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Veil Length?

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    Jillbean    June 12, 2011  

    I have a mermaid dress...it begins to flare about the knee.

     What length veil should I wear? I'm afraid a fingertip will make me look like a barbell! (fat veiled head to fingers, skinny thigh to knee, fat flare after knee). But I have no proof as I don't often see mermaid brides with veils.

     Help? Inspiration photos? Thanks Bees!

     
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    Jenniphyr    February 2, 2013   Alberta, Canada

    From a quick Google images search it looks like you'd be best off going with a chapel/cathedral-length veil if you want a long one (waist length or floor/waltz-length would probably also look) or if you want a short one, birdcage.

     
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    cupcake    September 20, 2008   Philadelphia

    I think it depends on the details on your dress.... my dress was a-line, but had a dropped waist detail, which was hidden if I put on a fingertip length veil. I also didn't want a cathedral length which would have covered the pretty lace on my train.  The veil that looked the best when I tried it on with my dress came to about the back of my knees (but I'm not sure what this length is called). That's the veil I went with.

    I would say it's really a matter of trial and error and the style of your dress can't always dictate the style or length of a veil that will work best. Have you tried any veils on with your dress?  I recommend trying out a bunch of different styles and lengths and taking photos to help with your decision.

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    MsHymanRoth    October 24, 2009   Boston

    I found soooo many photos just now, google is my best friend. Haha.

    Just some inspiration!!!!!!

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    MrsT2Bee    June 12, 2010   Ontario, Canada

    My first instinct is to say elbow length. But if you're not feelin' that, Cathedral length would look  nice too.

     
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    MsHymanRoth    October 24, 2009   Boston

    Ok sooo I'm browsing wedding blogs .... you HAVE to check this out!!!!!!!!!!

    http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2008/8/27/details-tess-tanner.html

     
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    ErinMarguerite    July 2009   DC Area


    @cupcake--I think that's called waltz, or at least I looked online at a couple that were waltz length.  it seems like the best of both worlds--not chapel or cathedral, but not awkwardly short...

     
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    Jillbean    June 12, 2011  

    @Ms Hyman Roth - Gorgeous pictures! Thank you! I think I would like a waltz length best. :)

     Thanks everyone! I think the consensus is: waltz/chapel!

     

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