Wedding veils are back in fashion thanks to celebrities choosing the classic trend for their wedding looks. With the genius of modern ateliers, the humble wedding veil has been transformed into the must-have accessory for your big day with options from bespoke embroidery to classic, simple veils. Discover the top five wedding veil styles below.
Long, voluminous veils
Hailey Bieber chose a Princess Diana cathedral length veil for a dramatic take on the classic wedding accessory. If your dress has a long train, the extra-long veil is the perfect complement. On the other hand; a long, voluminous veil also looks great with elegantly simple silk wedding dresses currently trending. This contrast of volume between dress and veil can create a unique silhouette while you’re saying your vows.
Below on the top in the centre is Hailey Bieber’s cathedral length veil, as well as some of our L’eto real brides wearing full-length wedding veils.
Short, slim veils
Short, slim veils, like Lily Allen’s contemporary wedding veil, are a modern take on veils. They work perfectly for brides looking for a simple veil that doesn’t change the line of their dress.
Short veils can be as short as shoulder-length, or as long as hip or fingertip length depending on your dress and preference. Extra-short veils at shoulder length are best worn with dresses that balance out the extra volume, such as mermaid-skirted dresses, short dresses or wedding suits.
Below are our real brides, Annie, Veronica & Tayla, wearing short veils with their L’eto Bridal Wedding Dresses.
Embroidered veils
Embroidered veils have been beloved for decades, from Brigitte Bardot to more recently, The Duchess of Sussex. Ornate detailing on your veil adds an extra touch of styling to your wedding look, and can include everything from beading to bespoke embroidered words or phrases, like our L’eto Bridal Poem Veil.
Extra-short blusher veils/nets
Veils for those brides who don’t want a veil to cover their dress are known as blusher veils or nets. These veils are perfectly suited to most dresses as well as the popular wedding suits for women available at all modern wedding ateliers. Below is one of our gorgeous Real Brides in our Wedding Suit Piece 51 with a net blusher.
Veils fastened into your hairstyle
Not all veils need to be clipped at the top and left to fall over your dress. Take a tip from Kate Moss and fasten your veil at the sides of your hair to become part of your hairstyle. Veils between shoulder and hip length are best for this style, and you’ll need to ask your hair dresser to practice with your veil a few times before the big day to master this look.
Veils are back in fashion as the perfect accessory for your Big Day. Whether you’re after a simple, raw-edged tulle veil, or a more intricate embroidered veil, we can help you choose the best veil for your wedding dress.