Traditional Wedding Veils have rounded edges and the entire width is gathered across the top. This is the most common shape for bridal veils and works well as a blusher because it falls behind your face when worn back. Traditional wedding veils can be done in 1, 2 or 3 tiers and work well with all styles of wedding gowns.
Waterfall Bridal Veils are also known as cascade and angel cut bridal veils. The cut of the veil forms gentle waves that flow down the sides. Before it’s gathered it looks like a large triangle with the point rounded out, so the full width is advised as it tapers to a narrow bottom edge. Waterfall shape works best for elbow, fingertip and waltz length bridal veils. If used with cathedral length wedding veils be aware that it will not have much cascading effect and the train end will be very narrow, almost a point, while traditional shape will form a large circular train. They work best as 1 tier wedding veils and are a great choice for wedding gowns that are detailed on the back as these bridal veils get narrow and sheer toward the bottom.
Oval Wedding Veils are like the traditional bridal veils, but only part of the width is gathered across the fold on top. At least 18″ remains un-gathered on each side. This only works for 2 tier bridal veils. A longer 3rd tier could be made separate. Oval wedding veils work smoothly as a blusher. When worn back the sides will fall closer to your face than the traditional bridal veils. This makes them a good choice for wedding gowns that have main features lower than bust or shoulder level.
Heart Shaped Bridal Veils are 3 separate sections gathered together to create multi-tiered wedding veils without as much fullness. An edging is necessary for this shape, as a cut edge would lose definition and have a torn look. Heart shaped wedding veils have 3 sections, not tiers and would not work as a blusher. These bridal veils work best for shoulder, elbow and fingertip length wedding veils. They work well with wedding gowns that have a more relaxed romantic look. Heart shaped wedding veils are beautiful at beach weddings and outdoor weddings because the layers are light and not poofy and look lovely blowing in a breeze.
Mantilla Veils are not gathered at all. They are a large circle or oval of illusion (or chiffon) often edged with lace. Mantilla veils are worn flat for a very sheer look that works well at beach weddings and outdoor weddings. Mantilla veils are of traditional Spanish origin and work well with wedding gowns of many styles.
Birdcage Veils are a short veil made of French netting that can be worn at chin length, at the nose or eye level. They are stylish bridal veils that look vintage. We make them in two styles. The classic birdcage veil shape where the veil is gathered in a way that resembles a bird cage. The visor veil shape where the birdcage veil is a rectangle shaped to hug the face with each end gathered. Since it hugs the face a birdcage veil is a great idea for beach weddings and outdoor weddings. Vintage wedding gowns will look classic with a birdcage veil. Purchase a separate feather hair accessory for unique bridal veils that look vintage.
