Veil or no veil?

I totally get it! Can you have a shorter veil (like fingertip length) and not have it covering your face? Just in the back? My sister had a birdcage veil for her second marriage and it was gorgeous, maybe that could be an option for you depending on your wedding vibe. Or have a really pretty headpiece only? There are so many unique options these days!

I feel the same way. It's just not my style and there are so many other options you can do now days. Personally, I'm having a fall outdoor wedding so I'm wearing a flower wreath.

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Do you think that's ok, to have a veil and walk down the aisle without it over my face? People won't think that's odd?

I have a very pretty headpiece I am wearing sort of as a headband so a veil in the back won't be near it.

I agree. I didn’t want a veil for my second wedding. There are lots of hair pieces out there that are really pretty. I opted for something very simple be had I had a beach wedding.

I actually went with no veil mostly because I didn't like the way it looked on me. Try other options ! Like birdcages or headbands or hair pieces

View Quoted Comment I don't think it's odd at all! Actually I think it's kinda old fashioned to wear it over your face, but that's just my preference. Unless the bride needs to for religious reasons of course. Do what makes you feel comfortable and beautiful!

I have a friend that wore a small delicate birdcage for one of her wedding dresses. I am getting a chapel or cathedral length veil in the back (not a fan of the ones that cover the face) because my dress has a super short train for the ceremony and switching to a birdcage for the reception.

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Most people nowadays don't have it cover their faces anyway!

View Quoted Comment I personally hate anything covering my face, I'm doing a fingertip veil cause this will be the only time I get to wear a veil and not look ridiculous lol

Personally, I love the veil. I chose to go Semi-Cathedral since we are getting married on the beach. Feel it will look great in pics. But girl, do what suits you! It's your big day and not having a veil isn't gonna change how gorgeous you'll look.

I have a fingertip veil that wont cover my face. I dont really focus on the symbolism but that it is a pretty headpiece that makes you feel bridal. I mean, how many chances do you get to wear something like that. I'm taking it off for the ceremony. I think it alls preference. A lot of people go without one. I would do at least a headpiece of some kind even if it is small.

I’m wearing a fingertip veil. I really love the veil with my dress, but the real reason is that I have one day to dress however I want. I’m going all out! I think no veil is perfectly fine! Whatever makes you happy and comfortable!

View Quoted Comment I’m not covering my face and part of me doesn’t want to cover the back of my dress.. I may forego the veil all together who knows. I have a long cathedral veil because I like the drama of it all. Lol

I'm not going to have a veil. I felt the same way about it feeling costume-y. Beautiful for some, but not for me. I'm also wearing lavender and special ordering the dress with no train, so I'm probably not the best person to ask.

But...and I'm sure most of you are too young (or didn't have an older brother who was obsessed with karate) but it always makes me think of a line from an incredibly 90s movie called "Surf Ninjas"

"Chick's gotta veil, dude better bail!"

I'm not doing a veil. Extra money for a piece of fabric. I'm not going to lie and say I didn't find one that I totally love, but I couldn't justify spending any money on it and I'm not religious either.

I tried one veil on to appease the consultant, and immediately removed it. It didn’t feel like me at all, and I will be wearing flowers in my hair.

I had a fingertip length veil. I’ve never seen a bride in real life wear it where it covers her face and I go to about 4-5 weddings a year! It also definitely doesn’t symbolize virginity. But you should do what you are most comfortable with.

Omg... I'll be honest I have not even CONSIDERED these things and haven't tried any dresses on yet, but I will say I have not been to any recent weddings where the bride had a veil over the front of their face.

Honestly, with everything regarding the wedding, do what works for you - no veil, a clip-on in the back, you do you!

I'm sure it will be great no matter what.

Congratulations!

For exactly what you said I’m not doing it. I’m not religious so I figured nahhh.

I went with a long veil as a way to add a little pizzazz to the dress. I don't intend to wear it over my face. I wasn't originally going to get a veil but I tried one on and liked the look. So I'm not wearing it for a religion, I'm wearing it for me.