NEW: NAME YOUR VEIL! I'm trying to put the names of the brides who ordered each veil to help me name them in a more friendly fashion than a number. You can name your own... or let me know which one is yours!

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, either with a cut edge or with satin/bias edging to match the gown and the laces in the back. You can still see the laceup back, but the length is just perfect for most brides and occasions. For shorter brides, this length is perfect and won't create the illusion of making you look shorter that a longer veil would. 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. Not to much pouf allowed!

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. Another option is teardrop shaped... cut wide at the bottom, coming to a fairly narrow edge at the comb. Teardrops are more typical for chiffon/organza... with tulle, it gathers well, just pick your width to match the width of your dress.

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. I typically avoid adding pearls because in photos they can look like polka dots. I use on Swarovski crystal in terms of 'bling'. No cheap alternatives.

If your dress has colour... add a splash! Something simple is always a winner... whether it's a thin matching trim or a few coloured Swarovksis. As always, don't overdo it!

Fabrics: Tulle can be made to be poufy, lie flat or anything in between depending on the edging and width used. Other materials, such as organza and chiffon create a more opaque look, and tend to be more expensive to make. These fabrics can look heavy. Organza has more body but it's super light. Chiffon is heavier but is more 'flowy' than organza. If you're inquiring about silk, please be advised, it costs me at least $150/m not including shipping, taxes etc.

Attaching your veil: All my veils come with a comb. Another available option is to use velcro... velcro can be used to attach the veil to the comb, so that you can rip it off after your ceremony without disturbing your hairdo, or to attach directly to your headpiece. We also have 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.

I would be happy to work with you to design the PERFECT veil. Drop me a line with your details and request! And, if I can't make it... I will do my best to find someone who will help you.

NOTE: I have heard disaster stories from folks steaming or ironing their veils. Some of the pics available are of veils that were all scrunched up in a Ziploc bag just moments prior to taking the pic... if you hang a veil, the wrinkles should just fall out. If you're concerned about your veil having wrinkles, take it to the pros! All veils except silk can be dumped in the tub and hung to dry to get rid of wrinkles. If there is a coloured trim... I wouldn't advise it.

NOTE: For lace veils, talk to me. I don't pre-make a lot of lace stuff because everyone wants different lace and it's highly subject to personal taste. I'll let you know how much you need and invite you to bring the lace to me... then I'll make that perfect lace-edged veil for you!

These are just some options. I can also make you a pink veil with daisies if you want! I tend not to take on very pricey and time-consuming projects (e.g. Swarovski edging), since it's not in keeping with our mandate of helping the budget bride, and the materials are enormously expensive. However, I've done some pretty laborious projects, and been very pleased with the end result.

I'll also be honest with you... if you find it somewhere at a good price... I'll tell you to grab it!

Butt length or shorter:
- 1-tier: $40
- 2-tier: $60

(These prices apply to cut, satin, thin cording, ribbon, rattail (cording) and bias trim.) Waltz length add $5

Chapel or Cathedral:
- 1-tier: $70
- 2-tier: $90
(The same rules apply in terms of trim)

Mantilla and lace edge veils at full length start at $100 due to the cost of lace. Shorter veils start at $50.

These veils are by nature 2-tiered, and take a full evening (3-5+ hours) to create properly. They also require a lot more trim. Centre cut veils starts at $75 without embellishments due to the extra work.

Lightly scattered pearls or swarovksi cyrtalss: start at $20 per tier. Okay, that's stupidly cheap, but I like doing the sparkles ;)

Silks/Sweet Stuff/Organza and Chiffon are priced accordingly to cover material costs. Since the fabrics can be very expensive, please contact me for a quote. In making the alternate fabric veils, I use only high quality fabrics... for 3 reasons... they are easier to work with, lie better, and frankly, it's just worth it. Prices vary according to supplier availability... sometimes I get great deals... other times it can be pricey! Silk, for example, can vary from $65-$150/metre. Typically double the costs above, and you'll have the ball park figure for all but silk veils.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email me! You can see some of the veils I've made here.