Wedding Bridal Veil Designs

Bridal veil designs in white, ivory, champagne or pink; lace, cathedral, mantilla and birdcage veils; cheap styles to fit your budget; designer and custom bridal veil creations that are affordable; bridal veil pattern suggestions; affordable headpieces, combs, tiaras and headbands from the best bridal veil company online – at Jewelry & Accessories we suggest where to buy discount bridal veil designs to match your wedding gown.

Classic bridal veils come in 4 basic styles: long, mid-length, short or mantillas.

Long Veils – Floor, Chapel & Cathedral Bridal Veil

Within this basic style are the floor, chapel and cathedral length veils. The longest and most elaborate formal wedding veils are the cathedral styles which extend from about 6 inches to a foot or more behind the bridal gown which may also be a cathedral length. The veil may have two layers, one that is shorter to cover the face and the one that extends behind as a train.

The less dramatic, yet still formal styles are the chapel length veils which will usually be about three inches longer than the train of the gown, but not so long as a cathedral veil. These veils also may have two layers, or just a single length of fabric without a smaller veil for the face.

The last long veil for formal weddings is the floor length design, which will usually be about 72 inches in length and will just grace the floor or match the length of your gown with no train. All three of these styles fall under the general heading of long veils.

Mid-Length Veil Designs

Mid length bridal veils could include such things as knee length, fingertip or elbow length styles. These shorter veils often pay more attention to detailed edging, and may be ordered in double or single layers, with rhinestones, beads, lace or other adornments or simple tulle. The most popular designs will have a ribbon or sculpted edge and less embellishments than a formal cathedral style.

These bridal veil styles are the most popular because they are more comfortable than long cathedral or floor length veils, especially if there will be a dance as part of the wedding reception. They also tend to be very affordable even when decorated with pearls, rhinestones or lace. When a mid-length veil has a double layer, one of the layers can be used to cover the brides face during a formal or religious ceremony, but when pulled back, may be almost the same length as the second layer so as to fall fluidly over her shoulders. It is very elegant, especially with a ribbon trim that just graces a brides shoulders or arms. Mid-length styles are preferred when wishing to attach the veil to the lower back of a hairdo, so the fabric will flow out from behind without covering the sides or front of the gown. These are classic veils that add a little detail without interfering with upswept hairdos or causing the bride to have to fuss with fabric around her face or arms during the reception, dinner or dance. Ideal for semi-formal weddings, informal ceremonies and outdoor and beach weddings.

Short Bridal Veil Styles

Shorter veils may be above the neck, just covering the hair or may be shoulder length, about 20 inches, or almost elbow length, and are usually double layered with ribbon or simple lace or rolled edges. Since they tend to frame the face and be more voluminous, the fabric is usually less adorned, used to match with strapless, off the shoulder or low neckline gowns. A short veil may be soft and fluid draped around the shoulders or may be crisp tulle that stands out like the retro versions that are just above the shoulder. These styles are best for brides with oval or long face shapes since they will tend to widen the face. For brides with round, wide or square face shapes, a longer wedding veil style that goes beyond the shoulders is recommended.

Traditional Mantilla Bridal Veil

The mantilla veil designs come from the traditional Spanish headdresses used by women in Southern Spain, most notably Seville, in the 1700’s. These veils are classically made entirely of lace, soft tulle or organdy with elaborate sculpted lace edges and embroidery.

The modern versions of mantillas are often rounded or oblong shapes and have a simple lace or sequins trim. They may be floor length, elbow length or shoulder length, and are almost always one single layer of fabric and do not cover the face. They may be attached to high bridal veil combs in the traditional Spanish style, worn low over the forehead, or merely draped over the hair and shoulders with no headpiece, comb or tiara. Mantilla bridal veil designs vary greatly depending on where they are purchased. If you seek a genuine Spanish mantilla you can order them from flamenco mantilla shops in Seville.

Birdcage Bridal Veils

The retro birdcage veils that mimic the hat styles worn by women in the 20’s 30’s and right up to the mid 50’s, are usually small pieces of netting attached to a floral headpiece with a comb, or part of a more elaborate pillbox hat design. The most contemporary birdcage bridal veil styles are tulle or netting worn loosely over the hair, called a “bridal hair veil”, or covering the eyes with a delicate visor. They may be accented on the top or sides with feathers, pearls, rhinestones or flowers, or may be totally plain. The netting, organza or tulle is often left without any edging, simply cut in a curved shape to frame the hair, face or eyes. These are suitable veils for semi formal or informal weddings and may be paired with sleek contemporary gowns with little or no embellishments, retro suits, short dresses or 50’s style fitted gowns without trains.

Where to buy Discount Bridal Veils

Take care when buying cheap bridal veils that look cheap and take away from the gown instead of adding to it. A low quality veil will have poorly finished edges, will hang oddly or unevenly, may be made from inferior quality lace, tulle or organdy and therefore will not be fluid or soft or graceful as it should. Your veil should not be prickly and uncomfortable, it should not be stiff (unless it’s a birdcage net) and the beads, sequins, pearls or rhinestones should not have loose threads, or poorly sewn decorations. Also take care that the decorations fall in suitable places and that the color matches your gown. There are so many shades of ivory, white, champagne, cream etc, that it is very difficult to judge a color based on a name. If you are ordering a colored, champagne, cream or ivory bridal veil from an online company, then be sure to do so well in advance of the wedding to have plenty of time to exchange it for another if the color should not be just right.

One place to order discount bridal veils is called Orange Blossom Tiaras, who specialize in nothing other than headpieces, tiaras, combs, and bridal veil creations in all the classic designs starting at just $59. They have long cascading cathedral veil styles for just $60 and simple lace edged mantilla bridal veils for just $59 or elaborate Belgian lace mantillas for up to $750. If your budget is tight choose from dozens of wedding bridal veils under $100, and although they may be inexpensive, they are all made from top grade bridal veil material, hand sewn, and delicately crafted with your own customized touches. Choose from a wide range of colors, pearl, rhinestone, flowers or lace decorations, gold or silver comb attachments and the cut or shape of the bridal veil pattern.

Bridal veil fabric can be selected as well as dozens of bridal veil trim edges, such as cut, rolled, satin cord, lace, ribbon, rhinestone band and many other edging options depending on the veil.

While you’re at Orange Blossom Tiaras, select a wedding tiara to match your hairstyle or chosen veil or browse their large selection of bridal veil headpieces, combs and hairpins.

Buy bridal veil creations that fit within your budget and have enough left over for accessories jewelry earrings, bracelets and bridal necklace designs to complete your wedding ensemble.

Make Your Own Bridal Veil

For an inexpensive alterative to buying an elaborate ready made veil, try making your own using a bridal veil pattern. There are several patterns that are simple to use, one is the Vogue Pattern that has bridal veil and accessories and complete instructions that sell through Amazon or at your local fabric shop for under $10. There are also several Wedding Bridal Veil Sewing Pattern packages with instruction from McCalls and they cost between $10 and $15.

Choose your bridal veil material, from organdy, lace, tulle or netting. Add accents from your gown if it is also being custom made. If you want a veil without edging or lace, it is quite simple to buy the fabric, use a pattern to cut the shape and then buy a headpiece, comb or tiara to attach it.

Making your own veil may be a good option if you have a specific design in mind or have need for a unique color, or if you wish to replicate a very expensive veil you have seen in a magazine or on a celebrity, but if you are doing it specifically to save money you may find that the difference in price is not worth the effort for a simple design. You can buy a veil for about $60, which includes the lengths of fabric, a professionally finished edge and a comb or headpiece to attach it. To make the same veil on your own you’ll need to buy the pattern, the fabric, the edging, the decorations or lace and in the end may spend almost as much if not more. Tulle in the appropriate width for a long veil will cost about $25, the edging, ribbon or lace price will depend on the design and quality, but will cost approximately $2 to $10 a yard. A pattern to cut the shape will cost about $10. The simplest of bridal combs with no decorations will cost about $10, anything with crystals or rhinestones will be more. You will have to decide if making your own veil is worth the effort or not.

For more information on bridal and wedding accessories jewelry earrings necklaces and matching bridal sets in pearl or cubic zirconia to accent your gown, please read related topics that include suggestions for bridesmaid jewelry, flower girl jewelry and even gold rings and wedding bands.

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