One of my friends who is in the midst of planning her wedding came to me last week about deciding on a veil to go with her dress. Initially she didn’t want one, or at least didn’t want to spend too much money on one because she’d only be wearing it for the ceremony and pictures, but decided to see what options were out there. During her search she came across a great website www.wedding-veil.com. Having doubts about getting a veil, the site allowed my friend to order a number of veil swatches at no cost AND free shipping. She was really pleased with the quality of the samples from the site and was able to decide on the perfect veil to go with her dress while staying within her budget!

(My friend decided on a veil similar to this one. It’s floor length and dramatic- and to think she didn’t even want a veil!)

(I love this visor veil and it’s a great deal for only $40!)

I’ve noticed a lot of my friends having a wide variety of veils on their wedding day. I’ve seen visor veils, to floor length, to even one with feathers. I also know a few brides who chose not to wear a veil at all. It completely depends on your style and preference. When shopping for your wedding dress, almost every bridal boutique will be able to pair a veil with your dress. Trying on a number of veils in a number of different styles will help you decide which looks best on you and with the dress. That way, if you do go the Internet route, you’ll have a better idea of the style that you want. Here are a few tips that my friend gave me when ordering veils online:

• See if the site offers swatches of veils before ordering the actual veil- that way you have a better idea of what it will look like and will be happier with your choice
• Make sure the color of your veil matches the color your dress as close as possible- if the colors are a little different go with a lighter colored veil
• Match the style of the veil to the style of the dress- if your dress is quite simple, steer clear of really ornate veils or if the dress has a lot of embellishments try and accentuate those details in the veil as well

 

Do you plan on wearing a veil on your wedding day? If so, what style do you think you’ll choose?