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Madelaine
Dedicated March 2017

Veil over face?

Madelaine, on March 13, 2017 at 3:55 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 9

I'm still undecided about whether I'll wear my veil over my face as I walk down the aisle. If I do, when do I raise it? I've read that traditionally, either the father raises it to give the bride away, or the groom raises it before the kiss.

My parents are processing ahead of me down the aisle but not actually giving me away. I'd rather not wait until the kiss, because it will be difficult to read my vows with an elbow-length veil hanging in front. Any suggestions for an in-between time! Could I have my MOH help raise it after she arranges my train at the front of the room?

(I'm on my phone and don't have the search feature for the forum, so feel free to give me links to previous incarnations of this discussion.)

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Latest activity by StPaulGal, on March 13, 2017 at 4:56 PM
  • APZ
    VIP March 2017
    APZ ·
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    Its vows, not vowels...

    But I suppose you could have your FH flip it once you make it to the end of the aisle...

    I always thought the history behind this was kind of funny. It was meant to be raised by the father of the bride to show the groom that he was marrying the woman he was promised.

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  • Jennifer Hamric
    Jennifer Hamric ·
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    I love the idea of your MOH doing it. She's obviously special to you. Yes, there are "traditional" ways of doing things, but it is your wedding Smiley smile. Do it how you want to do it!

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  • Madelaine
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    Madelaine ·
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    (Sorry about "vowels" typo--that was autocorrect.)

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  • Nessanay
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    I agree with Mrs. Fall Bride.

    I am not graceful and would probably trip so I will not be covering my face. LOL

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  • Madelaine
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    Madelaine ·
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    So, should I lift it myself when I reach the end of the aisle? Or should my groom lift it? If I'm holding a bouquet, I'm not confident in my ability to lift my veil without destroying everything.

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  • LittleDemon
    Master November 2017
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    I would have your FH lift it when you get to the alter. I can't imagine you trying to do it yourself (I'm picturing a one handed wide swinging arm to lift it and you smacking someone on accident or the veil settling weirdly to one side since you can't see what you're doing)

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  • Futuremrswilson
    Master June 2023
    Futuremrswilson ·
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    I am having my father lift my veil when I get to the end of the aisle as I get to my FH. Even if your father isn't walking you down the aisle could he do that for you?

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  • KW
    Expert August 2017
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    I actually like the idea of your MOH doing it--I think it would be really sweet. I don't see how it's weird at all.

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  • StPaulGal
    Master July 2017
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    It seems like a hassle, and the idea kinda squicks me out anyway. I'd skip it unless it's something you feel super strongly about.

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