The ultimate wedding veil guide

Many brides come to us with doubts regarding the wedding veil and whether they should wear it or not. The bridal veil is the most distinctive bridal accessories. In our experience, wearing a veil will give you that extra mile on your wedding look. Therefore, and in order to help all the undecided brides, we have created the ultimate wedding veil guide.

Bride wearing a mantilla wedding veil
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Mantilla wedding veil

Spanish-style mantilla veil features a big lace trim along its edge. This is the most classic and timeless option and is the perfect match for the most traditional bridal dresses. Worn as a drop veil will add drama at your entrance and an extra romantic touch to the moment in which the groom lifts it. It can also be worn over your hair or even pin at the back for a more current look.

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Tulle wedding veil

An illusion tulle veil is the trendiest option right now. A-list celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Chiara Ferragni, Rose Leslie, Karlie Kloss or Miranda Kerr have worn it in their recent weddings. A tulle veil offers a modern alternative that will merge perfectly with a classic wedding gown, as well as with the most casual and boho bridal looks. The lightness of the fabric and the invisible edge makes this option as versatile as you want. It can be worn as a drop veil, as a single or two-tier veil or get creative and wear it as a cape or as a detachable train, the options are limitless with this style! If you have chosen an off-white or a champagne wedding dress for your wedding, make sure you find the right colour to ensure the perfect merge between the wedding veil and the dress.

Bride wearing a flower crown with a polka dot bridal veil
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Polka dots veil

If you like the idea of an illusion tulle veil, but want to add an extra on your big day, then you should go for a polka dot veil! This option will give you the lightness and the invisible edge of the previous option with a modern twist. And, of course, as the previous option, there are many and creative ways in which you can wear a polka dots veil.

Bride wearing a strapless dress with a bridal cape
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Bridal cape

Looking for the WOW factor? Then, this is your best choice. A bridal cape is unique, makes you look like a queen and guests will remember your entrance forever. WARNING: Shy bride abstain!

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