| Veils were traditionally used to hide the bride's | | | | composed of several layers that reach up to the |
| identity, as part of a custom that the bride and | | | | hands.Because of the return of vintage dresses |
| groom would be kept utter strangers until they | | | | some types of veils are regaining popularity. |
| met at the altar. (This also explains the | | | | There's the waterfall veil, held in place by a |
| superstition that you're not allowed to see each | | | | headband, and often made with several layers of |
| other on your actual wedding day.)Today, veils | | | | tulle. Other options are the mantilla (a Spanish veil |
| serve no other purpose than to make you feel | | | | that's draped over the head, usually with a lace |
| beautiful. Of course, it also adds to the wedding's | | | | border) and a ballet (which kisses the |
| romance: the magical moment of the bride lifting | | | | ankles).When choosing a veil, consider your height. |
| her veil for her first kiss often inspires tears.Here | | | | If you're very petite (under 5'4") a very long veil |
| are some things to remember as you survey | | | | will overwhelm your frame. Stick to an elbow veil. |
| your options:A blusher is a short veil that's worn | | | | If you're over 5'7" you can wear a fingertip veil, |
| over the face, then flipped back when it's time | | | | which look gorgeous on your statuesque body. |
| for the groom to kiss the bride. It's usually sewn | | | | Also look at the detail of your dress. Your veil |
| to a longer veil, or a hat. The fly-away veil just | | | | should lead the eye to the focal point, such as |
| brushes across your shoulders, while the elbow | | | | embroidery or lace.Lesley-Ann Graham runs - a |
| veil (as the name implies) falls in the middle of | | | | valuable wedding planning resource with articles, |
| your arm, approximately 25 inches. The most | | | | tips and advice to help you plan your perfect |
| popular veil, however, is the fingertip. It's | | | | wedding. |