A couple of months ago Jolene from Veil Trends, and I answered some of the questions that brides most frequently ask us about veils. Today we’re continuing to answer your questions about how to wear veils, veil colors etc…

1.   What hair styles look best with birdcage and blusher veils?

JOLENE:  I have seen birdcage and blusher veils worn with many different hair styles, however I think the best look is an up-do. (For ideas from Jolene on different ways to style this type of veil, view our Youtube Video)

2.  How much of the face should the blusher/birdcage veils cover?

JOLENE:  Depends on the look and the veil style.  For a shorter veil, I prefer the veil to angle across the face as opposed to a  horizontal line (see photo above).  I also like to place blushers across the nose because it keeps the tulle out of the brides lashes.  Then again, we design pieces to cover the whole face (ex. v1309 below).  We also have small blushers attached to fascinators from our 2012 collection (ex. v312 below).  In this case, the comb is always angled to the side with the flowers on the side front of the head, and the blusher just over the forehead and out of the eyes.

Veil Trends V312

 Veil Trends v1309

Veil Trends v1110

3.  What is the best style of veil if you are planning to wear your hair down or partially back (half up/half down)?

JOLENE:  I like a fingertip or ballet length if the brides hair is longer.  If it’s a short cut and barely able to be pulled back I would suggest a double layer or something above the elbows.

4.  When would you suggest choosing a veil with a sewn edge  vs. a raw cut edge?

JOLENE:  That is a tough question because it really depends on the dress.  I am always looking at what’s on the dress.  If the bride likes a certain length that hits a bow, flower, or lace pattern on the dress, I think  a raw edge veil is best so you don’t cut a line through that detail.

JULIE:  I agree that it depends on the dress.  If you have a simpler dress with less embellishment, having an edging on the veil (ex. 1/2″ satin edge, lace edging, beaded edge) can really complete the look.  However, if the dress already has a lot of detail or has raw edges, I think having a veil with a raw cut edge (no edge), looks best.  It also depends on how much you want the veil to stand out.  Having an edge makes the veil more noticeable.

Christos Lorena – a tulle dress with raw cut edges, looks best with a raw cut edge veil.  Notice this veil length perfectly hits the point where the skirt flairs.

Priscilla of Boston 4517 is a silk satin gown.  It was paired with a 1/2″ satin edge veil.  In this case the veil purposefully creates the look and gives pulls the final look in a specific direction.

5.  Veil Trends offers a range of colors including “beige”, “bronze”,  and “oyster”.  When should brides choose a colored veil?  

JOLENE:  Brides with dark skin look absolutely incredible in a bronze veil. It is so stunning!  I believe a bride with dark skin can pull off bronze even if it’s not in her dress color.  We had a bride who once wore bronze shoes and matched the veil to it.  Other colors can depend on the color of the dress. Oyster looks really great with platinum colored dresses, because they are not ivory at all.  Also deeper Ivory dresses or two-toned Ivory gowns look great with Beige.  Gown designers are always switching up colors, adding more grey undertones and taupe or blush colors, that’s when you can’t simply pick ivory or white.