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Wedding: Veils and Headpieces

So, you have your dress- now you need a veil and a headpiece. Whether it is long or short, plain or accented with rhinestones, the veil can be the ultimate accessory. And the headpiece can add that final touch that will make your wedding gown truly sparkle. The consultants at The Villager on Broadway can help you make the perfect choice.

When choosing your veil, it is important to remember to keep things in proportion. The headpiece should also compliment your gown and veil. The shape of your gown should determine the style of the veil and the headpiece should reflect the beading and design of your gown. The Villager on Broadway carries a variety of styles that can compliment your dress perfectly.

Veil Lengths:

  • Blusher: A short veil, often chin length that is worn over the face in the procession
  • Flyaway: A wispy, multi-layered demi-veil that barely brushes the shoulders
  • Elbow: An A-line veil that ends anywhere from the elbow to the fingertip
  • Fingertip: Usually multi-layered, this length should graze your fingertips
  • Knee-length: Sometimes oval shaped, this length gets its name from where it ends - just above your calves
  • Floor-length: This cascading style ends right at the heels
  • Sweep: A veil that extends 8 to 12 inches behind your gown
  • Chapel: This formal veil falls seven feet from the headpiece
  • Cathedral: The most regal veil length, it extends over seven feet from the headpiece

Hints

  • The fullness of the cathedral length veil balances out a big ball-gown skirt
  • If your gown is a slender knee length sheath, try a narrow chapel length veil to mimic the slim lines
  • You can create a clean line by pairing a sweep veil with a gown sporting a short puddle train
  • A princess-line gown goes well with a triangular shaped fingertip veil
  • If your dress is multi-layered, try a multi-layered circular veil for charming elegance
  • If your dress is narrow and long, try a waterfall fingertip veil. It will add softness and dimension

Designers Web sites

Below are the designers we carry, but please ask about other lines.

Symphony

Bel Aire

AA Bridal