The classic image of the bride is a snow-white dress on the floor, not too lush, but not straight, and a long veil in which you can wrap yourself literally from head to toe. Nowadays, such wedding attire is most often found in Catholic countries, since there, more than anywhere else, female chastity and purity are held in high esteem. If you are a supporter of classic strict traditions, you will be interested to know what outfits, hairstyles and accessories combine with a long veil.
What is this detail of the image?
The veil is long, wedding, white - an important accessory that is fixed in the hair of the bride. Depending on how long it is, how it is attached and how it frames the head and body, its style or appearance is determined. It’s worth emphasizing right away that a long veil is one that reaches a minimum of the knees or goes even lower. It also happens that this accessory is longer than the dress itself, and its train stretches another meter for the bride. This detail of the image serves as a symbol of youth, chastity, devotion and beauty. That is why it is always made in white, sometimes embroidered with lace or decorated with hand embroidery. In rare cases, a wedding veil is combined with other hair accessories, such as a headband, hair clips, pearls or ribbons. But in order for such experiments to succeed, you need to have an impeccable taste.
Long veil of the bride: types and their names
Before you start choosing this accessory, decide on the style of the wedding dress. The veil should ideally fit alongside in its shade (it happens that the dress is not snow-white, but milky or has a slightly pinkish or peachy undertones). Also, this detail of the image should be suitable in style. How to understand whether this accessory suits your outfit? How to recognize the style of a veil and match it with a dress?
Model "Waltz"
For the first time, a long veil with that name appeared in Europe in the 18th century and has since been firmly entrenched in wedding fashion. In this model, the main emphasis is not on pomp, but not femininity and elegance. The length of such a veil barely reaches the shin of the bride, so she can freely spin in a dance, not afraid to step on her own robe (hence the name). The veil “Waltz” has a classic appearance, is worn on selected hair, fixed either with hairpins, or with one beautiful hair clip with a diamond or pearls.
Chapel Model
Based on such a “strict” name, one can guess that this type of veil is characterized by special severity and restraint. The length of such an accessory reaches the floor, sometimes its train exceeds the length of the dress. The “Chapel" is not embroidered with patterns, lace or hand embroidery. Such a veil is fixed exclusively by invisibility and only on matted smoothly combed hair. This model is selected for the same strict and chaste dresses made in the classical style. They may be slightly flared, with bare shoulders and gloves. But no pomp, splendor and brightness. The image should be restrained, feminine and elegant.
Veil "Cathedral"
We often saw such a model in American films, where brides were married in marriage with their lovers in cathedrals. In general, the veil has a standard structure, it can be equipped with a light lace or fringing. But special attention should be paid to its length, which reaches almost three and a half meters. The “cathedral” veil is designed to completely cover the face and body, and as a result, the bride becomes like the Virgin Mary. Such a model, in principle, is combined with any outfits. But preference is best given to more restrained dresses, feminine and light.
"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 him. The uniqueness of such a veil also lies in the fact that it is equipped with manual 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 bundle. Due to this, the most delicate, but at the same time luxurious image of the bride is created. A characteristic feature of such a 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 a feeling is created that this delicate lace is about to “drain” from the bride’s head.
Veil and figure
Moving a little away from the topic, we note several important points, due to which, perhaps, some brides will be able to create the most competent and thoughtful image. Too long, pompous and too richly embroidered models should not be chosen if the bride:
- petite woman;
- owner of the Plus size;
- slender, but has a very magnificent shape.
In such cases, it is advisable to give preference to models such as the Chapel or Waltz. The same applies to the dress itself, which in style should be identical with the veil. Busting always looks tasteless. Also do not forget that the veil is able to balance the image. If the dress has already been bought, and it is very pompous, richly embroidered with stones and rhinestones, pick up a modest, elegant veil under it. When the outfit is very restrained, the veil can become the main feature of the image.
Hairstyles with a long veil for a wedding: are there any restrictions?
Conservatives believe that a veil and a white dress is a classic and should be respected. Therefore, the hairstyle should be done in accordance with traditional canons - that is, hair fixed on the top or on the back of the head and perfectly smoothed out. In fact, it all depends on the style in which the whole wedding image is sustained , as well as the style of the veil, under which, in fact, your styling will be located. It is also worth starting from your own hair length, because it is not always possible, for example, having a short haircut, you can do this or that hairstyle. Therefore, we will consider all further examples based on the length of the hair.
First length
If the haircut is very short, then, oddly enough, the most profitable solution would be to choose a veil of the Italian Lace model. Why? Yes, because it requires the most light and laid-back look, which is quite easy to create on the basis of short hair. All that is required is to release a pair of curls that will gently frame the face. The rest of the hair is fixed on the back of the head, and it feels like a bundle of long hair is assembled there. If the hair is also the first length, but not too short, then you can try to collect them in a classic wedding hairstyle. In this case, the veil “Chapel” or “Waltz” is suitable for you.
Medium length hair
In this case, absolutely any wedding hairstyle under a long veil can be easily made. Medium hair - the length is universal, on their basis you can perform any styling, curls can be curled or straightened. Therefore, the range of choice of hairstyles and veils is unlimited and almost bottomless. But immediately it is worth noting that the second length looks somewhat strict, feminine and elegant. Therefore, hairstyles with the same characteristics will look most advantageous. These are strong bunches on the top or back of the head, neat “Malvinki” or restrained weaving. In such cases, the veil of the Waltz, Chapel, or Cathedral is suitable.
Third and fourth length
Hairstyles with a veil on long hair - an eternal theme for girls who have this very hair. At the same time, I want to show my main natural dignity, and make beautiful styling. Therefore, long-haired young ladies are best to do such hairstyles that will not look too strict, formally. Otherwise, styling will “eat” the hair, their length and natural beauty will not be visible. If a wedding veil is worn on long hair, then you can either just leave it loose, curling it slightly on large curlers, or assemble it into a light “Malvinka”. Also, a careless bundle collected on the back of the head will look beautiful, from which curls are emphasized, emphasizing the true length of the hair. In combination with such gentle styling, the veil of the Cathedral model will look most advantageous. You can also experiment with the Cathedral.
How to fix a veil with your own hands
Paradoxical as it may seem, the easiest way to fix a veil is on a high, complex hairstyle. To do this, it is enough to find the correct center of gravity and fix the fabric with the help of hairpins and invisible. If you fasten the veil on the loose curls or on the "Malvinka", it is advisable to consult with professionals. In this process, there are subtleties, since just right away to fix a three-meter lace on curls that fall, you will not work.