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Hi everyone,
I'm a 1st time bride at 39, and have( like many of us) imagined walking down the aisle with a gorgeous bridal veil.
While trying on dresses invariably the consultants placed veils on me....and...I wasn't sure about the look on me! I love the softness, the penultimate "bridal" look. I love the idea of a long cathedral soft light veil, especially for the pics. But, is a veil too "young" for late 30's? Is that why I wasn't sure of the look on me? Should I get on with my age and select something different for my hair, like a few randomly placed crystals or a single white flower?
Love to hear everyone's thoughts on veils post-35. Happy wedding planning everyone!
Hi there!
I'm a recently married, 39 yr. old. I wore a fingertip length veil, but chose not to wear it over my face. I think it looked lovely. I say GO FOR IT!
Enjoy!
My opinion: a veil is not too young for anyone. However, you should probably only have it hang down behind you. A blusher that covers your face would probably only make sense on a 20-something bride.
I know some people seem to think that veils is too "young" for a 30-something bride, but I think you should wear whatever makes you feel beautiful on your wedding day.
I am going through the same thoughts. I'll be 45 on my wedding day, and it is my first, too!
I think you should wear whatever makes you feel beautiful. My first fitting is next month, so I plan to try a few different things. I guess personally, I would feel weird about wearing a veil over my face. But, that's me.
elisslp, GORGEOUS!!!!!
Thanks so much, meobride! 
Good Luck to everyone with your planning, bees!
@melisslp: Meliss you look GORGEOUS!!!! ok, you're an inspiration and encouragement to go with a veil. Really, I found myself wanting to look back at this photo - you're beaming and look so wonderful!
@jenbrandner: Thanks Jen, I agree. If I go with a veil I'd keep it draping behind me rather than over my face.
My FH: "hmmmm, I wonder which woman they brought to me to wed? Let me peek under...."
Kelly - Awwww...thank you SOOOO much for your sweet words! You are very kind! I was going to get a cathedral veil at first, since my gown was cathedral length...but, then I decided to borrow my girlfriends fingertip length veil instead. I actually loved the length! It wasn't so long that it dragged on the ground, but it didn't cut the back of my gown in half either.
Here's another pic (can you tell I just got them back...heehee):
Enjoy the planning process and treasure all of the special moments!
Kelly - Awwww...thank you SOOOO much for your sweet words! You are very kind! I was going to get a cathedral veil at first, since my gown was cathedral length...but, then I decided to borrow my girlfriends fingertip length veil instead. I actually loved the length! It wasn't so long that it dragged on the ground, but it didn't cut the back of my gown in half either.
Here's another pic (can you tell I just got them back...heehee):
Enjoy the planning process and treasure all of the special moments!
I say go for it. You probably look younger than most 29 year olds. I am 41. Originally, I had no intention of wearing a veil. I tried one on to placate my mother but ended up really liking something plain and chapel length. If I am going to be a bride, I ain't goin' to be half-assed about it:)
@melisslp: awww this dress was so perfect for you! I love love the curve to the back of your dress. And I see what you are saying - the fingertip length doesn't cut the back feature. So soft and pretty. Truly an inspiration for us over-35's. Was that your mom and dad walking you down the aisle? I want to retain the tradition as well.
@Georgia Bee: Thank you Georgia, you're absolutely right: why not the whole experience!? No half-ass bridal look! (except if we're talking cellulite LOL)
Thanks everyone, I'm convinced to go for the veil look I've always dreamed of, wrinkles and shoulder bags be damned!
I think that a veil for your first wedding is absolutly fine but I think a fingertip or elbow length veil worn behind your face is the most appropriate.
Kelly - You are super sweet! My bucket feels "full" now because of your compliments! Thank you! Thank you! In response to your question, yes, that was a photo of my parents walking me down the aisle to my hubby! It was an honor to walk down the aisle with both of them. There were SOOO many emotions...tears and smiles filled with happiness and joy!
Many blessings to you and yours!
I was deadset against wearing a veil because I am an older bride, but my kids insisted and finally convinced me, so I made my own fingertip mantilla veil, and I must say it looks really nice on me with my gown, so I say, if you want to wear one wear one because this will be the only chance you get and you may regret it if you don't.
I say go for it! As for what kind style or way to wear it, I think that's totally up to you too!!! I'm going to be a 30+ bride and I'm wearing a birdcage veil! :)
I'm 32 and wore a short veil that brushed my shoulders. I just had to find something that fit me. You'll find one that is right. I didn't care for most that I saw in the stores and also even mine didn't look as good without hair and make-up done-up.
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100% Yes... you are a BRIDE and have every right to wear a veil. When else do we a chance to wear a beautiful veil. I am a 37 year old soon to be first time bride and and I will definitely be wearing a veil.
You are all such inspirations; thank you for the support for wearing a veil. Yay! Beautiful gorgeous feminine veil here we come.
vintage2010 - excellent point - I will find the right veil just as you did (very sassy and perfect btw!) Just have to keep trying different options
I'll be 32, first time bride, and I plan on wearing a veil over my face. Why is wearing it over the face a "young" bride thing? Its a BRIDE thing, period.
I was 45 and wore a cathedral length (longer than my long train even), single tier veil . . . of course it didn't have a blusher.
If you like the way it looks on you, go for it. It is your day and you should feel glamorous and be happy. I say go for it and rock it!
@vintage2010: I love your veil. Is it any particular designer/manufacturer. It is EXACTLY what I want for my dinner/first dance/maybe longer if I can stand it.
i say go big or go home!!!! your only a bride once(lets hope) so i say do everything that would pertain to a bride no matter the age!!!!!! have fun im 23 and not into the whole veil covering my face but i am wearing a veil as this is your one big day all eyes on you and if it makes you feel beautiful then why not!!!!!
I say go for it....you are a bride and entitled to wear a veil if that's what you want.
I say go for it girl- as long as you are comfortable! I would never judge a bride with a veil on her wedding day- whatever the age!!! Congrats on getting hitched!
Veils are beautiful on everyone. And when are you ever going to get the chance to wear one again? I say go for it.
Get a veil! They aren't for 'viriginal' people anymore!
I think there are loads of really elegant shortish veils out there that look amazin on brides age 30+ My sister was 31 when she got married and she had a fingertip veil down her back, and not over her face and she lookedbeautiful! some of the lace styles would be stunning - I think as long as you make it your own and your comfy you'll look perfect.
Good luck x
I think you should wear whatever you want on your wedding day. I always thought I would prefer to wear a modest, plain gown if I ever get married but I've found I like all kinds of gowns and I'm not too old to wear any of them! So I say go for it!
35 yr. old here, encore bride, wore a cathedral length mantilla with all its glory. I loved my veil and doubt that anyone questioned my wearing one or found it inappropriate.
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@meliss Oh my goodness! I love your veil, dress, and hair! Very romantic look! I'll also be wearing a lace dress and a single tiered veil, but with a lot less detail (not a mantilla, but I always had those in mind). I'm also an encore bride (but 1st time in a wedding dress) and will be 33. I was planning to have my hair half up, but after seeing your pic, I'm considering leaving it down.
OP, I say go for it!
I had no idea there was a 35+ bride veil rule. LOL!
When I got married at age 38 last year I wore a birdcage/flower combo but I say do whatever you want.
Congrats!!!
I wore one at 41 ... nobody told me there was an age limit. :-)
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I think you definitely should wear what you want, and the way you want to wear it! If you want the blusher go for it! Cathedral length is awesome too!
I was going to wear one at 38 but got claustrophobic at the last minute. But if I could have, I would have!
@Halloween: awww, you look so classic and romantic....you gorgeous ladies with the birdcage veils are slowly convincing me to at least try the look on!
Congratulations to you too!
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