A Bridal Designer's Guide on how to choose Your perfect veil
Congratulations, lovely brides-to-be! Your wedding day is one of the most magical and cherished moments in your life. As a passionate bridal designer, I understand that every detail of your wedding ensemble should reflect your unique style and personality. Today, I want to share my expertise and guide you through the enchanting world of choosing the perfect veil that will beautifully complement your dream dress without overpowering it.
Understanding Your Dress: Take a moment to fully understand your gown’s style, detailing, and fabric. Knowing your dress inside out will help you in finding the ideal veil that harmonizes with every aspect of your gown. Whether you’re wearing a dress with intricate lacework or a clean and minimalist silhouette, you’ll need to ensure the veil enhances its beauty effortlessly.
Embracing the Power of Simplicity: There’s a timeless elegance in simplicity, and sometimes, less truly is more. A delicate and simple veil can create a stunning harmony with elaborately designed dresses, allowing your natural beauty to take centre stage. I believe that simplicity never goes out of style, like a veil that adds that perfect touch of grace and charm to your bridal outfit.
Striking the Perfect Balance: When it comes to veil selection, striking a balance is the key. If your gown boasts intricate embellishments or bold features, a more subtle veil can create a captivating balance, allowing each element to shine through gracefully. Conversely, if your dress follows a minimalistic design, a veil with more detailed elements can infuse that touch of enchantment you’ve been dreaming of.
Veil Length and Layers: The length of your veil can significantly alter your overall bridal look. From chic and retro birdcage veils to dramatic and regal cathedral veils, there’s a perfect match for every bride. Explore various lengths and layers, considering the gown’s train, silhouette, and your personal style, to find the veil that best complements your unique look. The Right Veil Fabric: Veils come in a wide array of fabrics, each offering its own distinct charm. From the classic and airy tulle to the intricate and romantic lace or the luxurious and delicate silk, look for the textures that beautifully blend with your gown, creating an ethereal and cohesive bridal story.
Personalisation – Your Veil, Your Story: Your wedding day is a celebration of your love story, and every aspect should tell that tale. Embrace the power of personalisation by adding subtle hints of colour, or incorporating meaningful elements, like embroidering your vows, wedding date or initials on to the lower edges, or all of the above! I love creating hand-made, bespoke veils that perfectly capture the bride’s personality and ensures the veil is a cherished memento to be treasured forever. “Be brave and be you” is one of my mottos in life!
Preparing for one of the most important days of your life is fun, but can also be overwhelming! If you’d love to discover more or chat about creating a unique and customised bridal veil or outfit, simply book in a free call or Zoom session here, no matter where you are in the world.
With love and warmth,
Joanne.
Creative Director – JRW Bridal & Couture
“Jo,
Thank you for creating the Wedding dress of my dreams!
You have been such a memorable part of this process and I have loved working with you every step of the way.
Thank you for all of your hard work, as well as your warmth and kindness and welcoming Mum and I into your home studio. You are absolutely amazing, and I am so thankful that we found you!”