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Honestly I am not a huge fan. The cut and length seem a little off to me. But if you love it go for it.
I love you hair..the veil though I don't ....its just a personal preference...
Hmm.... I LOVE birdcages, but that's one of the largest I've ever seen.
Have you tried it with your hair down? If it were smaller (like one that just covers one eye, you know what style I mean?) I think it would be more flattering to down hairstyles. I'm afraid with the fit it will look like a (motorcycle) helmet with your hair hanging out the back. Not exactly the bridal look you're probably going for...
I think what I'm going to do is try trimming it, it is a bit too long. I spent next to nothing on it.
this might go without saying, but it will probably trim better if you detach it from the comb and trim that side -- the finished edge will get cut off otherwise!
That's what I was thinking about doing. Do you think I should use 2 combs in it to place it better?
I would definatly try trimming it down. I would basically take the whole thing apart and find some DIY info on Birdcages. I think itlooks nice with your hair up. I'd just make it a little less dramatic.
I think it's kind of large for a birdcage. Do you like that it's long? Or do you like the material of the birdcage? If you like the material I suggest trying to shorten the veil, but don't just cut it off where you want it, you will have to take it apart at the clip so that you keep that beautiful edge at the bottom. If you like that it's long, then you can keep it how it is, or if you don't like the look then get a different veil.
ETA: Here are the two websites I used to make my birdcage: http://hiphostess.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-birdcage-veil.html
and:
http://madebymaryann.blogspot.com/2008/04/birdcage-veils-and-how-to-make-one-part_20.html
I would say it is a big longer than most of the birdcage veils i have seen. Like everyone else I would say if you trimmed it just a little it will most likely give you the effect you are going for. Also I love the material for your veil!
@otb- I saved this websites for my DIY birdcage veil. Did it take you long to make yours and was it harder than it appears?
I thought I wanted it long until I tried it on! Now I think I'd like it better if it went just past my nose. I don't want to get another one because I love the material of it.
otb- thanks so much for those websites!!
auddurz: that must be the only size they come in at bridal salons because the one i tried on was that long. i'm actually a fan of the longer ones, but not the larger ones. the one i tried on reminded me of an astronaut's helmet until I smooshed it down. btw, I am not sure if i will go with a bird cage or a drop veil either ... lol
I agree with OTB...i used madebymaryann's site to help make my birdcage and it turned out lovely!! Here's how mine turned out using her tutoria!!
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/diy-hair-flower-and-birdcage-veil
crebre80- Yeah, I am a big fan of the longer ones too. I purchased mine longer because I saw this picture and fell in love with how she wore it. But mine just looks like this large mass of netting.
jingle96- I loved your veil!!
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I recently purchased a birdcage veil online but I'm undecided on whether or not I should keep it and wear it for my wedding. I had originally wanted my hair down for my wedding, but the veil seems to only work with my hair up. I never wear my hair up so I don't know if this looks good or not. Please let me know what you think!!