When it comes to your wedding day, every tiny detail of your look matters. For some brides, wearing a bridal veil is essential, traditional and romantic. For others it is not so important and can feel outdated and maybe a bit old fashioned.

The most important thing is your wedding dress accessories should be personal and reflect your own unique style. If you’re undecided about wearing a veil on your big day, the following should help you make the right decision.

Say “Yes” to the Veil

We’ve all seen those romantic veil shots that create a sense of mystery and intrigue. The delicate, soft fabric flowing in the wind creating the opportunity for lots of gorgeous shots by the photographer. We can totally see why veils are making a big comeback in Australia. Lace styles are leading the way and we love the touch of romance and tradition they create.

There are so many reasons to say “yes” to a veil. These include:

• Veils are traditional, timeless and classic.
• They can be subtle or dramatic.
• Allow for stunning photo opportunities.
• Veils come in many different lengths, styles and colours.
• The right style can compliment the bride’s hair up-do.
• Veils are much more affordable than they used to be.
• They can have real sentimental value.
• Veils can bring out the best features of a wedding dress.

Reasons not to Wear a Veil

Not too convinced? These are some reasons you might avoid a veil on your special day:

• It’s simply just not your style! That’s OK as they are not for everyone.
• You may prefer the more modern look, not so classic and traditional.
• A veil can be impractical, especially if you’re getting married on a wet and windy day.
• You may have spent more than enough money on your hair up-do, hair accessories and your make-up. You may not want to hide it all behind a veil.

• It is just another item to think about and remember on your big day.
• Veils can be seen as old fashioned and outdated.
• Is your dress backless? A veil might hide the best feature of your dress.
• Having a veil can impact your hair style choice.

To Veil or Not To Veil?

The choice is totally yours! Choose from a birdcage wedding veil (short, vintage, covers only part of the face, usually made of lace) or go for a floor length wedding veil that gently grazes the floor and is the same length as your dress. Or avoid the veil completely.

You need to be comfortable and feel like your overall look represents your unique style and personality so don’t feel like you have to follow trends. Your dress will be the most important element of your bridal look and it’s important to get the accessories right too.

Need some expert advice? At Destiny Chic, we’d love to showcase some dresses within our bridal collection that would look amazing with a veil if that’s what you’ve decided on. Likewise, we have some stunning creations that would be best suited to minimal bridal head wear like headbands and flowers.