Post # 1
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Newbee
Hi fellow bees! Well I am in a sticky situation, my dress looks like this:
http://marysbridal.com/GownJuly08.htm
Should I wear a veil with this? I know veils are very "traditional" and my wedding is going to be traditional, but I feel like when I try different veils on that i look like a witch. Any length or color or design. My mom and future momma-in-law want the veil, and I already got a dress that has a super-long train because they like it (thank god its detachable!) but how do I break it to them that the veil is just not ME? Any help I would appreciate!
Thank you!
Post # 3
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232 posts
Helper bee
I have a very simple dress, so for me a veil (long and short combo) is important. Your dress is elaborate (and beautiful) so I get why you think a veil may be ‘too much’. Have you looked into birdcage veils, or a simple ‘poof’?
Post # 4
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735 posts
Busy bee
Can you wear a veil at the ceremony and take it off for the reception?
If its a super traditional wedding, and you have location that will support the look, why not? how often do you get to wear a veil?
If you really don’t want one, don’t wear one. But think about it first. You may change yoru mind ( i sure did! )
Post # 5
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184 posts
Blushing bee
what a beaut dress. i think it depends on how its going to wear your hair.
Post # 6
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30 posts
Newbee
If you’ve tried on a number of different styles and colors but just don’t think veils are "you", don’t wear one! Its completely up to you – not your mother or Mother-In-Law. I’m still on the fence on the veil issue. I may do what TallBride is suggesting and go with the veil for the ceremony and take if off for the reception.
Post # 7
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Newbee
Beautiful dress! Personally, because it is not personally important to you and your dress has a lot of detail, I wouldn’t worry about one. I’m wearing one only because the lady at the bridal shop put on on and I was like "oh wow, I like veils, what a surprise!" do you, honeybee
Post # 8
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730 posts
Busy bee
LOVELY dress!! I really think you could go either way and be fine, its your wedding – go with what makes you happy! But if you do decide its important to go with the opinions of Mom and your Mother-In-Law, you could consider a birdcage veil, or a shorter, less dramatic veil. You could wear it for the ceremony and take it off for the reception if you want. Whatever you do, make sure you try on a bunch of veils before you decide to eliminate them from your wedding day ensemble. 🙂