Different lengths, different colors, different styles – no wonder why a lot of brides these days are just going with a tiara and aren’t wearing a wedding veil at all! Wedding veils are meant to compliment your overall appearance, especially your dress, but sometimes there are just so many options that it is downright impossible to choose the right veil for you – or so it seems.

We will cover just what veil is right for whom and why it may be right for you.

What is a Veil?

It is first important to understand just what exactly a veil is. Most veils are made out of soft tulle and should give the effect of being softly draped over your shoulders and your back. They can be affixed to your hair by either plastic or metal combs (though metal is preferable) and these combs should provide a snug fit to your head so that the veil isn’t falling out of your hair partway through your wedding ceremony.

What Length of Veil should I Choose?

This is usually what really gets brides – what length of a veil is right for me? We will cover all of the different lengths and tell you if you should choose it or not.

• Elbow Length Veils: This type of veil is approximately 30 inches in length. These types of veils are by far the most commonly seen and are the most popular length that is currently used. Elbow length veils are a great choice for any bride who has a dress that does not have a full train. The cut off point of the veil around the elbow will also accentuate any sort of detailing that may be around the waist of the gown, and it compliments a full skirt.

• Fingertip Length Veils: This type of veil is usually around 36 inches long. Any bride who has a full length gown will be able to compliment her look with a fingertip length veil, and if the gown has a train then this veil will work even better for you.

• Cathedral Length Veils: These veils are the veils that you see reaching the floor. These types of veils are only typically worn at very formal weddings. The veil will extend the train of the dress by at least half a foot, giving the bride a very dramatic appearance. This veil is the least commonly used, though if you do have a cathedral style dress then this is truly the veil to finish off and compliment your look!

Now you have to consider if you want a one tier, or two tiered veil. What’s the difference?

• One-Tier Veils: These types of veils will suit any bride with any dress who is going for any look. The key difference between a one-tier veil and a two-tier veil is that a one-tier veil does not ha a “blusher”. These types of veils are great for the more modern bride who is going for the less formal look.

• Two-Tier Veils: These types of veils include a blusher and are suitable for almost al dresses as well, but they are best when worn with a formal wedding gown. These veils are fuller than a one-tier and they frame your face. For the classic or dramatic bride, a two-tiered veil is for you!