The classic image of a bride is a snow-white floor-length dress, not too lush, but not straight, and a long veil that can be wrapped literally from head to toe. Nowadays, such wedding attire is most often found in Catholic countries, since there, like nowhere 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 are combined with a long veil.
What is this detail of the image?
Long wedding veil, white is an important accessory that is fixed in the bride's hair. 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 is 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 stretchesanother meter behind 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. On rare occasions, a wedding veil is paired with other hair accessories such as a headband, barrettes, pearls, or ribbons. But in order for such experiments to succeed, you need to have impeccable taste.
Long bridal veil: types and their names
Before you start choosing this accessory, decide on the style of the wedding dress. The veil should ideally match the dress in its shade (after all, it happens that the dress is not snow-white, but milky or has a slightly pinkish or peach undertone). Also, this detail of the image should fit the style. How do you know if this accessory fits your outfit? How to recognize the style of the veil and match it with the dress?
W altz Model
For the first time, a long veil with this 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 pomposity, but not on femininity and elegance. The length of such a veil barely reaches the bride's lower leg, so she can freely spin in the dance without fear of stepping on her own attire (hence the name). Veil "W altz" has a classic appearance, is put on the selected hair, secured either with hairpins or one beautiful hairpin 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 with invisibility and only on smoothly combed hair. This model is selected for the same strict and chaste dresses, made in a classic style. They can be slightly flared, with bare shoulders and gloves. But no pomposity, pomp and brightness. The image should be restrained, feminine and elegant.
Cathedral veil
We often saw this pattern in American films, where brides were married to their lovers in cathedrals. In general, the veil has a standard structure, it can be equipped with light lace or edging. 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 outfit. 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 image, so it is necessary that andThe dress matched him. The uniqueness of such a veil also lies in the fact that it is equipped with hand 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 bun. Due to this, the most gentle, 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 designed to completely cover the face. Its upper edge is fixed in the hair, and as a result, it seems that this most delicate lace is about to “drain” from the bride’s head.
Veil and figure
Slightly moving away from the topic, we note a few important points, thanks 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;
- plus size;
- slender but curvaceous.
In such cases, it is desirable to give preference to such models as "Chapel" or "W altz". The same applies to the dress itself, which should be identical in style to 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, choose a modest, elegant veil for it. When the outfit is very restrained, the veil can become the main feature of the image.
Hairstyleswith a long veil for a wedding: are there any restrictions?
Conservatives believe that the veil and white dress is a classic and should be respected. Therefore, the hairstyle should be made in accordance with the traditional canons - that is, the hair fixed on the crown or on the back of the head and perfectly smoothed. In fact, it all depends on the style in which the entire wedding look is designed, as well as on the style of the veil, under which, in fact, your styling will be located. It is also worth proceeding from your own hair length, because not always, for example, having a short haircut, you can make 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 the Italian Lace veil. Why? Yes, because it requires the most light and relaxed look, which is quite easy to create based on short hair. All that is required is to release a couple of curls that will gently frame the face. The rest of the hair is fixed at the back of the head, and it seems that a bunch of long hair is collected there. If the hair is also the first length, but not too short, then you can try to collect it in a classic wedding hairstyle. In this case, the veil "Chapel" or "W altz" will suit you.
Medium length hair
In this case, absolutely any wedding hairstyle under a long veil can be easily performed. Medium hair - universal length,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 it is immediately 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 at the crown or back of the head, neat "Malvinkas" or discreet weaving. In such cases, a W altz, Chapel or Cathedral veil will do.
Third and fourth lengths
Hairstyles with a veil for long hair is 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, it is best for long-haired young ladies to do such hairstyles that will not look too strict, formal. Otherwise, the 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 simply leave it loose, curling it slightly on large curlers, or gather it into a light “Malvinka”. A careless bun collected at the back of the head will also look beautiful, from which curls are knocked out, emphasizing the true length of the hair. In combination with such delicate 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, but the easiest way to fix a veil on a high, complexhairstyle. To do this, it is enough to find the correct center of gravity and fix the fabric with pins and ste alth pins. If you are attaching a veil to loose curls or to Malvinka, it is advisable to consult with professionals. This process has its own subtleties, since simply fastening a three-meter lace on curls that fall down will not work for you.
