You’ve probably seen a lot of bridal veil out there, but do you know what, really, they mean? Why are they part of marriages? When it comes to choosing, do you know which one gets better?
When it comes to marriage, the vast majority of women are already eager to find out what the bride looks will look like. After all, as not looking beautiful, a bride with her long white dress, wreath and still with her classic wedding veil, right?
Basically, the traditional look of marriage, in the case of women, is composed of details. The main one, incidentally, is the wedding veil. This is a charming and symbolic accessory, which carries meanings accumulated by different cultures.
Because it is so traditional, and also because it is much desired by the brides, we, in the Women’s Area, decided to help you choose and understand more about this accessory. Especially because it has several different styles and sizes, and with a very interesting origin as well.
Where did the tradition of wearing veils come from?
A priori, the tradition of wearing veils at weddings began in ancient Greece. Basically, this habit became common among Greek brides, precisely because they believed that the bridal veil was a protective accessory. In fact, they believed that the veil could protect the bride from a mist look.
For the Greeks, brides were a prime target of evil spirits. And because of this, they should be hidden through his veil, which covered his face during the ceremony.
It was not long before the Romans also adopted the custom of the wedding veil. From then on, they took the tradition to countless other places, since they were a people of numerous territorial domains.
Especially in every generation, this custom followed in a way. Unlike Greece, in Europe of the Middle Ages, the veil came to be used as a synonym of nobility.
That is, only married women belonging to the elite could use the accessory. Even at that time, the size of the bridal veil was proportional to the wealth of the family. Therefore, the peasants could not use this accessory.
What does the wedding veil mean?
First, it is worth noting that the meaning of the bride veil can vary from generation to generation, and from cultural customs to cultural customs. As for example, both in Greece and Italy, the piece was used as a protection against envy and evil spirits. This, incidentally, we mentioned at the beginning.
Nowadays, the meaning can vary greatly. For some brides, the veil is just another accessory.
Even because it is an accessory, it is common for some women to try to give a personal touch to their veils. That is, they try to combine the piece with his personality and, of course, with the model of the dress and the wedding style that will be made.
Veéu x Mantilha
A priori, the main difference between the veil and the mantilha is the fact that the veil is made in tulle. The mantilha, on the other hand, is produced entirely in income. Therefore, it is normal that the mantilla be much heavier than the veil.
Another difference we can highlight is the fact that the mantilla, unlike the veil, symbolizes humility, beauty and the purity of the bride. In addition, traditionally, this accessory is positioned close to the bride’s face.
The veil, on the other hand, even if it covers the bride’s face, gets stuck behind the head. And it is usually fixed by a hair accessory.
However, whatever your choice, an important detail when it comes to having these accessories made is to ensure that the materials are light and fluid. Heavy fabrics can cause discomfort during the ceremony, and perhaps even dismantle the bride’s hairstyle. So, no exaggeration!
What is the wreath?
A priori, the wreath is any hair accessory that the bride wears. Whether it is a crown, a tiara, a comb or a clip, for example.
Basically, the main purpose of the wreath is to attach the veil to the hairstyle. And of course, make sure everything stays in place until the end of the ceremony.
Above all, to choose your piece, we indicate that you think of the connection of the hairstyle with the veil or mantilla and, of course, with the dress. Because this set should be in harmony.
Tips to hit the choice
The first tip is to balance your look. That is, if you choose a dress all laced, for example, the ideal is that you look for a smoother veil.
Another tip that we can also highlight is to think about the length of the dress in relation to the veil. Basically, a very long veil may not go very well with a short dress, for example. In this case, we bet that a voilette or a short wedding veil can be more interesting.
Despite our tips, it is important that you know that there are no rules. The important thing, above all, is that you feel valued, beautiful, comfortable and, of course, feel good about your bridal veil.
Types of wedding veil
1- Long Veé or cathedral
A priori, if you are looking for an imposing look, with more elaborate dresses and with a more imperial touch, we indicate that you wear this type of veil. Basically, this veil is around 3 and 5 meters long. He is even the most suitable for night weddings.
2- Vein fingertip
At first, as the name itself already says, this veil is characterized by its length. That is, he goes to the fingertips of the bride’s hands.
Above all, this veil is a more versatile model. Therefore, it combines with several models of dresses and also with any type of ceremony.
3- Veéu elbow
If you want something more comfortable, this bridal veil can be the most suitable. Because it can be easier to walk. This is because the elbow veil has an average size, about 65 cm in length, and usually stays at waist height.
It is noteworthy that this type of veil combines a lot with outdoor ceremonies, mini weddings and less traditional weddings. However, he may not look so cool in long tail dresses.
4- Short Bridal Veéu
Basically, if you want to get more stripped, use this model of bridal veil that goes up to shoulder height.
In addition to being super modern, it helps to highlight your face. This model, even, looks beautiful with dresses had to fall and with shorter wedding dresses.
5- Voilette
Do you know those wedding veils of British royalty? These are exactly those.
Basically, this type of veil has a more vintage look, and is nothing more than the height of the chin. They can even be used to cover the bride’s face, in whole or just a part.
In addition, it can be worn with sophisticated and eclectic dresses.
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Sources: Women’s Tips, iCasei, iCasei
Featured image: iCasei
