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Nicole
Master September 2020

To Veil or Not to Veil

Nicole, on July 26, 2019 at 11:28 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 32
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Alright all. Here’s a question for you. To veil or not to veil? I’m torn on whether or not to have one for the ceremony as I never really saw myself wearing one for my wedding. If I do go with one, I’d do a simple pencil edge cathedral length, as pictured. (Vine headpiece will be worn and hair will be up in a similar fashion, but obviously done by a professional!) I’ve also included a picture of the back of the dress. My concern would be that a veil would take away from the back. I know I don’t have to make the decision now, but the veil in the pictures is 75% off until Sunday only (making it under $100!) so it’s definitely making me think.

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Latest activity by The Rose Gold Bride, on July 30, 2019 at 12:01 AM
  • Carol
    Devoted October 2019
    Carol ·
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    I don't think the veil takes away from the back of your dress. Besides, you don't have to wear it all day, so there will be plenty of time to show off the back.
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I feel like I'd go with no veil
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  • Brandi
    Devoted September 2021
    Brandi ·
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    I feel it lacks details. I'd go veil less. Your dress stands out on its own.
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  • Yudmila
    Beginner October 2019
    Yudmila ·
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    I agree with Brandi above, it lacks details, Etsy has beautiful ones for that price or you can go to ⬇️ accessories and get something for similar price. Your dress will look good also with no veil. https://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/users/home
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  • Selena
    Super September 2019
    Selena ·
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    I don't think it adds or takes away much to the whole look. But you can never go wrong if you want a veil.
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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
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    I’d skip the veil.
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  • J
    Devoted April 2022
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    How did the veil make you feel? If you felt more bridely/gorgeous etc. I would opt for the veil! If you still feel you are just not a veil kinda gal I would skip out. Also things to consider is your venue, if you are going to be outside and it could possibly be windy I would think about do you want your veil blowing around haha.

    The veil you're looking at is so beautifully simplistic and definitely doesn't take away from your gorgeous gown & back. Plus you have the reception to take off the veil and show off your back details!!
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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    I tried on one with a more detailed trim and it really took away from the dress, hence the leaning toward the pencil edge.
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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    We’ll be outside the entire time. The veil didn’t make me feel one way or another. I also never had “the moment” with the dress, so I don’t believe a veil will sway me toward feeling bridal. Ugh. This has been the hardest part of the entire wedding because I don’t have a clear vision about it! Haha.
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  • R
    Super September 2018
    Rachel ·
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    I’d go very sheer, raw edge with a veil for that dress. Maaaybe some appliqué at the end of the veil if it will be longer than your train. I wanted a veil because photographers can shoot some very gorgeous, very romantics photos using your veil in different ways. So that might be another point for you to consider. 😊
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  • A
    Expert August 2019
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    I think veil for ceremony and then take it off for reception thats what im doing and i have a hair peice for all day so once my veil is off i still have something in my hair for some extra bling

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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    Thanks, all. I reached out to my photographers and they said they’ve gotten some beautiful looks with cathedral veils, so I think I may just go for it. Now to find a silver pencil edged one that doesn’t break the bank!
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  • Denise
    Super September 2019
    Denise ·
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    I have a gorgeous corset back wedding gown and I'm wearing a veil for the ceremony but not for the reception. Maybe that's an option for you? I don't think the veil really takes away from the dress any and would say this is just a matter of preference

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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    Yeah, no matter what, there won’t be a veil for the reception. Too much fabric to deal with. It would strictly be for the ceremony and pictures.
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  • Kirstin
    Dedicated June 2021
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    It looks good both ways, I’m traditional in that I like to have a veil for the ceremony but then it comes off you you dance the night away without one!
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I'm Team Veil! I thought about not wearing one, but then I thought about how this might be my only chance to wear one

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  • Katie
    Devoted November 2020
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    I like the veil
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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    Thanks for all the input, ladies!

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  • O
    Dedicated October 2020
    Osha ·
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    I'm not wearing a veil with my dress but I will be wearing a tiara.

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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    I'm definitely not a tiara girl. But I'm leaning toward the veil. Like Cher said above, you really only get an opportunity to wear one once!

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