First of all, congratulations to you on your future wedding!

Deciding which veil to wear is an important part in creating your overall wedding day look.  If  you’re asking yourself “where do I start in choosing a veil”, you’ve come to the right place.  Here at CMTJewelry.com we will cover the important steps to selecting the right veil for you.

VEIL STYLE BY LENGTH

Bird Cage Veil 

This short wedding veil can cover just the eyes, skim the nose or fall at the jawline.  Usually made of new or lace, this style is also known as bandeau veil.

Shoulder Length

This veil style hits your shoulders.  A great option for brides who want a traditional-looking veil that doesn’t compete with the details of their dress.

Elbow Length

If you want a conservative look for your ceremony, an elbow -length veil is an elegant way to cover up without wearing a bulky bolero or shrug.

Floor Length 

A floor length veil just grazes the floor and matches the length of the bride’s gown.

Cathedral Length

For the most regal entrance, you will want a length that extends beyond the train of the bride’s gown and is the most dramatic choice

HISTORY OF THE WEDDING VEIL

The bridal veil dates back to Ancient Rome when they would wrap the bride from head to toe in veiling to hide her away from spirits that would want to harm her.

Veils had gone out of style for a long time, but became popular after the wedding of Queen Victoria.  She was dressed in a white dress and veil.  She defined the “classic” image of a bride for centuries.

Nowadays, the bridal veils not seen in. the same way.  While the veil still has many meanings, brides see it as a symbol or innocence. and purity.

Give a look at CMTJewelry.com to see a variety of contemporary veils made especially for you.