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After you've found the perfect gown, it's time for the crowning touch - VEIL. Your headpiece and veil is what surrounds your face, and is truly the finishing touch for your wedding day. Don't be overwhelmed by the amount of choices out there, following below simple steps, you will be able to decide on which suits you and your gown the best in no time.
1. COLOR: this is the easies step. Always remember: if there is any color variation between the dress and your veil, you always want to choose a veil that is a shade lighter (versus a shade darker) than your gown.
1. White: This a bright (stark) white color. If your gown is called "white", this is the veil color you need to select.
2. Diamond White: Also called off-white. It was made for silk white gowns which are not a stark white color. It usually goes well for "candlelight" or "antique white" gowns also.
3. Ivory: Our ivory color is a very soft, light shade of ivory with subtle yellow undertones. If your gown is called ivory, this is usually the best choice for you.
4. Champagne: Champagne colored veils with a slight brown overtone to match champagne or dark ivory wedding dresses. Usually it needs to be special ordered
2. TIERS: 1 tier? 2 tiers? 3 tiers? or even 4 tiers?
1. 1 tier: they do not have a blusher. The one tier provides a subtle look of elegance. It is also a nice choice for the bride who wants to wear a veil in the back of the head, say to accentuate and up-do hairstyle.
2. 2 tiers: they do have a blusher. They work well with any hairstyle. Two-tier veils are for the bride that wants a more formal or traditional look. You can use the blusher to cover your face when you walk down the isle
3. 3 tiers or more: The layered look is fun and dramatic. Top tier can be used as blusher. Sometimes, go with the detachable version which allows you to take tiers off as you go through the ceremony. A transformer!
3. LENGTH:
1. Elbow, Finger tip, Waist, Chapel, Cathedral are some typical ways to call veil length. However, we strongly recommend you to measure yourself to get an idea of what length you need. Keep in mind that if you are wearing it toward the back of your head, the veil will be longer and if you are shorter, the elbow length veil may becomes a fingertip veil for you. What the picture shows on eBay may not be the same as how you wear it.
2. Always consider the detailing of your dress. The veil should accentuate and be proportional to the dress, not take away from its details. Your veil length should be cut just above or below any focal point on your dress. For example, don't choose a veil that ends right where your bodice begins. This will visually cut you in half. If you have a sharply defined waistline, don't choose a veil that ends right at the waistline.
3. A cathedral length veil should only be worn with a chapel or cathedral length gown. Keep in mind that chapel and cathedral length veils can be difficult to maneuver and a fingertip length veil will look just as lovely with a chapel or cathedral length gown.
4. VEIL DESIGN: Ultimately it is personal preference when it comes to design, however, below descriptions may help you to make decisions.
1. Plain Veil: Usually finished with or without edge, but no other embellishments. The most simple, easy-going kind. Can go with almost any gown.
2. Veil with accents (pearls, rhinestones, etc): Gives some extra sparkles, very popular these days, look great in the picture.
3. Veil with color: You can choose to wear your veil to match to your wedding color theme, fun, fun, fun!
4. Lightly beaded veil: Very elegant, depending on the beading design, the simpler it is, the easier it is to match wedding gowns. However, if your wedding gown has certain beading design, it is a great idea to have your veil share the same design.
5. Heavily beaded veil: Imperial, stunning, definitely give your guests a wow factor. Just make sure don't go too crazy, if you already have a heavily beaded gown, maybe you should not choose a heavily beaded veil.
6. Lace Mantilla: Traditional, goes well with lace gowns.
Now you've decided what you want, continue to read about our easy 4 steps of finding the best quality veil on eBay. How to find the best quality veil on eBay
Check out our huge selections of wedding veils and accessories and you will not be disappointed. Shop Now!
1. COLOR: this is the easies step. Always remember: if there is any color variation between the dress and your veil, you always want to choose a veil that is a shade lighter (versus a shade darker) than your gown.
1. White: This a bright (stark) white color. If your gown is called "white", this is the veil color you need to select.
2. Diamond White: Also called off-white. It was made for silk white gowns which are not a stark white color. It usually goes well for "candlelight" or "antique white" gowns also.
3. Ivory: Our ivory color is a very soft, light shade of ivory with subtle yellow undertones. If your gown is called ivory, this is usually the best choice for you.
4. Champagne: Champagne colored veils with a slight brown overtone to match champagne or dark ivory wedding dresses. Usually it needs to be special ordered
2. TIERS: 1 tier? 2 tiers? 3 tiers? or even 4 tiers?
1. 1 tier: they do not have a blusher. The one tier provides a subtle look of elegance. It is also a nice choice for the bride who wants to wear a veil in the back of the head, say to accentuate and up-do hairstyle.
2. 2 tiers: they do have a blusher. They work well with any hairstyle. Two-tier veils are for the bride that wants a more formal or traditional look. You can use the blusher to cover your face when you walk down the isle
3. 3 tiers or more: The layered look is fun and dramatic. Top tier can be used as blusher. Sometimes, go with the detachable version which allows you to take tiers off as you go through the ceremony. A transformer!
3. LENGTH:
1. Elbow, Finger tip, Waist, Chapel, Cathedral are some typical ways to call veil length. However, we strongly recommend you to measure yourself to get an idea of what length you need. Keep in mind that if you are wearing it toward the back of your head, the veil will be longer and if you are shorter, the elbow length veil may becomes a fingertip veil for you. What the picture shows on eBay may not be the same as how you wear it.
2. Always consider the detailing of your dress. The veil should accentuate and be proportional to the dress, not take away from its details. Your veil length should be cut just above or below any focal point on your dress. For example, don't choose a veil that ends right where your bodice begins. This will visually cut you in half. If you have a sharply defined waistline, don't choose a veil that ends right at the waistline.
3. A cathedral length veil should only be worn with a chapel or cathedral length gown. Keep in mind that chapel and cathedral length veils can be difficult to maneuver and a fingertip length veil will look just as lovely with a chapel or cathedral length gown.
4. VEIL DESIGN: Ultimately it is personal preference when it comes to design, however, below descriptions may help you to make decisions.
1. Plain Veil: Usually finished with or without edge, but no other embellishments. The most simple, easy-going kind. Can go with almost any gown.
2. Veil with accents (pearls, rhinestones, etc): Gives some extra sparkles, very popular these days, look great in the picture.
3. Veil with color: You can choose to wear your veil to match to your wedding color theme, fun, fun, fun!
4. Lightly beaded veil: Very elegant, depending on the beading design, the simpler it is, the easier it is to match wedding gowns. However, if your wedding gown has certain beading design, it is a great idea to have your veil share the same design.
5. Heavily beaded veil: Imperial, stunning, definitely give your guests a wow factor. Just make sure don't go too crazy, if you already have a heavily beaded gown, maybe you should not choose a heavily beaded veil.
6. Lace Mantilla: Traditional, goes well with lace gowns.
Now you've decided what you want, continue to read about our easy 4 steps of finding the best quality veil on eBay. How to find the best quality veil on eBay
Check out our huge selections of wedding veils and accessories and you will not be disappointed. Shop Now!
Guide created: 01/04/08 (updated 09/21/09)
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