The eternal female question “what to wear?” on the morning of the wedding is more acute than ever. On the one hand, this is the day when any girl has every right to feel like a princess. On the other hand, no one has canceled imposter syndrome, and is it worth wearing a fake crown on your head in the 21st century?
In recent years, the veil has gone from being a distinctive feature of the bride to an optional accessory. Whereas previously the bride’s hairstyle was practically invisible, now it is in the most prominent place. But if a girl decides to wear a veil, it must sit perfectly on her head.
Most often, modern brides either have a wedding without a veil or use it only for part of the celebration (the first meeting with the groom, the wedding ceremony, the photo shoot). Then the veil is usually removed — this is usually easily done by the bride’s mother or friend. A veil can be combined with almost any hairstyle — it all depends on the style of the wedding, the dress, the bride’s appearance, and her wishes. Various hair accessories are very popular among my brides. Delicate wreaths, combs, and openwork twigs transform any hairstyle and complete the look. And of course, you can combine hair accessories with a veil — these two accessories complement each other perfectly. If a girl plans to wear a very long, heavy veil, the stylist should know about it in advance in order to come up with a reliable way to attach it! In such cases, I often use a roller inside the bun — here it is not for volume, but for stability, preventing the hairstyle from deforming under the impressive weight of the veil.
The more luxurious the veil, the more concise the hairstyle should be. And of course, the stylist must take special care to ensure its stability.
Lightweight hairstyles are suitable for light veils made of Euro tulle. For brides who prefer richly embroidered veils, I recommend choosing more concise hairstyles, such as the increasingly popular babette. You can also consider asymmetrical hairstyles, loose curls, and Hollywood waves — when the hair falls from the shoulders, there is no pressure from the veil.
If the bride is going to wear a veil throughout the day, I would advise her to focus only on hairstyles with an interesting design on the front and top of the head. For example, if the bride decides to wear a medium bun, she needs to understand that the veil will cover the entire hairstyle, only the front will be visible, and this does not suit everyone.
As for attaching the veil under the hairstyle, I am categorically against it! In my opinion, a veil should be worn on the shoulders, and when it is attached from below, it just hangs like a strange piece of cloth.
Attaching a veil is not just a technical detail, but an opportunity to combine it with your hairstyle using interesting accessories.
In most cases, modern brides prefer to forego a veil. But if the bride wants to emphasize the traditional nature of her look, it is better to choose a veil depending on where it will be attached. If it will be on the top of the head, it is necessary to sew the veil to the comb in advance for a secure attachment. And if the veil will be under the hairstyle, the comb is removed and it is attached with invisible pins.
