Veil over the face or not?!

Of course you're not wrong! If you see it as a decorative accessory then that will be how you wear it. They are becoming more of an accessory because many places now make single tier veils (just one piece of tulle, like a silk scarf) which cannot be worn over the face at all.

But I see veils as a decorative, but functional item. Part of the ceremony too with the 'unveiling.'

I guess a better analogy would be a handbag. It's a decorative accessory after all, but with a function of carrying your belongings. I wouldn't bother carrying round an empty handbag all day just to complete my look. But some people might!

Haha, yes, I like this analogy much more! Wonder if women do that...

Having thought more about this over the morning (anything is better than what I'm working on at the moment!) I did stop to wonder if wearing the veil over your face could present a difficulty to the Tog getting a good picture of you coming down the aisle? I know the material tends to be very sheer but if the lighting wasn't great in the ceremony room, could it be an issue?

Any Togs have a view on this please?

Oh dear Lord this thread has stressed me out to the max!!!! ? I was originally unsure as to whether I would wear a veil or not...then I got upset that I would regret it (one opportunity and all that) but I didn't like the idea of wearing it over my face so settled on buying a one tier veil that will hang down my back and now I'm traumatised!!!!! ARGH!!!!!

Dont be traumatised!! I am borrowing my sisters veil - she wore hers under her bun and down her back - I am hoping to wear it over my face(its a two tiered one). Although will be all dependent on weather as hoping to have an outside ceremony, If it is windy I may just ditch the veil! I think you should wear whatever you feel best in. I think that there is no right or wrong way! My OH thinks that they are dated - but its the one thing that I dont really care what he thinks as I wanted to wear one and it goes lovely with my dress. I feel it completes my outfit and he will love it on the day!

Moral of the story - do not let women you do not know on online wedding forums make you doubt your decisions!!

If you have your heart set on a single tier, down-you-back veil, then stick to your guns. The OP here was asking whether or not have a veil and how to wear it. And we gave our opinions. You had already decided! So stop reading!!!! Then you'll feel much better

Ha ha DB!!!! TOO TRUE! So why am I still reading?!

Haha sorry Mrs D2B, didnt mean to make anyone else panic...definately dont change what you want to do based on other peoples opinions, especially if its what you definately want!

If you want a laugh though, ive just found out that the veil my friend has offered me (something borrowed!) is only a single layer one so cant even be used over the face!!!!

In the last 3 years, I have been to 8 weddings, including my own. I did a little tally of veil styles: -

2 wore no veil (1 church, 1 civil)

2 wore a veil over their face (both church)

4, including me, wore a veil but not over the face (2 church, 2 civil)

So really, you can do what you want. I had a double-layered veil and wore it quite high on the back of my head, so I could have worn it over my face if I wanted to, but I decided against it in the end because it didn't look/feel right to me. I disagree that it's pointless to wear if you don't do it "properly" - a nice veil will change your silhouette, makes your shoulders feel a bit less naked if you're in a strapless dress, and can enhance both your hair and your dress.

This is mine:

So really, you can do what you want. I had a double-layered veil and wore it quite high on the back of my head, so I could have worn it over my face if I wanted to, but I decided against it in the end because it didn't look/feel right to me. I disagree that it's pointless to wear if you don't do it "properly" - a nice veil will change your silhouette, makes your shoulders feel a bit less naked if you're in a strapless dress, and can enhance both your hair and your dress.

This is mine:

I'm obviously not a tog ? but I would think an experienced one (and I know you've booked a good'un) wouldn't have a problem getting a good photo. I didn't get married in a particularly bright room, but got decent photos:

And to the OP, I'm 100% for wearing the blusher! After all, when else will you get the chance to do it?

Awwww Stripey you beautiful bride!