Borrowing a Veil

I don't think its rude but, obviously, if she says no then let it go and don't push the request. My FSIL offered to let me borrow her veil but, it wasn't a style I wanted so I politely turned her down.

I found my veil on the David's Bridal website. It purchased it on a flash sale...regular $300 marked down to $45. You could also check Etsy, Amazon, etc. If you are crafty you may even be able to make your own.

I don't think it's rude, but be prepared for her to say "no". If she got it preserved or it's in storage already she might not want to take it out. You could offer to get it preserved or re-preserved for her, but don't push if she says "no".

Etsy or Amazon or the sale sections of bridal sites would be places to look, but good quality cathedral-length veils are going to be more expensive than shorter ones no matter where you look.

I asked to borrow my friend's veil. She was my bff and roommate in college (10 years ago), but we still keep in touch - so I felt close enough to ask. She was happy to let me borrow it (after asking her sister since she actually borrowed it from her sister) and brought it to me at my bachelorette party.

I can see MrsBdeG's point, but I think there are a lot of brides who also don't really care. I actually really love the idea of my something borrowed being my veil. I think it's a judgement call on that girl's personality. Also mine isn't cathedral length so maybe things are different (since mine is smaller so less chance of getting messed up).

I see nothing wrong with asking. The worst thing to happen is she says no

One of my close friends offered for me to borrow her veil because she knew I was torn about even wearing one at all. I am pretty sure it's going to be a game day decision for me as to whether I wear one or not.

I personally wouldn't mind letting someone borrow my veil, but I could see how some brides might. I bought my veil for $5 off ebay, it's cathedral length. I bought it totally assuming it would look cheap since it was only $5 but it actually looks great and is exactly what I need. I also found some veils on etsy for around $35-45, so deals are definitely out there. I can't really understand how anyone pays upwards of $300 for a veil you wear an even shorter period than your dress, but to each their own.