Should i wear a veil?

“Veil or no veil?” is a question most modern-day brides might be asked. However, decades ago, it was a no brainer that a bride would wear a veil. It has long been a tradition embedded in a myriad of different cultures and societies all around the world. While veils are an undeniably beautiful aspect of wedding day attire, their purpose was for far more than appearance. In fact, the whole wedding veil meaning and history is fascinating. A veil symbolized virginity, and the act of “unveiling” the bride, or having the father lift the veil and present his daughter to the groom, was symbolically meant to represent the allowance of her to essentially no longer be a virgin. Kind of crazy when you think of it in modern terms, right?

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I got a veil on eBay for literally £3.50 just to see how I liked the dress with it, then bought a slightly pricier one for the actual day once I decided I liked the look and the length

Personally, I would go no veil as I think it would distract from your lovely dress, but I'm not a fan of veils generally and hardly ever think they add anything to the look. Plus I hate having anything on my head or in front of my face like that.

You said you'd never thought of wearing one, so what has made you start thinking about changing your mind? If it's pressure from others, then just ignore them. But if you just like the idea, then ask the boutique if you can try on a few with your dress to see how you feel - you don't have to buy one from them, but it might give you an idea if a veil would be something you would be happy wearing.

View quoted message Yeah it is crazy to think of the tradition in modern terms. It definitely wouldn’t work for me, we’ve been together almost 13 years and have two children together haha.

View quoted message Oh wow that’s a great price even just to try on and see. Thanks for the tip!

View quoted message Thank you very much. I think it’s just when I’m browsing through images of weddings and brides I see a lot wearing a veil rather than not. That’s a good idea to ask the boutique if I can try on and see what I think then. I do love my dress and plan to have my hair down so maybe I just don’t need it. Thanks for reply

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You'll usually see brides in photoshoots wearing veils because a) it's traditional and b) it can make for some fun photography shots. And you may get some pushback from older friends and relatives if you don't wear one - I had a couple of horrorstruck ladies in their 80s at our wedding who are dubious that I was properly married because I wasn't wearing a veil Because EVERYONE wore one back in their day. But it's much more common to go without one now, and it's really down to personal preference.

I think No your dress is stunning would be a shame to hide the detail at the back of dress with one so go without x♥️

View quoted message Aww thank you. I got it for such a bargain too, very lucky. Yeh the more I think about it the more I’m not going to wear one. Less to buy and worry about too haha. When do you get married? Hope all is going well.

View quoted message It's a lovely dress on you glad you found what you want my wedding was this year but we can elled it till next year so much family drama 😭😡 hope all your planning is going well if you did want a veil what about a small one that doesn't cover the back of your dress x♥️

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Hi here is small veils some from Amazon and one fromm jjs house to give you an idea of what length they are on your back x ♥️

View quoted message Thank you very much. I think I won’t bother with a veil in the end. I’m hoping once I’ve had my hair/makeup trial I will know more what the style and look will be over all.

View quoted message Oh no I’m sorry to hear that. Family drama is a nightmare but such a shame that it’s resulted in you postponing. I just haven’t invited family that I think will cause drama. Where are you getting married?

With regard to the origins of the veil I would say about 70% of my brides do not wear it over their face and that is Church weddings and I cannot remember a bride at a civil ceremony ever wearing it over their face.

And has been mentioned they can look good on a photo but then you don't have to have it in your hair all day and most actually don't.

View quoted message It's your decision hun x♥️

View quoted message Thanks they want the big wedding so we planned on eloping everyone found out now we don't speak been so long even fell out with my best friends but hey life goes on x♥️

View quoted message We did plan ceredigion cardigan bay but now not sure x♥️

View quoted message Oh sounds lovely. Why aren’t you sure? We are having some issues with the land owners wanting quite a bit of money from us las min, also having second thoughts but nothing can do really x

View quoted message Just don't know if to do registry near us just 5 minute walk or cardigan we go here for holidays love the area x why do they want more money 🤑♥️

View quoted message What venue would it be in cardigan ? They want us to pay for their solicitors fees for a licence to occupy for 3 days it’s just frustrating as all the way through they’ve said they don’t want us to pay them anything but they’ve been hard work and reluctant to give us permission to erect the tipis up on their land in the first place. It’s right at the back of the hall so we assumed it was part of the village hall but then it all got complicated as the hall trustees wanted us to get permission in writing for use of the land. They assumed it was the council and then it turned out to be privately owned. Michael my fiancé did a great job in contacting the owners etc it’s just been a long drawn out process and in hindsight it we knew all this we wouldn’t of gone through with it all. Sorry for ranting x

Your dress is stunning, such a great choice I currently have the same decision to make and it's not an easy one! In my opinion, as your dress has a stunning train and back detail the veil would take the emphasis away from that. So I'd say no veil. Maybe some lovely hair accessories instead, depending if you're having your hair up, or a subtle headband if down? Whichever you choose you'll look amazing. Enjoy your day xx

View quoted message That's crazy hope it's sorted for you x it's called the blue room I can't even remember will have to have a look again it's been that long x♥️

View quoted message Hi Natalie, aww thank you very much. What is your wedding dress like? I’m pretty sure I’m going to go without a veil now. Like you say it’s just not needed and may take away from my dress. I’m thinking half up half down with waves and plaits with gypsophila in my hair. Thank you again. Where is your wedding venue? X

View quoted message Think we will just have to reluctantly pay it hopefully in separate payments and move on from it. Ah ok fair enough Michelle x

That's such a shame to had more expense remembered it's cardigan castle the blue bird room ♥️

View quoted message Your hair will look lovely and compliment the dress beautifully. We're getting married at South Lodge in West Sussex in August 2024, such a long time to wait but so much to do in the meantime! I haven't bought my dress yet but I'm very close to choosing Ryder by Made With Love, I'm going to a trunk show in a few weeks time to try on more of their dresses so i could change my mind very easily! Although I don't want the dress shopping to end, its been so much fun! What's your chosen venue? X

View quoted message Yeah it is for the sake of a bit of land. It doesn’t affect them. Never mind. We’ve been fortunate with our family contributing financially. Oh that sounds so lovely I’ll have to have a nosey online x

View quoted message Aww thank you. My fiancés cousin is my hair and make up artist and she is so good and the only person I would ask so I’m sure I will be happy with what she transforms me into for the day haha. Oh sounds lovely I bet you can’t wait. Yes enjoy the planning as much as you can. I can’t believe we only have 5 months left! So we are getting married at our local church and then the reception we have hired two giant hat tipis to be put up on a field behind our local village hall. X