Traditional or Modern Veil, Head Piece, Floral Crown…What’s your choice?

Author Lisa O’Hearn

Like so many sacred Wedding Traditions, the Wedding Veil has its own history too.  Dating back to the ancient Greeks & Romans, Brides were dressed in colorful attire to ward off evil spirits & demons, this often included Colorful veils.  Because of the colorful, sometimes dark color, the bride was unable to see through the veil.  This problem, in turn sparked another tradition that we still recognize today, the Bride being walked down the aisle (usually by the Bride’s Father or a Loved One).

Another use of the veil was to disguise the Bride from her soon to be groom, mostly in arranged marriages.  It’s hard for the modern day Bride to comprehend, but arranged married couples commonly had never seen their new spouse, until the day they wed.  Can you imagine??

Customary to most of us, is the Bride in all white.  Originally this tradition of all white signified symbols of purity, chastity, modesty and obedience.  Still in tradition, are Brides who choose White and Off White Wedding Gowns, however the symbols are no longer the same, for most couples.

For me, as a lover of Fashion, more than Tradition, am happy there are so many choices for today’s Modern Bride.  Here are some of today’s most modern, contemporary and color choices;

The Bird Cage Veil has been in popularity for many generations and today continues to be popular, especially for retro & vintage styled weddings.

The Blusher Veil is usually shoulder length and has a piece of fabric that covers the brides face as she walks down the aisle.  I personally like this type of veil, it can be used in informal or formal weddings and give such a sweet touch, as the Bride first sees her Groom , and he sees her.

The Elbow length veil is just that, falls slightly above or below the elbow.

A chapel length veil is a longer length veil that brushes the floor.   Generally used for a more traditional look, but has become more popular in all types of weddings.

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This link will take you to a tutorial on how to make a Cathedral Wedding Veil

And the newest, greatest Trend of the Season, the Floral Crown.  Your colors and types of flowers are limitless.  Choose from a simple and modest crown to over an over the top eye catcher.

 

Three Helpful Tips:

1. Whatever you choose, it’s best to purchase your dress first, or at least know what style you’re going with, before you consider which style of veil or head accessories.
2. Be curious; try on a lot of different styles.   You may be surprised at how awesome some are, once tried on.
3. Make sure to consider how you’ll be wearing your hair and make sure to take your veil with you to your hair trial appointment.

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Author Lisa O’Hearn, is the  Owner/Designer of Thimbleana Designs, a newly launched Wedding & Event Custom Decor Business.  Coming from the Women’s Fashion Industry, she has taken her knowledge of  business and coupled it with her love of sewing.  (Not to mention her love of  fine, colorful, whimsical prints and fabrics). Lisa understands that each Bride is special and that her Brides Wedding Day should be a unique as the Bride.

 

 

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Date: September 13, 2013

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