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Stefanie, on October 20, 2016 at 6:14 PM

Hi ladies, I have been following all of your posts since getting engaged in November and now need some advice. My mom offered me her veil to use for my upcoming May wedding. My mom got married in 1980, and the veil definitely has an 80's vibe with the large headpiece and fake flowers along the back...

Hi ladies,

I have been following all of your posts since getting engaged in November and now need some advice. My mom offered me her veil to use for my upcoming May wedding. My mom got married in 1980, and the veil definitely has an 80's vibe with the large headpiece and fake flowers along the back brim of the headpiece. Thankfully the lace is very similar to my own dress.

Here's my question: should I use it or thank her and find a veil that is more current?

If I use it, it's really important to me that the veil work with the dress to complement each other and not have one or the other look out of place.

Thanks for your help!

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Super June 2017
SoontobeMrs. · on October 21, 2016 at 12:05 AM
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It fits your dress perfectly
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Devoted October 2016
Emily · on October 21, 2016 at 12:44 AM
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I love the idea of incorporating your mom's veil. I think that would mean a lot to her as well, but its ultimately up to you! Also keep in mind that you will only wear the veil for the ceremony and pictures (probably). I think its beautiful!
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Savvy September 2017
Katie · on October 21, 2016 at 7:11 AM
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My grandmother who passed away when I was a kid made my mom's veil so I've always wanted to wear it. However the original veil is cathedral length, and way too long so we are going to be using the front part of the veil as mine so it fits my dress and style. Talk to mom like PPS have said.
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VIP November 2016
Y&F · on October 21, 2016 at 8:05 AM
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It's beautiful! It will compliment your dress well. In my opinion, I would leave just as is.
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Devoted December 2016
Private User · on October 21, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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Very beautiful together congratulations
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Super September 2017
Carly · on October 21, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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They look great together!! how sweet to wear something of hers on that special day
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Super February 2017
Jennalyn · on October 21, 2016 at 8:30 AM
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Is there a way to remove the head piece and just add a comb? That way tou get to wear her veil but it more suited for you?
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Master August 2017
Private_User832 · on October 21, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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My moms veil is similar and I'm wearing hers
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Master July 2017
Caitlin · on October 21, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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It goes very well with your dress. If you wanted to change anything I would suggest making the headpiece a little smaller as the size is the only thing making it semi dated.
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VIP July 2017
Paquita · on October 21, 2016 at 8:58 AM
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I think it looks great despite coming from the 80s. Its a Blessing in disguise!
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Super October 2016
Rachel · on October 21, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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I loveeeee it! More of a 50s vibe not 80s IMO! Wear it!
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Super October 2016
Rachel · on October 21, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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See how this has a similar crown piece?
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VIP March 2017
mrsanda · on October 21, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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It looks great with your dress! Saves cost and is special I would use it!
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Savvy October 2016
Katie · on October 21, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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I wore my mom's veil but took it off of the headpiece and attached it to a small comb
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