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Wedding Superstitions - Wearing a Veil?

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Lynnie, on April 17, 2018 at 11:05 AM

How much do you buy into this wedding superstition ? This is one of the oldest wedding superstitions that dates back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions. The bride wore a veil to protect herself from evil spirits trying to do her harm! Wearing the veil over the bride's face was a way to "hide"...

How much do you buy into this wedding superstition ?

This is one of the oldest wedding superstitions that dates back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions. The bride wore a veil to protect herself from evil spirits trying to do her harm! Wearing the veil over the bride's face was a way to "hide" from these evil spirits, who allegedly can't curse the bride if they can't see her! I'm not sure how many people still know of or believe this superstition, but veils still remain popular (if only for the fashion).

Do you believe in this superstition? Are you or your fiancée wearing a veil over your face to ward off evil spirits?

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Devoted May 2018
Brenda · on April 17, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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I was going to wear a veil but decided on a hair comb instead.
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Super January 2019
PalmTrees · on April 17, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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Won’t be wearing a veil and definitely don’t believe in that superstition.
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Champion June 2010
Laura · on April 17, 2018 at 10:15 PM
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I hadn't planned on wearing a veil at all. I was going to wear a white flower clip in my hair. But the week before the wedding the flower went missing. I mentioned it to my sister and she offered to let me use her veil. It was an easy solution and it felt special to wear my sister's veil, so I did! I was definitely not concerned with the superstition, and didn't wear the veil over my face.
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Master August 2018
Kristina · on April 18, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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My veil doesn't cover my face, I just like it because it makes me feel like a bride, and looks fantastic in pictures!
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Super May 2019
Jessica · on April 18, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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Definitely don't believe in the superstition, but I do love my veil!
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Master September 2018
Jennifer · on April 18, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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No veil here as of right now, that may change, but I cannot stand anything over my face so it will stay back.
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Just Said Yes August 2018
Shanna · on April 18, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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I actually didn't plan on wearing a veil at all until I picked out my dress and the veil just made it look perfect. But the veil will not be covering my face
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Beginner October 2018
tiffany · on April 18, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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I will wear on but not over my face
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Beginner May 2018
Tiffany · on April 18, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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I'm wearing a veil but not over my face
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Just Said Yes October 2018
Katie · on April 18, 2018 at 9:39 PM
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Honestly didn’t know about this one! I am wearing a veil and it does have a blusher on it. Once I am down the aisle my plan was to have my grandpa flip it back for the rest.
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Devoted September 2018
Ashlee · on April 18, 2018 at 9:53 PM
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I am wearing a veil because I always imagined I would and it personally makes me feel like the look has gone from "girl in lovely white gown" to BRIDE. Of course they aren't for everyone! I'm only wearing it for pictures and the ceremony. Then I have a glittery hair comb that will stay in for the reception! My veil does not go over my face
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Master May 2020
Tara · on April 11, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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No, not buying this superstition. My FS already knows what I look like.
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