- 1). Select a veil in the same color as your wedding gown. Most veils come in white, diamond white, which is slightly off-white, and ivory, which is darker than off-white and may be close to beige.
- 2). Decide on the veil's length. Veils are available in four lengths. A blusher veil simply covers the face and usually is combined with another veil length or used for religious purposes. A blusher is a good choice for a tea-length dress. Typically when a blusher is worn as the only veil, it usually is attached to a hat or hair ornament.
An elbow-length veil falls to the wearer's elbow. This waist-length veil works well to cover the bride's back. It is a nice, less formal length for a ballgown-style dress for which the waist is very defined.
A fingertip-length veil falls to the end of the bride's middle finger. This is the second longest length of veil. It works well with A-line style dresses because it continues the line of the dress.
A Cathedral-length veil reaches the floor. This is a very formal veil. In many cases, it is possible to make it shorter for the wedding reception. - 3). Determine the veil's fullness. Veils of any length are available in multiple layers. Layering the veil controls how thick or full it looks.
- 4). Pick a plain, embellished or edged-style veil. A plain veil is simply tulle that is gathered at the top to form a slight triangular shape. Depending on the ornamentation of the gown, you may want to choose a veil that has crystals or lace, or in which the edges or ends have a lace or ribbon finish.
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