All Veiled Up! The Origin and Types Of Veils.

Have you ever stopped to think why you have to wear a veil on your wedding day? Well, the wedding veil is an old tradition that has withstood the test of time and varying culture. There are many explanations and folk stories around the wedding veil. Ancient Rome and Greek believed that the veil served as a protection against evil spirit. In those times the veil was worn to frighten evil spirits or disguise the bride.
However over the years the symbol of the veil changed and people now believe that the veil symbolizes obedience, modesty and purity In the Christian setting the veil stands as a head covering.

It will interest you to know that there are various kinds of veil. Veils are usually distinguished by their length.

                      

Elbow Length Veil

 The Elbow length veil is quite hassle free and easy to handle, it usually ends around your elbow. Your chief bridesmaid will thank you for taking one duty off her!

Chapel Veil

The chapel veil is regal and relatively comfortable too. If you’re wearing a mermaid dress this will suit you perfectly. It usually stops just by the length of your dress.

Ballet Length Veil

 The Ballet length veil is the least popular, but this veil is elegant and beautiful all the same time. It is also known as the sweep veil.

Fly away Veil

                            

The fly away veil or shoulder length is a wispy multilayered veil that sweeps the shoulder. If you have details on your dress you would love to show off, then the fly away is your best bet.                                                 

Bird cage Veil

          

    The bird cage veil is the shortest length of veil and has recently become popular over the years. Want to be different? Then the bird cage is for you.                       

    

Finger Tip Veil

We love the fingertip veil for many other reasons but majorly because kate middleton wore it. This veil is a perfect fit for most brides and is very flattering. It usually stops at the end of your finger tip.

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                                                                                Breathtaking right? The cathedral veil will steal the show any day. This regal trail usually trails one to three yards behind the wedding gown. We won’t lie that this veil is comfortable but you sure would like the regal look in pictures.

So tell us, which of this veils would you go for!