The style of your wedding dress and the formality of your ceremony are the factors you should consider when deciding on the length and style of your wedding veil. Generally, a full gown with a train for a formal church wedding will call for a cathedral veil, whereas a tea length dress at a simple garden wedding will look better with a short or elbow-length veil. Need inspiration for what to pair with your wedding dress? Here are different wedding veil styles for different kinds of weddings.

For a formal wedding dress with delicate embroidery or beadwork, choose a cathedral-length veil that echoes the same details as the bodice of your wedding dress.

If you’re wearing a low-back wedding dress, go for a clean tulle veil that you can easily remove for the reception.

Brides in vintage wedding dresses should consider a short, wide-net veil to play up a sleek ‘do and to add drama to your eyes.

This tulle veil is a dreamier version of the classic veil silhouette. Ideal for semi-formal weddings.

You can wear a short veil to the front, side, or back. Wearing it to the front has a more fun, flirty feel to it.

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