Long bridal veil: features, types and best combinations

Peculiarities

The first thing that is important to remember: the veil must match the wedding dress in texture, color, style, and decorative elements. The accessory can be decorated with rhinestones, beads, lace ribbons, beautiful embroidery or braid.
A veil embroidered with pearls looks rich. Typically, an important element of the bride’s image is made of nylon, crepe de Chine, thin lace or organza. Second: when adding a veil to your hair, don’t forget that it draws attention to the face, so the makeup should be perfect and match the image, and the face should be fresh and clean.
Interesting! In ancient times, it was believed that a veil protected the bride from the evil eye.
Now it's just a cute and elegant detail of a wedding look. The variety of wedding veil models is not limited to traditional options. Every year more and more unusual and interesting models appear. For example, a mantilla, a pirate veil or an accessory in the form of a hood.

"Italian lace" or "Cathedral"

The longest model, which can reach up to four meters in length. This creates the most chic and luxurious look, so it is necessary that the dress matches it. The uniqueness of this veil also lies in the fact that it is equipped with hand embroidery or lace. This long veil can be attached to loose hair or to carelessly collected curls, some of which are knocked out of the bun. Due to this, the most gentle, but at the same time luxurious image of the bride is created. A characteristic feature of this veil is also its type of fastening. It is not intended to completely cover the face. Its upper edge is fixed in the hair, and as a result, it feels like this delicate lace is about to “drip” from the newlywed’s head.

How to choose?

• A short veil goes well with a babydoll style dress with a short skirt and corset;
• The shoulder-length model goes well with simple, elegant hairstyles in a classic style;
• Elbow length - ideally complements a wedding dress with a crinoline and corset. The best hairstyle for this model is curls decorated with a wreath or tiara;
• A long veil is combined with a wedding dress with a train and an elegant hairstyle in the Renaissance style.

Types of veils differ in the number of tiers: one-, two-, multi-tiered and short.

Hair styling with a veil is chosen depending on the shape of the face:

• A short veil with a smooth texture will help to visually lengthen your face. This option is best suited for chubby girls;
• A shoulder-length accessory will correct a square face and soften the line of the cheekbones. Lush waves or voluminous curls are chosen as a hairstyle;
• For a face in the shape of a perfect oval, almost any model of veil and hairstyle is suitable. Only bulky and heavy styles should be treated with caution.

You can reduce wide hips and make your lower body less massive with the help of a short veil.

Wedding hairstyles with long veils

Very often, brides want to decorate their look with a long veil , but do not know what hairstyle to choose. Now your task has become easier, since almost any hairstyle can be combined with a long veil, it can be a sleek elegant hairstyle or a complex hairstyle with braids or braids. The only thing you should avoid when choosing a long veil is too high or fluffy hairstyles. A wedding hairstyle with a long veil should be elegant and romantic.

For different hair lengths

You can use a veil in styling for any length of hair. Stylists talk about the most popular wedding hairstyles.

Long

It’s not difficult to choose a hairstyle for long hair, and most styles go perfectly with a veil:

• Greek. The hair is combed in the middle, given volume and secured at the back with a hairpin. You can lift your curls completely up and secure the veil at the base;
• A ponytail is a classic wedding hairstyle. Based on it, you can create a more complex styling by attaching the accessory on top;
• A high bun allows you to highlight the beauty of your neck, arms and shoulders. Styling in the form of a bun requires perfect execution, because any careless detail will destroy the entire image. For a single-layer veil, simple buns are chosen. For multi-tiered models, more complex voluminous hairstyles are created. Styling without decoration is emphasized with a richly decorated and spectacular veil;
• Curls. Large curls, light waves or strands laid in a careless shell are equally good on long hair. The veil is fixed on the top of the head or slightly lower, on the back of the head. The image can be used for a wedding or for a traditional ceremony at the registry office.

In addition, a great option for long hair is a Greek knot. The hair is gathered at the back of the head into a tight bun and styled in the shape of a cone, placing the veil under the base of the hairstyle or extending from the center of the knot.

Average

Girls with hair just below their shoulders have an equally large selection of wedding hairstyles:

• The shell helps to emphasize the elegance of the image, while a light veil is placed on top;
• Curls are curled using an iron or curlers. If a veil with an urgent design is used, the hairstyle is additionally decorated with ribbons and flowers;
• The Hollywood wave emphasizes the romantic nature of the bride. A perfect addition is a shoulder-length veil without decoration;
• A high hairstyle with braiding will hide the disadvantages and emphasize all the advantages of any face shape, and a veil placed below will complement the wedding outfit;
• Babette , which became popular thanks to the incomparable Brigitte Bardot, is perfect for medium-length hair. To add volume to the curls, use a roller. Decorate the hair with a tiara and veil, which gives the image sophistication and femininity, as well as ribbons, headbands with rhinestones, fresh flowers or braids;
• An asymmetrical braid will add zest to the look. Straight and side bangs go well with this hairstyle. Braids complemented with a veil look romantic, festive and playful.

Short

For brides with short hair, choosing a hairstyle with a veil is a little more difficult than for long-haired girls. If a girl with a short hairstyle wants a style that requires long curls, then she will have to use extensions, tresses or a chignon.

Although a short haircut, decorated with a beautiful veil, looks irresistible, you should not choose a long veil, overloaded with decor. Models that reach the shoulder line and above are well suited. For example, a pirate veil or otherwise “Juliet’s hat” will emphasize the cheerful character of the bride. This accessory, decorated with embroidery and stones, is attached to the sides using bobby pins.

A hairstyle of short hair with a veil is complemented with semi-precious and precious stones, rhinestones, pearls, and a tiara.

Wedding hairstyle with veil and loose hair

Loose hair allows you to create a sweet and touching look. As a rule, for a wedding hairstyle, the curls are made slightly wavy. To prevent your hairstyle from looking too simple, you can decorate it with fresh or artificial flowers and decorative hairpins.

Wedding hairstyles with a veil for long hair go perfectly with soft curls falling onto the shoulders.

Loose hair will fit under a veil-cape, which is simply thrown over the hair or attached to the hairstyle. The length should be chosen so that it covers the hair. In some cases, stylists offer models of short, fluffy shoulder-length veils for long, backcombed hair. This option is also ideal if a ribbon or bandage is used instead of a veil.

With tiara

The tradition of decorating hair with a tiara on a wedding day came from Ancient Greece. The accessory looks equally good on both long hair and short hair.

Important! Retro-style hair with light textured waves will emphasize the femininity and good taste of the bride.

A tiara with a veil is used in the following cases:

• Weaving. Classic braid, waterfall braid or French braid - all options are equally good;
• Crown. To create it, a tight braid of strands is braided around the entire circumference of the head. For a more feminine look, several strands are pulled out in the French style. You can make a crown from two or even three weaves;
• Roller hairstyles in the style of the 40s–60s. They can be semicircular, elongated, lateral. The tiara is secured at the base of the roller.

Wedding hairstyles with an unusual veil

This option is suitable for bright and bold girls who are not afraid to experiment; it can be an ultra fluffy veil, a mesh veil, or an unusually tied veil. If you want to create a unique image, then an unusual veil will help you with this. Let's look at the ideas:

The veil will always be the most important attribute of the wedding look; by choosing wedding hairstyles with a veil you will look feminine and beautiful!

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With a bang

One cannot ignore the main trend of recent seasons – wedding hairstyles with bangs. To create them, unruly and curly hair is straightened with a straightening iron. The veil is secured to the back of the head or at the base of the hairstyle using bobby pins.

Hairstyle options with bangs:

• curls;
• shell;
• weaving, including French braid;
• asymmetrical styling.

Oblique bangs will emphasize the youth and perky character of the bride. For a themed wedding in retro style, the bangs are slightly curled. The styling with bangs and veil is complemented with beautiful accessories: a comb, hairpins, a wreath or a tiara.

Wedding hairstyles 2014 with veil - fashion trends

Wedding fashion is constantly changing, offering brides a wide variety of looks. After all, many people want to be not only beautiful, but also fashionable. Today the trend is light and romantic hairstyles. These are simple, slightly careless styling, all kinds of asymmetry. They fit perfectly with veils of various lengths.

Designers and stylists advise those with short hair to avoid veils altogether. Instead, you can use original jewelry in the form of a large flower, ribbon, hairpin or brooch.

If you are planning a wedding in a classic or palace style

, it is better to choose a hairstyle with hair raised up. You can use lush bouffant and large curls.

Greek hairstyles remain especially relevant for weddings , which can be stylishly and variedly decorated with hoops, headbands, plaits, ribbons and beads. They are combined with multi-layered veils of medium length.

Wedding hairstyles with veil - photo

Top most beautiful hairstyles with photos

The popularity of veil hairstyles in the fashionable wedding industry is constantly growing. Year after year they do not lose their relevance, helping to create a romantic and complete image.

High

High royal styling is the best option for fluffy dresses with a train. To create it, the curls are gathered into a ponytail on the top of the head, arranged in the shape of a flower or formed into a shell. The veil is attached to the crown or back of the head.

The styling well emphasizes the neckline and décolleté area, which is why it is most often chosen for dresses with an open top.

Hair raised high goes well with bangs. Tall and fluffy styles are used in conjunction with a voluminous veil.

Curls

You don't have to do complicated hairstyles to look charming. Curls loosely flowing over the shoulders always look feminine. A few useful ideas that will definitely come in handy:

• The classic version is smooth curls covered with a beautiful veil;
• You can refresh your look by adding fresh flowers to your curls;
• Curls are pulled away from the face or gathered into an elegant low hairstyle. When creating, be sure to create additional root volume;
• Slightly disheveled strands are suitable for a young bride. In this case, choose veil models that are shoulder length or higher;
• Hair laid to one side and slightly curled with curling irons goes well with a long veil;
• Curls with braiding are original . Individual strands are twisted into flagella or braided into thin braids and secured with bobby pins in an artistic mess. The lower part of the hair is wound with curlers or curled using curling irons. The veil is chosen to be light and small so that it does not hide the created masterpiece. Place the accessory anywhere in the hairstyle of your choice.

You can add exclusivity to your look by decorating your hair with arrangements of fresh flowers, decorative hairpins, pearls or rhinestones.

Hair down

A win-win option for wedding styling is to leave your hair loose. This hairstyle suits almost everyone, regardless of the wedding style, face shape, age or style of the wedding dress.

Important! The option with loose hair makes it possible to save on a stylist and hairdresser, because it’s easy to create a hairstyle on your own.

A hairstyle with loose hair is created using a straightening iron or curling iron to create curls. If the hair is thin and sparse, then it is not forbidden to supplement it with artificial strands.

The veil is secured with a tiara, a headband with fresh flowers, original hairpins and combs.

With flowers

Living plants in hair should be treated with a special product. This way they will stay fresh longer and retain their attractive appearance. Most often used in hairstyles with a veil:

• roses;
• alstroemeria;
• feces;
• freesia;
• orchids;
• chrysanthemums;
• gerberas;
• wildflowers.

For short hair, use one or two large buds and secure them with hairpins. The veil should be single-layered so as not to overload the image with details.

On medium-length hair, create a hairstyle with air loops. The hair is divided into two equal parts and collected in high ponytails. Then individual strands are pulled out and secured to the head. The veil is attached to the finished hairstyle using a comb and decorated with flowers.

For long hair, a veil and flowers are combined with braids and curls pulled to the side. As an accessory, use a mantilla veil or a single-layer veil on a comb.

Greek

Greek style hairstyles with a veil look very elegant.

The Greek braid is made from loosely pulled curls from the back of the head. Distinctive features are slight carelessness in styling and naturalness. The veil is attached at the base of the braid. You can decorate it with embroidery or lace.

A long veil is worn with sleek hairstyles like the Greek knot or korymbos.

One of the simplest options for a Greek hairstyle is curls tucked under a headband or ribbon. In this case, the veil is attached directly to the accessory.

How to choose a veil for a dress

Wedding salons offer a wide range of wedding attributes. Sometimes it is quite difficult to make a choice. Many brides make the same mistake - choosing a veil without taking into account the overall image.

First of all, you need to choose the wedding dress itself. Only the second time can you decide on accessories that will help complement the entire image of the bride.

In addition, you should pay attention to those collections that already offer a veil that matches a specific dress. This will make your task much easier. Often, couturiers repeat decorations or paintings that are present on the wedding dress on the bride’s wedding attribute.

As for bright and extraordinary personalities, you can pay attention to the color options of wedding dresses. In this case, the selected accessories must match in color.

The color palette of dresses is rich and rich. When buying a veil, make sure that it is the same shade as the wedding dress itself.

Stylists advise that when choosing an accessory, the main emphasis is on the style and finishing of the dress. If the outfit itself is strewn with rhinestones, sequins, or there are an abundance of openwork patterns on it, then the task of the veil is to mute the image a little. Accordingly, it should be calm, monochromatic and without all kinds of decorations.

Hairstyles for veil length

When choosing a styling, you must also take into account the length of the traditional wedding attribute.

With long

A long veil is suitable for hair of any length. Girls with short hair will be able to visually lengthen their strands, and brides with luxurious hair will emphasize the beauty of their hair.

A perfectly smooth hairstyle with a knot is combined with a single-tier veil made of transparent material. Asymmetrical options also look good with a long veil: curls pulled to one side, styling with a side parting or uneven bangs.

Idea! A two-tiered veil paired with classic styling is the best option for hair just below the shoulders.

Loose hair combined with a long veil looks cute and romantic. In this case, the veil is attached almost to the top of the head.

With a short

Today, brides increasingly prefer a short veil just above shoulder level.

When choosing a hairstyle for a short veil, take into account its texture and hair length . Wedding hairstyles with a haircut and a short veil can be different: pixie, bob, cap, garcon, bob.

A short veil visually makes the face rounder, so brides with curvy figures should avoid it.

A traditional veil is attached to the back, emphasizing the open neck and collarbone. A retro-style veil is worn under a short wedding dress.

With mantilla

A long veil with lace trim is called a mantilla. It goes best with light, slightly careless hairstyles. The mantilla is secured with pins or bobby pins.

The cut of the veil requires a high bun, a lampion or an elegant knot at the back of the head. It is also used in conjunction with a braid in the Greek or French style.

But the mantilla won’t hold up on loose hair , so you’ll have to give up this model if you’re styling it smoothly.

About the traditions of wearing a veil

Since ancient times, it was believed that it was the veil that personified the innocence of a girl. According to Orthodox customs, an immaculate young lady can be in a church building without a headdress, namely a scarf. But after the wedding, the girl has a new status.

Accordingly, she is simply obliged to put a veil on her head. Previously, most couples got married. Since there is no such tradition now, the veil often fades into the background. It can no longer be called a must-have accessory for a modern bride. However, brides continue to choose a veil because they know that it is a talisman against evil spirits.

Since the times of Ancient Rus', there have been customs associated with wearing a veil:

• Under no circumstances should you wear someone else’s veil to a wedding ceremony; you must buy or sew a new one;
• if for some reason the bride takes off a wedding accessory during the celebration, then it can only be entrusted to her mother for safekeeping;
• You cannot sell or give away jewelry;
• The veil should always remain in the house where the young people live; it will be a powerful talisman for the family.

There has long been a custom called “removing the veil.” Nowadays, few people conduct it. Despite this, you should know about it.

After the official consolidation of the marriage bond, the bride ceases to be considered an innocent young lady and becomes a married lady. She needs to remove the attribute that represents purity. This can be done by a godmother, mother or mother-in-law. You need to choose in advance and discuss this point with the person.

The woman carefully removes her veil and ties her head with a scarf. This is a purely symbolic ritual , so you shouldn’t be afraid of ruining your hair. You can choose a light scarf that will be lightly draped over the young lady’s head.

Mounting Tips

In order not to worry about styling and get the most out of the ceremony, you should use the advice of professionals to secure the veil:

1. Possible methods of attaching the veil to the hair must be rehearsed in advance. It is beneficial to wear the veil for several hours the day before the ceremony;
2. To secure the accessory, do not use fixing means for styling, but bobby pins, hairpins or combs;
3. You need to decide whether the veil will be fixed in your hair throughout the entire wedding day or not. In the second case, you will have to put in much less effort to securely fix it;
4. The junction of the veil with the hair should be lightly combed before attaching the accessory;
5. Using a veil in combination with curls, several strands are collected in order to secure the accessory to them;
6. The easiest way to fix a veil on short hair is with a comb;
7. If additional decorations are used in styling, for example, fresh flowers or decorative hairpins, then the veil is secured with invisible hairpins at the very bottom, under the hairstyle, so that it does not cover the decor.

Advice! The easiest way to secure a veil made of thin, airy fabric is with small crab clips.