To Veil or Not to Veil?

2 bridal fashion experts make their case for saying yes or no to the iconic accessory

By Anna Sachse
CTW Features

Image courtesy Hair Comes the Bride

By Anna Sachse

CTW Features

“In my opinion, a veil is the one truly ‘bridal’ piece a woman can wear,” says Gina Ludwig, owner of wedding accessories and styling shops Aisle Style Beauty and Hair Comes the Bride. “There are other times when she might wear a formal gown or hair accessories, but there is no other occasion in her life that she is able to wear a veil.”

Of course, some brides have no interest in wearing a veil despite the tradition; but for those that do, it’s OK to have your veil and accessories, too – simply choose a veil style that will accommodate your hair jewelry (either pinned beneath or over the top, if the accessories are small) and then remove it for the reception.

Alternatively, a bride could opt for a smaller veil-and-headpiece-in-one, suggests Rachel Leonard, fashion director for Brides magazine. Veil and headpiece specialist Sara Gabriel has numerous couture options, including a French netting side pouf with feathers and crystals and a tulle hair band with side tendril and ruffled silk organza flower.

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