Veils And Headpieces
What are the most common bridal headpieces?
The most common bridal headpieces are the combs or tiaras, and there are many other bridal headpieces available. It's a good idea to look in magazines to get ideas. If it's a good bridal salon, they should have a good range of different styles available to you.
Can I wear my bridal headpiece without a veil?
It is a good idea to choose a bridal headpiece that comes separately from your veil, so that later on after your ceremony, you may wish to take your veil off your head and then you can still wear your bridal headpiece, which completes your look.
Do I need to know how my wedding hair style before buying my headpiece?
It is not imperative to know your wedding hair style before buying your headpiece, because most headpieces will work with a variety of hair styles. However, it is important that you order your bridal headpiece before your hair tryout, so your hairdresser can then work with that particular piece when he's designing your hair.
Does my veil's material need to match my wedding gown?
The material of your veil does not need to match your wedding gown. However, the colour should match, and again the bridal salon should help you with that. Also, it's important that your veil should have similar beadwork to your gown or similar edging as shown on your gown, so that the two are paired together perfectly and look like they were made for each other.
What will determine the length of my veil?
There is nothing that actually determines the length of your veil except your personal choice. However, the longer the veil , the more difficult it is to wear and you may need more help with it. Also, you may have to take it off later when you wanted to dance in your reception. Unless of course, the bridal saloon can bustle your veil for you.
What is a bustled veil?
A bustled veil is when we provide a little hook and loop to bustle the veil after the ceremony. The veil stays in your hair, but the veil can be shortened using a hook and loop method very similar to how we bustle a bridal gown.
What are the most important considerations when shopping for my wedding dress accessories?
The most important thing when you are shopping for your bridal accessories is to make sure that you have expert help in putting together what I like to call "a look" - so that everything goes together. The worst thing you can do is put on too much, or maybe a number of things that are mismatched. Everything should go together and work as a whole.
What are the most popular colors for bridal shoes today?
The most popular colors for bridal shoes today are shoes that are matched to the gown. However, we have seen a lot of brides like to express themselves a little bit with their footwear, and we've seen everything from black to dot marks in boots under the bridal gown to bride red sparkly shoes.
Should I break in my wedding shoes ahead of time?
It is a good idea to break in your wedding shoes ahead of time. However, this is the do's and don'ts. Make sure you break in your shoes at home. Don't wear them outside. They wedding shoes are typically going to be light in color and of a delicate material, so indoors is the best option. Don't wear them to your dance classes. Wear a substitute pair of shoes of similar high heel, because occasionally your fiancée can step on your feet and damage your shoes.
What is a bridal garter?
A garter is a traditional item that was originally used to hold up your stockings, and these days is a symbolic fun item that a bride would often wear for the part of her wedding ceremony or rather after the wedding ceremony at the reception, when the groom removes the garter and tosses it to the young bachelors surrounding him.
