress) I was sold, I loved how it looked and felt really bridal in it. Same with the headpieces, I tried a random sparkly one on and although it wasnt anything like what Ive bought I still loved how it finished the outfit off for me so I knew I wanted one after that. If you try some veils and/or headpieces and dont feel anything either way then I probably wouldnt bother.

The veil material/pattern etc would need to be taken into consideration too - My dress does have some detailing on the back, but my veil is a completely plain, sheer, long single tier so you can still kind of see through it....plus I wont be wearing all day and night so the dress will still get chance to stand out on its own. Though it might well depend on your dress detail - give us a flash!

Ok, here's a quick flash :-) click 'full' to see a close up [View:http://www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk/collections/romantica/2013/camilla/full:550:500]

Awh, beautiful dress!! See I can't help cus being a veil lover I think that dress would look lovely with one...definitely go and try some, you'll soon decide then :-D

Http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/17/isis-orders-women-iraq-syria-veils-gloves

This article was published today. Unfortunately this more or less shows the veil as a way of controlling women is in some areas of the world no longer a thing of the past.

What about a shorter veil. I had buttons all down my dress that I didn't want to hide so had a veil just below my shoulders.

I like veils and think they're pretty. I understand the connotations behind them and it makes me feel uncomfortable. Not sure what I'll decide in the end!

It's a beautiful dress! I think it would definitely suit a veil. I've seen some amazing Cathedral length ones. Like others have said, probably best to try some different types of veils (material and length) with your dress on to get a better idea of whether it will go. I think it is mainly for the ceremony and photographs. You can always remove it for the reception and people will be able to take in the detail on the back of the dress in more from the reception onwards.

I think the meaning of 'wedding veil' actually differs according to some religions and history. For example, 'wedding veil' in Christianity signifies purity and virginity of the bride as well...

There are lots of wedding traditions that started off very differently, like groomsmen, there to either aide in the capture of the bride, or protect her from other would be kidnappers!

I didn't want a veil and had planned to just have a small flower clip or something in my hair, but my mum was desperate for me to have a veil and a proper headpiece, so I tried it on to make her happy. I absolutely adored the tiara and must say I rather liked the veil too so I ended up with the whole shebang! Try some on, see what you think. Gorgeous dress too!