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Hi Bees!

I am going in for a veil consultation tonight- I got the name of a milliner working out of a bridal salon here in Chicago who does aweseom custom work from a friend of mine.  I am torn between doing something 'anti-gravity' (as I'm calling it) and different, but also drawn to a traditional veil.  What do you think would look best with my dress?  Below is my dress and veil types I am considering.  Opinions would be greatly appreciated!

traditional elbow length:

Anti-gravity poof:

Birdcage:

My dress:

@MrsNeutrino   Thanks for your opinion!  I want to go with something that doesn't cover the texture of the skirt, which is why I'm avoiding cathedral length (we'll also be getting married outside) but I can't deny its appeal- they're gorgeous!

I am worried I would regret the poof years later.  I do love a bit of drama and pushing the envelope...but maybe it's too much.  There is also a bow/sash that came with the dress that I may wear like this, so I don't want there to be too much going on:

And my hair will be a sideswept do sort of like this:

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Does that change things?

@MrsNeutrino  haha, I don't really know how to properly '@name' someone, so I copy, and then when I paste, it's highlighted :)  A sheer veil wouldn't cover so much, and I would definitely have it off for the reception!

i say you go with a simple hairpiece, put a vintage brooch or an elegant comb in it and let the dress speak for itself :) either way you'll look gorgeous!

@MrsNeutrino: ooh, those pictures are great, thank you!  

@Aisling10:@KristenGettingMarried: I agree, simple would be best...sometimes I get caught up in individual things and don't look at it as a whole :)

@Brielle: Thank you!  I see what you mean, in breaking up the line with a shorter veil.

@JBing:  I wore my mom's sheer cathedral length veil with my very textured dress and I think it added incredible drama and grandeur. This isn't the best picture of the veil, but it's the only one I ahve that shows the veil over the skirt.  So I'm voting cathedral, too. :)

@longdistanceco_ca: Your dress is gorgeous!  You're making me change my mind about cathedral length:)

@JBing:Thanks.  I love(d) my dress. I want to get married again and take more pictures simply because of that.  I think you should reconsider the cathedral length.  Here's some of the granduer a long veil can produce:

I swoon. :)

@MrsNeutrino:haha, no, I like it!  Sometimes I get crazy ideas and I'm glad everyone is sharing their opinion- it helps clarify what I'm going for or what aspect is most important.  Now I think I'm between a simple 'bubbly' bird cage or a full-on cathedral veil.   I DID try on a cathedral veil when I first bought my dress and was of course in love, but didn't know if it was my thing.  It's a different way to add drama while not taking away from the dress :)  

P.S. that Monique Lhullier dress you posted was a favorite of mine for a while!

@CupCakeMeg: I do love that style...I like the volume :)

ETA: Would you mind if I showed your pic to the milliner?

Ok ladies, I am off to meet with this veil guru.  I'll let you know what she suggests or what way I end up leaning toward/purchasing.  Thanks for giving your opinions!

@Brielle: Thank you!  :)

Hi Ladies!  Well, my appt. with the milliner was informative! although I still may not be 100% certain.  She did tell me that with the texture of my skirt (it's English net) a veil of similar material would catch and stick on my skirt, making for a less flowy, airy look I had hoped for, so cathedral length might not work in my favor.

We tried one of her creations and took account of the bow I would be wearing on the back of the dress...this one hit above the bow and had some of the volume/drama I am looking for.  Excuse my un-bridal attire :)

I tried on a netted birdcage and wasn't loving it- although a sheer bubbly one still intrigues me :)

Her other idea, since I am changing necklaces for ceremony and reception, was to also change headpieces.  I could do a veil with my pearl statement necklace, and then a small comb to the back/side for the reception that goes with my amethyst necklace.  She mentioned using scraps from when they hem my skirt and turning then into a pretty hair piece.  I like the two-look idea!  So I'm leaning toward either a veil that hits mid-back or a chin length one, and then a comb or pins in my hair for the reception :)

ETA: I also realized while I was there that the more tradiational veils made me feel too girly and sweet- which I'm not comfortable with, it isn't me-I'd like be be a bit more sassy/fashion-forward  :)