Non-traditional wedding veils

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While not a prerequisite, a wedding veil is often the most important accessory that a bride chooses. It adorns her head while gliding down the aisle. Some brides wear the veil in front of their face, sweeping it back only after being pronounced a wife. Some choose to wear the veil off their face to begin with, while others choose not to wear a veil at all. There are many different styles of veils, including options for non-traditional brides. Additionally, there are options for brides who want to wear a headpiece but might not like the look of a veil.

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1. Birdcage Veil

   • A birdcage veil is a delicate veil that covers the face. It might swoop around to cover the back of the head, but generally it is attached to a headpiece that sits on top of the head. The veil usually reaches down to approximately chin length. Some veils only cover the eyes. The headpiece that the veil is attached to can be a small hat, a gathering of flowers or a comb or headband of some sort.

   Flowers

   • Some brides choose to incorporate their chosen wedding flowers into their hair as a piece or as simply flowers woven through the hair. Usually these headpieces are made with silk flowers so there's no danger of wilting on the big day, but some brides do use fresh flowers. The flowers can be glued onto a hat or a headband for a dramatic look, and can be attached to a traditional veil as well.

   Fascinator

   • A fascinator is a small hat that usually sits perched on top of the head, or cocked down over an eye. Fascinators became best known in the United States during the 2011 wedding coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Bridal fascinators can be the perch for a birdcage veil, or might be adorned with other accoutrements like feathers, jewels and flowers.

   1950s-style Veil

   • In the 1950s, veils were worn high on the head and had five layers, often resembling a giant "pouf." Sometimes, a large flower or other accoutrement was attached to the top. The veil is either attached to the top of the head or tucked into the pulled-back hair.

   Combs and Pins

   • The bride might choose not to wear a veil at all, but instead wear a pin or comb tucked into her hair. A comb is a larger piece than a pin, but both can be adorned with rhinestones or other jewels, or designs. Combs are best used for hair that is pulled back, while pins can be used in both up-dos and hair that is kept loose.

Source: www.ehow.com

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