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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Wearing a Veil - Do or Ditch?

Lynnie, on February 4, 2020 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 119

While we don't exactly wear veils to ward off evil spirits anymore, they are still a traditional part of a bride's wedding day look! Are you wearing a veil on your wedding day? Ditching the veil entirely? Or are you wearing something else like a flower crown or jeweled comb atop your tresses? Are...

While we don't exactly wear veils to ward off evil spirits anymore, they are still a traditional part of a bride's wedding day look! Are you wearing a veil on your wedding day? Ditching the veil entirely? Or are you wearing something else like a flower crown or jeweled comb atop your tresses?


Are you ditching or saying "I do" to wearing a veil?



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119 Comments

  • Hcook
    Dedicated May 2021
    Hcook ·
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    Still trying to decide. If I do have a veil it will not cover my face.
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  • Amerspolo
    Just Said Yes August 2021
    Amerspolo ·
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    I’m actually going to wear a lace weight shawl my mom made for me. It’s white with a spider web pattern and has beads that look like water drops. I plan to have it hanging from the back of my head rather than wear it on top. I have a bridal headband to help tie it in.
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  • MD
    Super July 2019
    MD ·
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    Ditch. I didn't want to spend the money on one, to wear it for a short time.

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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    Do! I wasn't planning to, but I loved the veil I tried on with my dress. It just completed the look!

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  • Jennifer
    Master September 2018
    Jennifer ·
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    I did not wear one I am not comfortable with anything hanging in my face, but I think anyone who wears one looks beautiful in it!

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  • ALYSSA
    Devoted September 2019
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    DO and I wish I went with cathedral! I was so against them when I was trying on dresses, then like 2 weeks before my wedding I regretted my elbow/waist length one.

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  • Kari
    Savvy July 2021
    Kari ·
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    I've got my sights set on a cape or caplet since we're doing a Hobbit/LOtR themed ceremony/reception. That and I'm not very traditional and thought a cape would be fun!

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  • M
    Dedicated November 2021
    Melanie ·
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    I think this one I’m ditching. A nice simple flower crown will go nicely with the dress style I like and with my style in general Smiley smile
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  • Melis
    Savvy May 2021
    Melis ·
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    Wearing a veil
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  • A
    Just Said Yes April 2020
    Autumn ·
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    I’m replacing the veil with a tiara ❤️
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  • Jmz
    Expert July 2022
    Jmz ·
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    DO (sorta) - I looooove how veils look but I just cannot stand to wear a traditional one because it feels like a costume. (Job-related trauma lol Smiley xd ) so I might pick something very small that I cannot see/feel or go with a beautiful birdcage style. Something elegant. It's probably for the best since the back of my dress is beautiful and I don't want to cover it at any point.

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  • D
    Just Said Yes October 2020
    Dana ·
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    I’m doing a veil. Maybe one even over my face. No veil at the reception though.
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  • Carrie
    Just Said Yes March 2020
    Carrie ·
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    No veil. 2sd time getting married.
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  • Taylor
    VIP October 2020
    Taylor ·
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    Do! I dream of the beautiful photos with the cathedral veil blowing in the wind.

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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    Heck yes! Finally my day has come and I want a veil...a long one at that.

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  • Tamera
    Expert May 2020
    Tamera ·
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    Doing this. I found a fingertip length veil with a satin edge when I got my dress, and love it! Can't wait to see it all together when my hair is done.

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  • B
    Dedicated August 2020
    Bride123 ·
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    Doing a 15' long one with a blusher. I was reading on brides, if you're gonna do it, go big Smiley laugh

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  • Stephanie
    Super September 2021
    Stephanie ·
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    Right now, im on the fence about the veil. Parts of me wants one, but the other parts dont! lol

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  • Paula
    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Paula ·
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    I am wearing a short classy veil. Tiara didn't look right on me.
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  • Lena
    Devoted May 2021
    Lena ·
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    I love me a good long veil! Smiley love Wearing a cathedral length one for the ceremony.

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