It’s a safe bet that a woman’s wedding day is likely one of the most important and memorable in her entire in life. It’s completely understandable that brides-to-be are picky when it comes to choosing the right wedding attire and accessories. While some ladies like a more modern hairpiece or veil, many women adore the enchantment of traditional cathedral length wedding veils to perfectly complement their beautiful wedding gowns.
Some Bridal Fashion Ideas Using Longer-Length Veils and Trims
Although a cathedral length wedding veil is always a spectacular choice for brides wearing more traditional styled wedding gowns, many are pleasantly surprised to realize that these longer-length veils can look sensational with other more modern wedding gown designs too. Consider pairing a long and flowing veil with a sleek and curve-hugging vintage 1920’s era gown.
Intriguing History and Significance of Wedding Veils in Ancient Times
Wedding veils worn by brides in ancient Roman times were not about romance and love like these accessories represent today. Ancient bridal veils were large enough to wrap around the bride’s entire body. Some historians believe that the veil was red to represent a flame since the original Latin word translates to mean something quite similar. Another important difference is that historically, veils did not cover the face as they often do in modern times.
Exquisite Veil Details and Accents Brides-to-Be Can Choose
In western culture, brides often wear a wedding veil as a nod to the old superstition that a groom shouldn’t see the bride before the ceremony. Cathedral length wedding veils can be handmade with intricate beading and enhanced with feminine trims such as lace, ribbons or embroidery. Brides can even elect to add decorative trims to otherwise elegant and refined wedding dresses that perfectly match accent details on her preferred wedding veil. The beauty of a wedding veil is timeless, no matter the length.
