» choosing a wedding veil http://www.perfectoutdoorweddings.com   Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 Choose the Perfect Veil for Your Outdoor Wedding http://www.perfectoutdoorweddings.com/index.php/660/choose-the-perfect-veil-for-your-outdoor-wedding http://www.perfectoutdoorweddings.com/index.php/660/choose-the-perfect-veil-for-your-outdoor-wedding#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:42:21 +0000 Victoria Sinclair http://www.perfectoutdoorweddings.com/?p=660 There are so many unique styles to choose from when selecting your perfect wedding veil.  The variety of materials, designs, and decorative details available may be a bit overwhelming, especially for what may seem to be an insignificant part of your extravagant event.  However, a veil can be a vital part of your wedding apparel, [...]]]> There are so many unique styles to choose from when selecting your perfect wedding veil.  The variety of materials, designs, and decorative details available may be a bit overwhelming, especially for what may seem to be an insignificant part of your extravagant event.  However, a veil can be a vital part of your wedding apparel, whether you are selecting a veil for religious reasons or for its pure beauty.   Here are a couple of things to take into consideration when selecting your veil:

  • Length
  • Fullness
  • Fabric
  • Decorative Details

Depending on the style of your dress, your face shape, hair length, and your individual preference, the variety of veils available for you to choose from are innumerable.  If you know ahead of time what you are looking for, specifically considering these four details, then finding your perfect wedding veil will be a piece of cake!

For an outdoor wedding you may want to consider a veil of shorter length.  A long veil can be elegant and beautiful, especially when delicately flowing behind you in the natural breeze, but your wedding day weather may not be “picture perfect” and a long veil would certainly interfere.   You may prefer a thin, light fabric for your wedding veil, but for an outdoor wedding consider selecting a slightly heavier fabric, like chiffon.  The fuller, heavier fabric will stay in its place better than a finer fabric such as bridal tulle.  Also, you may want to consider selecting a veil with decorative jewels or diamonds around the edges or at the bottom, which will assist in holding the veil in its place throughout the ceremony.

If you are a DIY bride and have the time and creativity, try making your own wedding veil.  First, decide on your veil’s length, fullness, fabric, and style.  Here is what you will need:

  • Scissors
  • Small veil comb (or tiara with comb)
  • Fabric glue
  • Needle, thread
  • Fabric (of your choice, most commonly soft tulle)
  • Embellishments (diamonds,ribbon, lace, jewels, pearls)

Some sample measurments:

  • Shoulder-length veil: cut 24 inches of fabric
  • Waist-length veil: 32 inches
  • Fingertip-length veil: 40 inches

Step 1: Measure fabric to your desired length, fold the fabric in half, and cut.

Step 2: Sew your finished edges—add lace, ribbon, or other elegant trim (if desired).

Step 3: Add your embellishments—add diamond or jewels with fabric glue.

Step 4: Gather the veil together at the top and sew it into the comb using a needle and thread with a running stitch.

Be sure to try your veil on, see that it lays properly, and that you are happy with the placement of each of your embellishments.  Finally, your perfect, personalized veil is complete!

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