veils - for a beach wedding

I think short veil, but not birdcage--birdcage makes me think more Old Hollywood. Something airy and flow-ey, like this example:

Personally I love the sheer long veils that to me epitomize the airy, breezy feel of the beach. Not too into the birdcage as I also picture that to be more Old Hollywood/show biz

I am having my wedding on the beach also and I fell in LOVE with a cathedral length veil, so that's what I'm going with. I don't know if it's the best choice on the beach but I love it so I'm wearing it!

Thx for the help ladies, looks like I have some shopping to do!

Just make sure the officiant positions you so you are facing into the breeze -- otherwise, you'll be fighting with your veil throughout the ceremony. That may mean that you end up standing where the groom traditionally stands.

If you have bridesmaids, they will either wrangle the veil for you or they will be fighting it blowing into their faces.

I totally agree with Nancy. I had planned on taking a few shots on the beach ( ie. not even a whole ceremony), and it was so windy that day that I got about 4 shots before cocktail and my veil was ALL OVER the place. The best was when sand was being blown into my eyes. It depends on the day. I would opt for a short veil, mine ended around my lower back.

Nancy, beach wedding specialist, nailed it. Most of my beach girls have done birdcages or no veil at all, but if it's long, you need to have it blow behind you or it'll make you nuts.

Personally, I wouldn't do a veil with a beach wedding. I'd style my hair with soft beach waves and a fancy comb. But it's also a vintage wedding so maybe a short lace edged veil that will compliment your gown with a seashell comb. Use maybe an antique lace and make your own single layer if you can. I agree with Nancy. If you go with veils, make sure you're facing into the wind. If it's a short veil, it won't be a big pain to wrangle.