1920's Cap Veil of Silk Tulle. A back interest of starched and stiffened lace stands upright in a half crown. Two strands of opaque celluloid sequins are sewn onto the front at the forehead.
Is it appropriate to wear an old veil, gloves or garter during your ceremony?
You bet !
"An old veil is supposed to bring good luck to the bride and a borrowed veil even more so..."
English Superstition
Many brides overlook the fact that the addition of a beautiful vintage headpiece or veil, opera length gloves and an antique beaded bag can dramatically change a plain dress into a stunning wedding statement. With just a little searching, the proper vintage accessories can be found!
Beaded Buckram Coronet and double tiered Veil over Chantilly…show more content… Nylon is also less expensive. The three color choices commonly found are White, Diamond White, and Ivory.
White illusion netting is perfect for the new, contemporary white gowns. Diamond White, which is a soft off-white, works well with vintage gowns, and Ivory illusion net has a deep yellow cast, which may be best for the very "yellowed" antique gowns.
CHOOSE A LENGTH:
SHOULDER LENGTH: Often referred to as the "Madonna" veil because it resembles a Sunday service mantilla. The doubled tulle is cut into a circle and folded at the cap. It ranges in length from 18" to 27," just coming to or passing the shoulders. Simple style sheath gowns look fabulous with this length of veil at the back of the head. Examples of this style of veil are shown on our Vintage Brides We Love page four.
ELBOW LENGTH: Just a bit longer than the shoulder length veil. It measures anywhere from 28" to 36 " in length and ends at or near the elbows. A perfect classic for when you want a more dramatic length of tulle at the back.
FINGERTIP: This veil is meant to extend to your outstretched fingertips. It is usually 48 inches in length and can be single layer or doubled with a blusher…show more content… In ancient Rome the Vestal Virgins wore sacred veils symbolizing the constancy of their devotion to the Gods. The early Christians absorbed this Roman custom, requiring brides to wear their veils from the moment of their betrothal until the conclusion of the wedding. The veils of nuns likewise denoted the constancy of their consecration as "brides" of Christ.
Eastern cultures felt the veil protected the bride from malicious spirits; from the "evil eye." Sometimes, though, as in Morocco and ancient India, the veil has been used to protect others from the bride! A more modern interpretation of this thoughtful custom was that the veil shielded the bride from enticing all unwanted suitors, therefore her shroud of secrecy maintained her purity from less than proper male glances. It also symbolized her protected purity, which was the honor of the family.
Because of these strong associations with chaste virginity, a blusher veil (one that is worn over the face,) should never be worn for an obviously pregnant
