Wedding Veils Selection

Certain things need to be considered when selecting the wedding veil length. They are —
• Height of the bride
• Length of the Dress
• Detailing of the Dress
1. If the bride is less than 5′4″ he should select an elbow length veil (30” long). If she is over 5′7″ she should select a fingertip veil (36” long). If she is in between those heights, then she can probably go with either length — it just depends on whether she prefers a short length, i.e. elbow or a longer length i.e. fingertip.

2. The bride should also consider where on her head she would be wearing her wedding veil. If she is wearing it towards the back of her head, the veil needs to be longer.

3. You should consider the detailing on the back of your dress and the overall design of the dress. The veil length should be cut just above or below any focal point on your dress. It is unwise to choose a veil length that ends right where your bodice begins because it cuts you in half visually (something just above or just below). If you have a sharply defined waistline, don’t choose wedding veils that end right at the waistline – something slightly above or below it.
Different types of veil length
The best thing to do is to put on your dress and get a tape measure and see where the different length veils will fall.
Elbow Length: It is generally used for shorter gowns without a train and will show off any detailing at the waist of the gown. It is mainly used for formal and semi-formal weddings. An elbow length veil best compliments a dress with a full skirt. The veil should end below a low back but above the start of the skirt.
Fingertip Length: It can be worn with any gown longer than tea length. It falls right at the fingertips of the bride if her hands are at her side and is used for formal and semi-formal weddings.
Chapel Veil: This veil is three yards long, looks best with a long-sleeved, full-length gown.
Cathedral Length: They are used for formal weddings and generally the wedding veil will extend onto the floor at least six inches past the train. Cathedral length veil looks best when worn with a cathedral or semi-cathedral length gown.

Blusher: A shoulder-length layer of the veil that is worn over the face. Typically combined with other lengths and used for both formal and semi-formal weddings. Don’t underestimate how much the blusher will soften and transform your appearance. This is the one item that will bring everyone to tears!

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