Wedding Veils are still a very popular
wedding accessory. They are thought to be two possible reasons for
its creation, the first being the wearing of a veil was believed to
drive away evil spirits. The second being the Romans were keen on
arranged marriages and it was the tradition for the Groom not to see
his Brides face until after the wedding ceremony was performed. This
prevented the Groom from doing a hasty retreat should he not find his
Bride desirable.
Today the practice is still very
popular however veils come in a variety of different styles and
materials, An increasing
number of Brides are choosing to wear the veil up, so that they can be seen as they walk up the aisle, so its essential to get one which will flatter your face
and wedding dress.
The Bride has a number of different
options she can have to enhance her veil they include a tiara,
headdress or if you prefer to have no veil you might wish to consider
a fascination.
Your choice should be based on a number
of different factors including your hair style and length, the
wedding dress and whether or not you will be wearing a veil.
The veil and tiara can be used to great
effect to help flatter the Brides body shape and draw attention to
her best features. Although its important to remember the tiara and
veil are there as an accessory which should enhance your overall look
and not overshadow it.