Wedding veil - which dress will suit it, hairstyle ideas, photos and videos

Types of hats for the bride

A variety of styles will allow you to choose the option that suits you.

Hats with veil . If you don’t want to completely deviate from tradition, then you can simply combine classic and modern accessories in one. Models of hats and veils can be completely different. With this combination, a multi-level veil of medium length is often chosen.
“Vullets” are small headdresses decorated with a veil. This option will add a touch of mystery and mystery to the image.
Wide-brimmed hats are suitable for both passionate and gentle romantic natures. This style is not sufficiently represented in the ready-made assortment of wedding salons, so, most likely, you will have to sew a hat to order.
Top hats are an unusual solution for brave brides. This model is particularly sexy and even somewhat provocative.
“Pills” is an echo of the vintage style of the 60s of the last century. Neat and small, they perfectly match the proportions of the head and give the image an aristocratic touch. They are usually worn slightly to the side or on the forehead.
A cap framed with lace or a veil looks very original.
The “nest” is a complete composition of feathers, rods, mesh and ribbons. As a rule, it is attached to the rim.
"Flower" . This model is made in the form of a large flower with leaves.
A cowboy hat will appeal to creative brides and is ideal for a Wild West-themed wedding. In combination with a traditional veil, such a headdress looks unusual and beautiful.

Hairstyles with veils

Not every veil will look great in symbiosis with the bride's hairstyle.

Hairdressers and stylists give some recommendations on this matter:

short haircuts . It is appropriate to give preference to a veil with a short veil, which are attached to the back of the head and visually create the impression of a short veil. You shouldn’t decorate with massive decorations; it’s better to stick to small flowers, bows, and shiny elements. A veil with a hat in the style of an English queen with a mesh that covers the forehead is also suitable.

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shoulder-length hair . If the bride decided to curl her curls and leave them loose, then an English veil with drapery and feathers, which is secured to the side, will be a beautiful addition. You can also choose a veil with large bud flowers.

long hairstyles. Curled hair, loose or gathered in a ponytail, will be decorated with a flair in the Russian style, headbands with a veil, complemented by floral wreaths, satin ribbons, and bead decoration in the form of a brooch, which serves as a fastener for tulle drapery. Floral veil arrangements are also suitable. But you should be careful not to overdo it and create an awkward flowerbed on your head.

shells, bunches . The length of the mesh can be either short or long to the chin. A veil with decoration in the form of an elven branch attached to the side looks beautiful. You can also use a comb with tulle, which will not only highlight the bride, but also serve as a strengthening hairstyle.

How to choose?

Choosing a hat is not so easy. You should not just like it, but fit many parameters. What should you consider when choosing this wedding accessory?

Main selection criteria:

Features of appearance . You need to choose a wedding headdress based on your face shape. A model with an upturned brim will be appreciated by brides with a wide face. Flat hats with wide brims are suitable for thin girls with pointed features. “Pills” will be good for those with a round face shape.
Peculiarities of height and figure , oddly enough, can also influence the choice. So, wide-brimmed hats will look great on tall girls; Brides with curvy figures should not purchase miniature options. When choosing a wide-brimmed hat, fragile brides should make sure that the brim of the hat does not extend beyond the shoulder line.
Bride's age . Young beauties are allowed bold options, such as a top hat, cap or cowboy hat. More mature brides should pay attention to elegant models with a minimum of decor.
The styles of the wedding dress and hat should be in harmony.
Bridal hairstyle. Perhaps you have already completely planned your look, and you see the hat as just an unusual addition. It is worth thinking about what kind of headdress will suit your future hairstyle.
Wedding style . If there is a themed event, then the hat should match it. For example, at a Mafia-style wedding, an original veil would be appropriate; at a Boho-style celebration, a wide-brimmed hat would be appropriate.
Wedding season . The time of year also dictates its own rules when choosing a hat. So, in winter you can pay attention to hats trimmed with fur, in the spring and summer months - to light headdresses decorated with a floral arrangement.
The quality of the materials from which the product is made. Don't skimp on quality and buy a cheap hat. Preference should be given to fabrics such as satin, organza, linen, and lace.

Pairing with a wedding dress

A hat is just an elegant accessory that is designed to complement the bride's image. The wedding dress still remains the center of attention, so you need to choose a headdress so that it is in harmony with the style and style of the outfit.

It is worth noting that hats look best with short, tight-fitting dresses, skirt or trouser suits. The “pill” style is ideal for a short dress, and the wide-brimmed model is ideal for a long one. “Vullet” will perfectly complement a light, fluffy dress.
The color of the headdress does not have to match the color of the dress . However, it must be borne in mind that a combination of cold and warm shades is highly undesirable.
Pay attention to the material from which the hat is made. The texture of the fabric should be as close as possible to the material of the dress . Otherwise the difference will be very visible in the photographs.
An incomplete match of decorative elements on the hat and dress is acceptable.

Details

Consider wedding options

...for whom a veil is the most suitable accessory:

Vintage. For such a wedding, the most relevant element will be an English-style veil, which is attached to a small hat and is a mesh that covers the eye line. A veil painted with precious stones looks luxurious.
Glamor is a trend similar to vintage style. It is characterized by richness and sophistication, a combination of warm pastel shades with gold or silver. Beads, natural pearls or small feathers are used as decoration.
Romantic . For a ceremony of this format, the ideal solution would be a long veil made of openwork lace, while covering the entire face.
Retro . For a bride who chooses this wedding style, a French-style veil is perfect. A mesh that has a length “to the tip of the nose” or covers the face. Most often, such a veil is attached to the side of the hairstyle. Bows, chiffon ribbons, and small beads are used as decoration.

A wedding corresponding to a specific theme simply requires an original addition to the image. For example, the bride, the main character of a gangster wedding, can wear a dress made of lace and complemented with vintage details, and decorate her head with an elegant hat with a veil.

A special decorative element are veils complete with a hoop. This accessory can be considered as a kind of masterpiece. They can be decorated with precious stones, beads, feathers, unusual flowers, etc., and small inclusions of black can be used as decoration for the veil itself. This type of decoration is welcomed by brides who want to create a mysterious and sophisticated image.

The following materials are used to create veils: organza, openwork lace, airy chiffon, mesh (both small and large). It must be said that if a large mesh is used as a basis, then the veil should be as short as possible. For a hoop with a coarse mesh, the longest length can be up to the level of the nose, and with a fine mesh, up to the chin. For production, metal blanks (various in width) are used, covered with fabric that matches the color scheme of the headdress itself.

The most popular decoration for a headband with a veil is flowers. They best highlight facial features, creating a sophisticated and sophisticated look. In order to add brightness and luxury to the newlywed's image, large buds are used, and with the help of small flowers the emphasis is placed on tenderness and simplicity. For petite brides (short stature), medium-sized flowers will be optimal.

Hats with veils (both small and large sizes) decorated with feathers, flowers, bows and beads look stylish and beautiful. If you use them as an addition to the simplest wedding dress, you will get a spectacular and original look. For short brides, the ideal option is pillbox hats, and for short girls - a small top hat, which, combined with high-heeled shoes and a stylish dress, will create an unsurpassed and original look.

Any (even the simplest) hairstyle goes perfectly with a veil on a hoop

But the following hairstyles look most successful with veils:
— A short haircut, at the same time, you can backcomb it, or you can curl your hair. In this case, the most successful choice would be a veil with a short veil, attached to the back of the head. It looks like a short veil. Large decorations should not be used as decoration; the best option would be to decorate with small flowers, beads, and bows. A hat with a mesh that covers the forehead (English Queen style) looks very beautiful.
- Hair tied in a bun. Hair laid on one side looks especially good. The length of the mesh can be any (short or up to the chin). As a decoration, you can use a comb with tulle, which, moreover, will strengthen the hairstyle.
- Bob haircut. To create a gentle and mysterious look, you can curl your curls.
- Loose hair. Depending on the hair structure (thick or thin, straight or curly), they will look perfect with any veil (on a headband decorated with flowers or feathers).

Skillful combination of veils

...on a headband with a wedding dress and other wedding accessories, creating unique and spectacular images. However, you should remember some nuances:

- if we talk about retro style, then you need to be very careful when choosing a pillbox hat for a 60s dress, while other veils look perfect, regardless of the length of the dress (mini or midi);

- for a pompous wedding dress, the decor of which has a lot of decorations, you need to select a headband with a simple (without ornament) veil;

— the ideal combination is a short dress and a veil;

— a small veil (with no decor) that completely covers the face would be an excellent addition to a tight-fitting wedding dress;

- perfectly complements the image of a bride who has chosen a trouser suit and a veil on a hoop as her wedding attire;

- an ordinary dress without decoration will ideally complement a veil decorated with pearls, sparkling rhinestones or beads and make the image unique.

During the photo shoot, the bride has to change her look many times (take off and put on her headdress again) - this is when you can truly appreciate the convenience of the headband! Often, brides use more than one veil, for example, for a wedding ceremony, choosing a headband with a double mesh (so that most of the head is covered), and then putting on another headdress.

How to choose a hairstyle?

Modern wedding hats allow you to create almost any hairstyle or styling that the bride desires. However, you should remember that the hairstyle and headdress should be combined with each other. Let's look at the most suitable hairstyles depending on the style of the hat.

Wide-brimmed hats are best worn by girls with medium-length hair . Then the hair can either be gathered into a neat bun, or, conversely, let loose in luxurious curls. Do not overload the styling with decorative elements.
For “pills”, curls on hair of any length , as well as straight strands collected on one side, will be appropriate. Retro hairstyles from the 20s-40s and 50s-60s of the last century are also good: large “Hollywood” curls; backcombs collected in “knots”, “shells”, “rollers”.
A variety of styles on short hair and hairstyles in the Greek style for the cylinder .

Veil on short hair

Creating a hairstyle with a veil of curls is quite simple. You just need to pin your hair up well and that’s it. But then the question arises, what about girls who prefer short haircuts? There is nothing scary or difficult about this. One of the options is the simplest combing, thanks to which the hair will look fuller, and all that remains is to fix it with hairspray. And after that, just put on a veil that is attached to the hoop and that’s it, the hairstyle is ready. Here are some examples:

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Where to buy (order)?

This fashion accessory is gaining popularity and is in demand among brides. However, choosing and purchasing a suitable model is still not so easy: few salons can boast of a rich selection of hats.

Where can you buy this original headdress?

In the wedding salon . If you want to try on a finished product, it is better to do this in the salon, since a certain assortment is presented there. Unfortunately, not all salons sell hats for the bride, so it is worth inquiring in advance about the availability of this accessory, for example, by first looking on the store’s website or by phone.
You can also choose the appropriate option in the online store Often the assortment there is much wider than in a wedding salon. Another plus is that many stores provide on-site fitting services.
A private master can create a unique wedding headdress to order, even according to your own sketch.
In specialized hat stores and factories. For example, high-quality and original models of hats can be purchased at the Cardinal & Margot factory.

Price

Prices will largely depend on where the headdress was purchased and its style. Thus, in a wedding fashion salon, the average cost of a “pill” or veil varies from 2,000 to 5,000 rubles.

The price for cylinders is slightly higher - 4000-7000 rubles. Wide-brimmed hats cost from 5,000 rubles. Wedding hats made to order will cost from 8,000-10,000 rubles and more.

DIY wedding veil

A veil that suits your outfit can be purchased at a wedding salon, you can order it from a dressmaker, or you can make it yourself, which is what we suggest you do.

To create a wedding veil you will need: 1. Tulle in the form of a mesh (or other material you like - most importantly, not loose!) directly for the veil. 2. Comb, hairpin or headband for attaching the veil. 3. Traditional tailor's set - thread, needle and scissors. 4. Decorations as desired - rhinestones, beads, lace, flowers, ribbons, feathers, etc.

The procedure is simple: - cut a piece of the required size and desired shape from the selected fabric (you can cut out the visible edge of the veil - the one that falls on the face); - gather on a thread the edge of the veil that you will attach to your hair; - sew the assembly onto the comb or attach it to a headband or hairpin; - decorate the place where the veil is attached to the hair as desired - with flowers, lace, etc.

If you want to decorate the main fabric of the veil, you can stick rhinestones on it even before you assemble the veil on a thread. Simple acrylic paint is also suitable as a decoration; you can use it to put dots - “polka dots” or apply another pattern on the fabric of the future veil (just don’t forget to dry your masterpiece properly before continuing work).

Photos of brides in veils and hats

Photo by: Yulia Bar (Photographer in Europe)

How to choose the right veil for your face type, figure and hairstyle

A wedding is an event when a girl, as a bride, simply has no right to make a mistake, just like a miner. The whole point is that if all the details of the toilet are chosen correctly, especially the veil, then the whole image will come together like a puzzle and everyone will see that the bride is perfection itself without flaws.

Flaws in your figure will not be visible, no one will guess about problems with your hair - the veil will take all the attention. This detail can emphasize advantages and disguise disadvantages only if it suits the type

According to face shape

Chubby brides need to visually lengthen their faces. This can be done by opening the forehead or styling it in a casual chic style with short temples, a voluminous nape and several strands of bangs.

In this case, the veil should be attached to the back of the head high or low, have one tier and a flowing texture.

Fine-boned, slender girls have a triangular face shape and go for loose hair or light styles with low buns and braids. It is recommended to make wedding hairstyles as natural as possible, without unnecessary backcombing and structures. The veil in this case can be of any style and depend on the style of the wedding dress.

A square, wide, open face will look sweet and gentle if you soften it with soft curls, light styling in the form of waves, slightly raised and pulled away from the face.

The veil should be chosen up to the middle of the elbow, securing it with a special comb or pins at the back. The bride will look amazing in her wedding photos.

By body type

Tall, slender brides should not fasten their veils to the top of their heads. It will look more harmonious low on the back of the head or in the form of a lace fabric over the head.

Curvy girls will suit this accessory, made in one layer, without additional details, a simple cut, but with exquisite trim with rhinestones or lace.

Those with wide hips should not hide them behind a long, immense veil - on the contrary, it will widen the bottom even more

To balance your figure, you should pay attention to a multi-tiered product, which is attached from a wreath or tiara and reaches to the elbow

By hairstyle

There are no restrictions regarding hairstyles. Experienced stylists manage to attach this symbol of girlish purity even to ultra-short haircuts, thereby making the image fresh, sweet and defenseless.

Long hair can also be harmoniously combined with both an extra-long veil and a short veil.

Curls that are slightly tidied up at the temples can be covered with a product attached to a tiara or a wreath gathered on the head.

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