i’m a big veil fan. i know that not all brides are, but i definitely am. i think it’s like the cherry on top that makes the sundae… putting the veil on made me FEEL like i was a bride. and i love all kinds of veils… fingertip… chapel length… birdcage … etc. however, i have another warning for you… when it comes to longer veils that are lower than your shoulders, really consider when and the duration you want to wear it.
i wore my semi-cathedral length veil with blusher through the whole ceremony, of course, and immediately following while we were doing the receiving line.
BUT i wish someone would have told me to take the veil OFF for the receiving line, or any other times where there would be consistent hugging going on. here’s why:
hugs tug.
and tug… and tug… and tug on your veil. and thus on your head. and thus on your hair style – especially if it’s an updo. whether your veil is secured in your hair with clips or combs or… heck glue… every hug can slowly pull your hair style out – especially if you have a tight updo like i did! see what i mean?:
don’t believe me? “that bride”, the beautiful jenna cole, had the same problem as i did. so, there: someone warned you. if you can, take your veil out pre-receiving line/hug time if you don’t want your hair to loosen up like mine did. of course the length of veil, the style of hairdo and the number of hugs you think you’ll get [# of hugs = (# of female guests x 3) + # of male guests] are also factors to consider.
also, while i’m at it: don’t forget to take your veil or a veil with similar combs/clips with you to your hair trials. my bridal salon had shorter-than-blusher trial veils that had the same comb as my semi-cathedral length veil so once i did my hair trial we could see how the veil would secure… and get an idea of how it would look with the hair style. oh and don’t forget this bobby pin tip i mentioned months ago! :)
all photos in this post are (c) corey ann photography
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Heidi@TrulyEngaging - A beautiful bride nonetheless! Great post and sure to be quite helpful…April 3, 2009 – 12:14 pm
Lizz Pruitt - Just today I was meeting with a client and the subject of to have/not have a receiving line came up. My client was very appreciate for the advice (I referred to your ever-so-educational blog post), and I gave props to you! :DApril 2, 2009 – 7:41 pm
AmyJean @RelentlessBride - Great advice :) I never thought about it, but it makes sense! Must make note to self! :)April 2, 2009 – 10:26 am
Corey - I didn’t warn you? I could have sworn I did! I try to warn all of my brides that this happens so to take it out if at all possible. However most brides want to feel bride-like and usually don’t follow my advice but later wish they had ;) Hopefully they listen to you since you’re the voice of experience.
FWIW I didn’t notice your messy hair until you just pointed these pics with the arrow.April 2, 2009 – 5:15 am