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Alternatives to Veils
Photography courtesy Esty.
When I got married, I wanted to do something a little different for my headpiece. A veil just didn’t seem to “fit” the look of my dress or my own personal style. So I started searching for alternatives to get ideas and found that there are tons of options (and price points) when it comes to head pieces for the modern bride. I wanted to share some resources and ideas if you find yourself in a similar situation. Here are four examples that can fit regardless of whether you’re looking to save or splurge!
If you’ve never heard of Etsy, you should definitely check it out! They have tons of options when it comes to wedding headpieces and short veils at very reasonable prices. A quick search shows two that catch my eye, both with very different styles. The first is the “My Love, My Love” bridal comb for $30 USD. With a mix of large and small white and ivory blooms and some white/ivory feathers and bits of birdcage netting that peeking out the back, it’s a romantic and modern look at a very nice price.
Another more inexpensive option from Etsy for those who are going for more of a vintage look is this small birdcage blusher veil for just $19.50 USD. It doesn’t have a lot of fuss, but is a nice option for someone who wants a veil for the ceremony, but knows they won’t be wearing it for the entire wedding.
At the mid range, SmartBride Boutique, offers a delicate comb with translucent gold hued beads branching out on nimble wires that can be moved to get the look you want. This hair comb is being sold by a local Vancouver bride and it’s a steal of a deal. The original price was $200 and it’s on the SmartBride website for $80 CAD. This is a pretty option for someone who wants some sparkle in her hair, but doesn’t want something too overpowering.
Birdcage blusher veil from Etsy.
Wedding comb from SmartBride Boutique.
At the higher end of the price spectrum, there are stores that offer custom headpieces. This is what I did. My husband and I had saved some money in other places for our wedding and I really wanted something original that could potentially be used as a keepsake, so I decided to splurge. I went to Lilliput Hats in Toronto, a millinery making all things fabulous for your head. I told them my ideas and right away they brought out different feathers, veil pieces and sticks and we created a look that I absolutely loved. It worked perfectly with my dress, and goes to show that when you save in some areas, it’s OK to splurge in others! That’s what being a smart bride is all about.
- Photography courtesy Christina Gapic
Find more local wedding classifieds, including dress, shoes and accessories, at SmartBride Boutique.
Tags: accessories, blusher, bridal comb, diy, etsy, fashion, headpiece, veils
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Jesse, you’re absolutely right, a birdcage can be a veil, but definitely a fun and different option! All the best.
I thought that I would not want a veil, but realized that my notion about veils was competely dated. If you go to the right store, with the right selection, and the right staff to help pull it all together, my experience was that there are enough options to suit any type of gown or personality- in fact, that was my most difficult task- deciding how I wanted to use my accessories (not only veil, but jewels, shoes) to personalize my look, and what I wanted to convey- I had a lot of fun creating looks that were playful, glamorous, classic, sexy- in the end, I opted for two- a more classic (MOM pleasing) option for the service, and a fun and flirty feather/birdcage(which, incidently, Leah IS a veil, not an alternative to one) headpiece for my reception! Even had I opted for no veil, I am certainly glad that I tried them on – the experience was one that I will not have again, and let’s face it- the veil truly says “the bride”
I agree with you the traditional tiara and veil just seems to formal for my dress so I’m opting for a wedding comb instead with a small veil at the back that can be removed at the reception.