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I love the idea of wearing a veil...it just adds so much to the bridal look and for me, once I put the veil on is when I truly feel like a bride. I'm torn between whether I should wear it just for the ceremony as most people seem to do, or if I should wear it through the reception as well. My veil wasn't expensive and I know it will be easy enough to remove if I do decide to wear it all day so it's really not a huge deal. I'm just curious as to what others have done!
So bees, tell me what you've done with your veil - did you wear it all day or just for the ceremony? Do you regret wearing it/not wearing it for something particular? Any particularly good/bad experiences you want to share? Thanks for sharing! :-)
I wore it for our ceremony and pictures, but took it off for the reception (it kept falling off right after the ceremony anyhow :-P)
I plan to wear mine only for the ceremony/pictures. I've been told by more than one person that if you wear it during the reception (depending on how long it is, of course), that when people hug you they tend to pull on the veil, however accidentally, and that a headache ensues from the pulling.
I plan on leaving mine on until it bothers me. I LOVE my veil and when will I ever get another chance to wear one?
I was going to take it off after we did our first dance, but I actually forgot I was wearing it, so it stayed on the entire time. Looking at our pictures, I am glad that I didn't take it off because when will I ever get to wear a veil again; probably never.
@Elarissa: That is my thought process EXACTLY!
Thanks for the speedy responses - keep 'em coming!
@Ree723: Great post, I was wondering this same thing. I think the veil adds to the bridal feeling throughout the day but I wasn't sure if it would hold up with all the reception greetings etc.
My veil will be cathedral length but I had considered getting a shorter one for the reception. My friends however told me that people tugged on hers so much it ruined her hair and gave her a headache, so now I'm looking into other options.
Let us know what you end up doing (would love photos).
I`m wearing a cathedral veil for the ceremony & photos.
I love the idea of a birdcage veil for the reception! I CAN HAVE IT ALL
When my MOH got married, she demanded to wear her veil the entire day (mostly as she drank during the day she got more and more sentimental about her special day) and by the end of the day her hair was ripped out and it ruined her updo. Food for thought :)
i was planning to wear it for ceremony only and some photos, but i enjoyed wearing it so much that i just never took it off till the night was over!
We're doing a first look and pictures before the ceremony, so I was going to wear it for those, during the ceremony, and likely take it off for couple photos just before the reception. So for about 4 hours I'll have it on. Just enough time to get my use out of it, but I don't want it on the whole time. It a floor-length veil.
@kermie: I was thinking this too! What does your dress look like? I'm afraid mine is too formal/ball gown for a bird cage.
Ceremony and pictures. Mine was chapel length, so there was no way I could wear it the whole time. I had considered buying an inexpensive bubble veil (love them!) for the reception but they didn't look good on me.
I wore mine for the ceremony, pictures and first dance/father daughter dance. I took it off after that.
@PurpleUnicorn: I'm hoping that's what happens to me as well!! I really think I would like to continue wearing it after the ceremony so hopefully it's comfortable!
@Treejewel19: A bird cage would be awesome! Sadly, I don't think I can pull it off as it's not really my style, but I really like the look on others. My veil is fingertip length so hopefully it's ok.... we shall see. I have just under 6 weeks until the wedding but you can be sure I will be posting pictures afterwards! :-)
I wore mine for the ceremony, pictures and first dance/father daughter dance. I took it off after that.
@Ree723: i dont see how a veil can be uncomfortable - its so lightweight!
I'm just wearing a simple elbow length one that will be tucked in under my low bun. I am taking it off after the ceremony. I wasn't going to wear one at all, but my grandmother asked me to reconsider. Since that was her only suggestion during all my planning, I was happy to oblige.
I'm going to wear it for the ceremony and probably part of the pictures after the ceremony, and haven't decided yet if I will keep it on longer!
@PurpleUnicorn: Oops, I didn't word that very well! I was thinking more along the lines of it being constantly pulled on whilst hugging or dancing and that potentially becoming uncomfortable. I think I'll be so happy and excited though I probably just won't care! :-)
IF I wear one, it will be only for the ceremony and pictures- then maybe a super awesomesauce flower or brooch to take its place for the reception
My mom and I are making my veil because I really want a cathedral veil but they are so expensive. My mom is pretty crafty and we think we can pull it off.
That said there is no way I could wear it during the reception because people would be stepping on it. I might wear it when we walk in and maybe for the first dance but definitely taking it off after that. Our ceremony is going to be outside on the deck of the venue where we will have the reception so I wouldn't be going far with it on.
But I'm sure once I bustle my train for the reception is when the veil will come off.
I wore my veil for the ceremony and all the posed pictures (both first look and after-ceremony family pics). I took it off for cocktail hour/dinner/reception.
I'm not wearing a veil, myself, but I was in a wedding a few weeks ago and my friend wore hers the whole time.
However, it did start to come out at one point during the reception, so I quickly went over and fixed it for her. :D So if you do decide to wear it the whole time, just keep an eye on it to make sure it's not coming lose.
I really hate veils on me. My mother was insistent on having me wear one. So, I will be wearing it for the ceremony only. Then promptly yanking it off and replacing it with flowers.
I wish I could wear the veil all night, but I don't think it is feasable to wear a church length veil for long! sigh*** i think i might wear it in the house now and then after the wedding...(i know i have issues)
@Evie19: Nope, no issues! Veils have an amazing affect on us ladies, it totally makes the moment.
Suggestion for after the wedding if you LOVE your veil as much as I do. A friend of mine didn't have any clothes for the day after the wedding (forgot to put them in the car) and ended up wearing her husbands pants/shirt and her wedding shoes. She decided on an impromptu photo session and threw her veil on. The contrast of the veil with the jeans and shoes was amazing and she got some great photos. Find a field and get creative, I am doing it for sure!
I planned on taking it off between the ceremony and reception, but we ended up taking pictures until our entrance. So, it ended up staying on until Hubby stepped on it and pulled it off my head lol
I wore my mom's veil for the ceremony (with a blusher) and photos, then changed into a lace headpiece for the reception (which I also wore for day-after photos).
I've been really back and forth on what length of veil I want. It's between Cathedral and Waltz lenghts... I think I'm leaning more towards waltz specifically so that it doesn't get on my last nerve and I can wear it for as long as I can. I would really like to wear it through the dances, but I guess we'll see. It's whatever I can stand and however long the veil complies.
@Mrs.tobe: Hi! Do you just want to wear the veil for the slow dances, or for the whole night of dancing? If it's for the whole night, you probably should go with the waltz length, but if it is just for the first few slow dances, you could go ahead with the cathedral. Im so partial to cathedral length, but either way it will look pretty.
@Evie19: To be honest, I'm not sure. I would think I could see myself taking it off at some point, but I think that moment in time would be exponetially pushed up if I chose to wear a cathedral veil. I do love the way they look and we're getting married in a beatiful church, but......
@Mrs.tobe: I guess you should just ask yourself whether it's more important to you to have the drama of the cathedral for the church, or having it on longer at the reception.
I vote cathedral personally. :)
@Evie19: Gah! I know! And our church is so beautiful I know that cathedral would look awesome. I'm so damn torn.
@Mrs.tobe: Oh, man that church is a stunning space! Gorgeous!
Well, I am a fan of excess. I say get a cathedral for the church and a waltz length for the reception. You can find really really good prices on etsy and other sites.
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