We have 100′s of veils in stock in a variety of styles, trims and colours, most are brand new and custom made by Helen and Emma!

HOW TO CHOOSE A VEIL

My personal opinion: These days, a lot of dresses are strapless and some with a corset back. In seeing many of them, the best match I have seen is a butt length veil in one or two tiers, with edging to match the gown or simply a cut edge so that it becomes ‘one’ with your gown!

Butt length is just perfect for most brides and occasions. For shorter brides, this length is great because it won’t create the illusion of making you look shorter that a longer veil would.  (Hint… never cut your vertical profile in the lower half by having a veil that visibly ends in the bottom half of your body!)  If you’re tall… you can go longer… fingertip/waltz, you name it. But not too short! It will be out of proportion with your height.

If you have a small face, pick a narrower cut so that you don’t suffer from “mushroom head”. Everyone wants to see your face when you beam at the altar!

If your gown is A-line, don’t go too poufy. Pick a 1-tier veil, or you can have a blusher (second shorter layer), but in a narrower tulle for both layers.

If you’re wearing a ballgown, you can pull off poufy, and a blusher with no problem… but… don’t overwhelm the trim with heavy stuff… keep it light and airy, just like your skirt! A shorter veil might look a bit disconnected… go with the flow of the material, volume and length of your train.

If your dress is mermaid or less formal… you have options. I would pick either elbow length (less formal) for an more informal affair, or chapel/cathedral length to dress it up and it serves as a train as well!

For drama… hey… the long veils have drama alright. Having made a lot of veils, you have to watch the width of it… if it’s too narrow, it looks kinda wimpy, but too wide adds a lot of volume where it’s gathered at the top.

Finally, in terms of the fancy stuff (pearls, rhinestones, embroidery, etc.)… match your gown, and don’t overdo it. If your gown is really plain, you can have a little fun — be adventurous!. Otherwise, if your gown is elaborate show it off! Too much ‘bling bling’ takes away from YOU, particularly if you are wearing a tiara or other headpiece. With moderately or less detailed styles, you can add a little bit of sparkle that is lovely, and will compliment your gown perfectly.   If you want a little bling, Helen only uses Swarovski crystal since it catches the light beautifully, unlike cheaper imitations.

Attaching your veil: All my veils come with a comb.   There are 2 kinds of combs; traditional plastic that is about 3″ wide, and wire/metal that is 3″ or 4.5″ wide. The latter is very flexible, more comfortable, can be removed without pulling your hair, and fits more securely. It also disperses the gathers of the veil to reduce volume at the top.

NOTE: I have heard disaster stories from folks ironing their veils.  To get wrinkles out of a veil, merely hang it using a loop of ribbon through the teeth of the comb.  Wrinkles will fall out over time, or to hasten the process, hang it in the bathroom while you’re having a shower!

Some Sweet options for your veil:

  • Colours: white, diamond white, ivory
  • Trims: cut edge, ribbon (all widths, satin or organza), bias (double-sided ribbon… matte or satin, all colours), thin satin cording, round satin cording (rattail), lace and tons of other options.
  • Embellishments: pearls, Swarovksi rhinestones, beads – clear crystal or irridescent, flower shaped crystals… you name it.
  • Lengths: Shoulder (24″), elbow (29″), butt (35″) fingertip (42″), waltz (52″), chapel (7ft) and cathedral (9ft)… and anything in between.
  • Tiers: 1, 2 or more!
  • Cuts: top hem (standard), centre, oval cut
  • Fullness: there is a variety from minimal to mushroom head!

In terms of pricing, here are the starting points for simple veils.

  • Waltz or shorter:
    • 1-tier: $60
    • 2-tier: $80

(These prices apply to cut, satin, thin cording, ribbon, rattail (cording) and bias trim.)

  • Chapel or Cathedral:
    • 1-tier: $80
    • 2-tier: $100

(The same rules apply in terms of trim)

Our shop now carries specialty birdcage veils, not just the plain ones, in addition to feather fascinators and all those fun things! You can custom-order them as well — they’re created by Emma, one of our bridal goddesses. Here are four that can be found in the shop currently — the ones you see here are $75.  If you’d like to discuss your desires for a custom headpiece, please email Emma and let her know what you have in mind.  She’s here every Saturday as well if you’d like to drop in and chat with her.