Second time Bride ... to veil or no?

If you want a veil, wear one! I don't see why being a second time bride should matter.

I've never heard of 2nd time brides not wearing veils....go for it!

I am a second time wife (my first wedding was in the JoP's apartment with only immediate family) and I had no problem wearing a white dress or a veil. One friend made snide comments such as "If I ever get married I won't be wearing white as I am not a virgin." I told her that its a fashion choice and I have no problems wearing white. I wondered if it would be appropriate to have a veil given that I was 40 on my wedding day but after talking it through with those closest to me I decided that I really felt more "bridal" with the veil and that I wanted it and could afford it so that's what I did.

This is a second wedding for both of us. I am wearing white, and I might do a birdcage veil. I say do whatever makes YOU feel beautiful!!

You are the bride. No one gets to tell you what you can and cannot wear. If you want to wear white and a veil you should do it. Just because it isn't your first wedding doesn't mean you can't rock the same look as first time brides. A bride is still a bride.

Thanks ladies for the support. I had no problem wearing white ... as for those and their concerns over virginity... um ... really? You can even get maternity wedding dresses. I thought of a bird cage but it doesn't really suit me. My 20 year old daughter says the elbow length veil was simply georgous on me and he said "Mom, you don't look a day over 35" lol Bless her heart. xo

Well, seeing as the veil comes from the day when the bride and groom didn't meet till they were married, and they didn't want the groom to run away (seriously? what if SHE wanted to run away?), I'd say wear whatever the heck you want-- wear a white negligee, wear a black 'all purpose dress', wear a cathedral length veil with a short white dress-- not one bit of it makes you more or less married, and whatever you wear *someone* will complain, so ignore them and make yourselves happy!

@Zoe!! Love your thoughts!! Thank you!!!

Most "traditions" like the veils are so outdated that we all break them these days. If you want to wear a veil, go for it!

I know some second time brides that skipped it, while others that didn't have their dream wedding the first time around wore it. Do whatever you want!

You can wear whatever you want, the "rules" don't really apply anymore. I've read a lot about it too because, this is my second wedding, I am 38. I might wear a white dress, and I probably won't wear a veil because I don't think I want one. (Might change my mind after I go dress shopping tomorrow.)

It's the second marriage for both of us, and I am wearing a veil. I definitely did not during my first wedding, I thought they looked dumb...totally changed my mind this time around!

I agree with the others. Its your day, wear what you want and what makes you feel beautiful. These days, there aren't many virgins getting married but they all still wear white. To hell with people and their rigid rules about your life. Just my two cents.

I would do what you want and not let anyone else sway you. I have yet to make my final decision as a 41 year old 2nd wedding bride. I will most likely skip it but not because of age.

This is my 2nd marriage but first real wedding. I'm wearing ivory, only because that's the color I liked my dress in, and a veil because it's beautiful and makes me feel more bridal. Do whatever makes you happy! I'm having a 16-year-old flower girl, and everyone thinks I'm crazy, but that's what makes me happy so I don't care!

I'm don't plan on wearing one but only because I don't want to. If I wanted to wear one no one would tell me otherwise. I plan on wearing white for my 2nd marriage/wedding. If you want a veil-rock that veil.

Think about how you want to feel and look for your groom that day. If you want a veil- wear a veil. This is about YOU and your groom- no one else. You look exactly how YOU want to look, and you will look flawless! Confidence is the best accessory