Southern Weddings

I’ve been daydreaming about my veil lately, so this would be a dream come true! I want a short birdcage veil with the thicker tulle (not russian tulle) to match the tulle on my cap sleeves. I would want it to attach on the side of my hair to a lace fascinator that was simple, and would match the lace on the rest of my dress. And I would love for the veil part to pull back for the reception so I could still wear that pretty part!

My Dream Veil… This is an easy one. My Dream Veil would firstly and most importantly reuse the fabric of my mother’s veil (Ivory and Lace). How amazing would it be to have something that meant so much to my mother incorporated into my own wardrobe?! Something so wonderful that even my daughter will want to reuse it! The veil itself would be elbow length with a blusher so that I can have that special moment with my father when I walk down the aisle. It is going to compliment my dress because my own dress is the Casablanca 1992 in Ivory and Champagne. The lace will compliment the bodice and the ivory will match the ivory satin and organza of my dress. Thus, my dream veil.

What a wonderful giveaway! My gown is ivory satin with a wonderful vintage-y art-deco lace inset, and I’d love just the right veil to complement it. In my mind’s eye I see a float of ivory net, wafting to my fingertips, with gorgeous lace accents that evoke that 1930’s Hollywood glamour feel. It should complement the dress and the vintage jewelry, yet have an elegant and unique personality of its own… think Rita Hayworth glamour coupled with Katherine Hepburn sass. :-)

My dream veil is cathedral length so that the ivory netting floats past the edge of my long cathedral length train. My dress is simple yet elegant, no real embellishments just ivory satin. I think the best way to compliment this would be to have small crystals scattered across the veil to catch & reflect the sunlight as I stand under the arch and marry the love of my life :)

Another amazing giveaway!! My gown, "kate" as I call her, is a beautiful trumpet shaped ivory lace dress with a sweetheart neckline. The dress is amazingly vintage while being timelessly romantic. I would love a fantastic birdcage veil to go with it. Something dramatic with a dusty pink silk rose , feathers, pearls and a dramatic veil. It is especially important to me that the veil is one that can be worn both over the face or pinned the other way for a different look.

No veil for me…did that 8 years ago. But, I have met this wonderfully talented girl personally (in Atlanta at MTH) and she is absolutely to die for. So beautiful on the inside and out. You know those people who have it all? Well, she’s one of them. So whichever one of you wins this fab opportunity, you’ll meet a special someone. And I’m more than sure that the veil will be something to write home about too.

What an awesome contest! I think a veil should be something that is unique, glamorous, and tailored to the the bride’s style, personality and culture. Since my dress is largely lace, I would absolutely love a veil that is beautifully crafted in silk, yet not over the top. 35" would be perfect- shoulder length is exactly what I’m looking for!! I would also love a veil that has a pencil or lace edge. Also, because my dress is rather detailed, I would like the veil to be simple and single-layered, to invoke the classy, glamorous side of my style. I think veils are so beautiful- the various designs, fabrics, lengths and styles- they truly invoke a feeling of romance, love and timeless beauty. Thus, I think a simple veil as described above has just as much, if not more appeal than one that is cluttered with designs, fabrics and layers. Thank you for this contest!! :-)

What a great giveaway! I’ve been thinking of wearing a ivory short polka dot dress for my wedding and a birdcage veil would look so amazing with it! But I have always loved a cathedral drop veil with no poof at all. I picture it to be sheer and nothing at the edges.

My veil would be something short and classic, nothing outrageous but still beautiful and intricate. I want it to be part of my bridal look, not just an additional item. Thanks for this chance to win!

My dream veil is birdcage, about 12", ivory, and with a fabulous hairpiece involving feathers and lace!

What a wonderful contest. For the longest time, I was not sure I wanted a veil, but as the day gets closer. I’ve decided that I would like to wear a veil on my wedding day. My dream veil is simple but elegant. I would like for it to be finger-tip length and have a lace incorporated. My veil will need to be ivory and i would like to be able to have it incorporated into my hairpiece. I have had trouble matching my dress with a veil, so certainly I would love to have a custom piece that would truly accentuate my dress. Having a custom veil made by Chaviano Bridal Couture would be an amazing blessing and dress come true.

My dream veil would be a Chapel veil, with mantilla lace surrounding the outer edges. This is similar to the veil my grandmother wore in her wedding over 55 years ago and it would be perfect with my dress. I think veils are so beautiful and really distinguish a bride from someone wearing a beautiful white dress to someone marrying their soul mate.

I’d love an ivory cathedral-length veil with gold embroidery along the edges to complement my ivory and gold Monique Lhuillier dress!

Little known fact: Roman brides were the first to wear veils. The purpose? To defend their head from little demons and keep themselves pure for their husbands. I’m not sure that I’ll be picking fights with demons on my wedding day, but I still love the tradition of wearing a veil and plan to do so at my wedding. Other than the white dress, the veil really is the most dramatic and recognized bridal fashion so I want mine to be long. Very long. Cathedral length long. Although it would be long, I’d like it to be sheer, light, and barely there to balance the length and drama. Finally, I would incorporate tiny, tiny Swarovski crystals either along the edge or dotted throughout, to match the sheer back of my dress which is covered in a crystal lace design. Our ceremony is in a beautiful church with floor-to-ceiling stained glass windowns and I can just picture the sunset light casting a gorgeous glow on my back as I face the altar. It would be magic! No demons in sight …

I think any styles is suitable for the slender brides especially mermaid wedding dress with a beautiful fishtail effect train. If you are tall and thin, your dress should strengthen the shoulder design to make you looks vigorous, for example, padded shoulders, exaggerated bubble sleeves. The bodice should avoid strapless or low cut neckline.Straight cutting looks better on the plumpish brides, creating a more slender look. Low-cut neckline is better than high collar here and the waist and skirt design should avoid exaggerate.

I haven’t found a veil to match my antique lace dress yet. The color is a deep champagne and has a great deal of detail. I would love a simple veil that feels light and airy. One tier of lace with a beautiful clip that matches the beading and lace flowers on my dress.

My dream veil would be a single layer of soft tulle that is fingertip length. I would like to have the hair piece decorated with crystals and small pearls to complement the beading and embroidery on my dress. The veil would ideally be moderately full at the top, but then less full as it flows over the back of my dress so that the detail work on my dress can still be seen through the veil and the edge of the veil will be an intricate, yet delicate, design of crystal beads and pearls.

I picture myself wearing an ivory birdcage veil (about 10") with a gorgeous hairpiece that incorporates a beautiful vintage looking flower, as well. It’s difficult for me to picture myself in a dramatic floor length veil and this more of what I’m in the market for. Honestly, I love the birdcage veil that Reese Witherspoon sports in Sweet Home Alabama and my dress is similar also. Silly, I know, but I think the look is just beautiful, simple and elegant.

Finding a veil that fits my dress has been more of a challenge than I would have thought! And unfortunately, my attempts to DIY a veil that matches the beauty of my ivory, lace detailed, slight mermaid fit dress has not been fruitful.I love the look of vintage veils (silk tulle) that were made before nylon was invented. They are so soft and delicate – practically ethereal. My dream veil would definitely have to be made of ivory silk tulle, one-layer, cascade cut, finger-tip length with 1” or less rosepoint lace edge with small pearl accents. The silk tulle, cascade cut, lace edge and pearl accents all fit with my romantic wedding dress. The fingertip length is the best fit for me. I feel that this length allows the dress and the veil to coexist. Any shorter and the veil would compete with the beautiful lace on the back of the dress. Any longer and the beautiful details would be lost in the larger lace patterns of my dress. I also don’t want such a gorgeous veil to be ruined by dragging on the floor!

I had been planning all along on wearing my mother’s juliet cap, two-tiered veil with lace applique edges. BUT, it turns out that the color just doesn’t work well with my warm ivory dress (which I love). I have been hoping that I could somehow find a new veil that would complement my dress that I could attach to my mother’s cap–so I could wear a part of her veil but still look my best on my wedding day. I would love a long, sheer ivory veil that keeps the romantic look of my embroidered dress and lace juliet cap, but doesn’t overpower. Thank you so much for the giveaway opportunity!

My dream veil would come to my lower back. It would be outlined in lace flowers, and come down in an oval shape. I want to to look "gardeny", for my outdoor, low-key, summer-time wedding!

I have pretty much given up on a veil. With a very tight budget, none of the cheap veils I’ve run across are going to do. Spending over 100 bucks on a veil just isn’t possible for me. However, if I could create a dream veil, it would need to be stunning. I’d definitely need advice! I love my long, curly, thick locks and I would want my veil to flow with them. Long, with a fabric that wasn’t too stiff or shiny. I would want my veil to be an extension of me, able to make a statement without being overpowering. Nothing too solid, but nothing that is poofy. I work hard for my hair not to poof, I don’t want my veil to either.

My ideal veil would be chapel length and ivory to match my gown. It would be made of the lightest, sheerest tulle and create breathtaking drama in photos with just the smallest breath of wind.

I am getting married in August in Sonoma, California. We are trying to keep to a very tight budget, so I purchased my incredible, lace gown used from one of the used dress sites. The dress is modest in front with a beautiful sweetheart neckline and small cap sleeves, but the back opens to a dramatic plunging keyhole. I am trying to find a veil to complement the back that is the showpiece of the dress. Since the dress is so traditional, I would really like to do something modern with the veil. A long, flowing, ivory veil that shows just enough of my back to make it modest for the ceremony, but hints at the exposed design underneath. For the reception, I have always known that I will wear a large silk flower in my hair.

It would be ivory around fingertip length, but beyond that I would need some help and inspiration!

My dress is Augusta Jones Ashten, so simple until the bottom, which is covered in lace. Thats why I want a dramatic veil. I would want it to be about waste length, with a rounded hem. Three tiers, and at the bottom of each I would want a thick band of lace mimicking the bottom of the dress. No blusher, I want it to lay flat across the back, and over my shoulders, with no puffy top. My ceremony is outside, so I want it to be wind resistant! LOL

Dream Veil-oh this is something I’ve hemmed and hawed over for quite some time. Do I want a simple, yet dramatic bird cage veil? Perhaps a subdued, elegant fingertip veil? An intricate mantilla veil!?? While all are beautiful and awe inspiring, the fact of the matter is, I’m a girl that loves flair, drama, and the extreme. I believe that there is no such thing as "too much" (sorry Coco Channel) and the bigger, the better! My dream veil is an ivory cathedral length, mantilla lace bordered, jaw dropping, eyes on me, stop the show, gorgeous veil! Think: Grace Kelly!! The veil is the icing on the cake! When you think bride you naturally think of a white dress, but a veil is what cements the picture in our heads. It will not only complete my look, but help define it!

My dream veil would be a replication of my mother’s veil. Swiss dot with a lace trim. Simple, yet sophisticated.