Veils and Headpieces

Size is important, it should be an accessory to complement the dress, not to overwhelm it. Take your dress along with you as you shop for your veil, as the two must match well.

If tall and thin, you may desire a larger scale veil. Likewise, if you are petite, you may opt for a smaller headpiece. Your face shape will also help to determine the shape of the veil. Brides with narrow faces may want a veil that adds volume, especially by a airy veil that puffs out at the top. For a rounder facial shape, you want a veil, that by shape or material selection, creates a vertical element.

Don't cover up a lovely back of a dress with a veil, remember that for the most significant part of the ceremony, your back will be to the audience.

Looking for a great alternative to a veil. For a simpler look, choose a garland of flowers to be worn in your hair. As with veil selection, choose flowers with proportion in mind. You don't want a look of a rose garden in your hair, as much as you wouldn't like to have a few, simple flowers get lost in a natural hair style.