Post # 1
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Buzzing bee
I am sick I didn’t take a photo this morning but I went to choose my veil. I really liked how it all looked together…my veil, dress, sash and necklace + earrings. I did. I started tearing up.
But now that I’m home I’m worried I’ll look too “decorated”. Or worse, not made up enough. I went on a website that has my brand of veils and the pics they have show a veil with a hair piece. My consultant asked if I wanted to wear one and I said no. Now I’m worried.
I know a pic would make this 100 times easier but is it possible to look too decorated as a bride? Or is that how I’m supposed to look?
Post # 3
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Busy bee
I think everyone’s definition of “too decorated” would be different. Some people prefer simple gown, simple veil, while others like bling bling bling! I think this is more an issue of personal style, so if YOU loves it then go for it! Most people will just notice how gorgeous you are, and not how much jewelry you are wearing!
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
My dress was very beaded plus I added a belt, so I opted to go simple with drop earrings and nix a necklace at risk of looking too blinged out. I was still quite sparkly. I think the key is to make sure one of your jewelry pieces is your statement piece, whereas the others kind of mesh with that one piece and don’t upstage it. My “statement piece” was a jeweled comb I wore with my veil.
If you think it looked fine earlier, though, it’s probably fine. When else is over-the-top glamor appropriate except your wedding day?
Post # 5
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Helper bee
@Coral99: I agree with the other Bee that everyone has a different definition of what ‘too decorated’ looks like. In my opinion I would do what you feel is natural…For me I normally heavily accessorize on a daily basis so I definitely didnt want to have minimalistic jewelry on my wedding day.. I went with a statement necklace and bracelet and still have earrings too… However if you are the type of person that doesnt normally do alot of bling or jewelry then I would definitely do something more subtle… LOL not sure if that makes sense or if this even helps..sorry!
Post # 6
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Buzzing bee
@angiemk47: I wear all sorts of things. I wear both statement and dainty jewelry. My e-ring is simple but blingy…it is very sparkly.
I think it’s that I’m second guessing the veil I chose. I think it’s too much. I felt like my boutique is really limited and they were just trying to find anything. It’s a gorgeous veil but I feel it’s too decorated. And she kept putting the veil behind my head, which I personally cannot stand. I think if I want it on my head, with my dress, it’s going to have to be pretty plain.
I think she also missed the fact that I’m wearing a sash that will be sparkly and I’m kind of wondering why she didn’t do some subtle sparkle.
I think once my dress comes in I’m gonna go to DB and see their veils. I remember them having quite a bit to try on…like 3 racks.
Lastly, I think I am asking a lot because my dream veil is about $700 and I can’t find anything close.
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
@anemonie: I agree to an extent but I have this complex where I think other things look better on other people. lol
Did you wear a veil?
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
@Coral99: Yep, I did. One layer, raw edge, and knee length so it didn’t drag on the ground. I tucked the comb into my hair right above where the veil’s hair piece attached.
After the ceremony and photos, I took out the comb to remove the veil, then stuck the comb back in so I’d have a bit of bride-looking decoration in my hair without having to wrestle with a veil. If you decide not to wear the comb with the veil for the ceremony, you could always swap the two for the reception.
If you don’t have photos of you in your look, could you show us stock photos of your dress and accessories?
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
I was concerned about this as my veil had swarowskis on it and my dress did too. I decided not to wear a necklace or bracelet, but just my rings and some long earrings. It worked out well.
Post # 10
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Buzzing bee
@anemonie: Here is my dress, necklace and earrings. I will also be wearing a rhinestone sash, which I have not selected yet.
Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
@Mrsluckywife: Did you decide at the last minute (day of) or before that? The reason I want to pick my veil is because I need to start looking at hair styles and consider how I want to wear it. I would prefer to get it and play with it for a while.
My necklace is definately a statement necklace but it works well with my dress. I just don’t want my veil competing, so this is why I’m thinking plain tulle, with possibly my monogram on the back of the cathedral veil.
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Bumble bee
Post # 13
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Buzzing bee
@anemonie: Thank you! The more I talk this out, the more I’m convinced I need a simple, 2 tier veil. My salon suggested I order the lace from my dress and have them custom make it. But honestly, I think it’s going to be too much. A lace edged veil, a sash, a necklace, earrings, my dress and I plan on getting shoes with a little sparkle, with a little broch or something.
If anything, I might get something on the back part, not the part close to my face and necklace.
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
@Coral99: I decided this in advance of the wedding. I took my veil to the dress fittings with me and then took all the types of jewelerry I was thinking of wearing, and tried it on and took photos.
