Wedding Vote: Veil or No Veil

[iwannaprettyone]

N

o comment from me til the poll is over....

 

[pocahontas]

No veil, that''s my vote and I''m sticking to it

Like I said in your other thread, you''re gorgeous, your dress is gorgeous, just let all that gorgeousness shine without any "distractions."

 

[ljsmith001]

I voted no veil as well.. because I won''t be wearing one either! You''re beautiful. If your mother is anything like mine she probably REALLY wants you to wear one. My mom believes it makes you "bride-ier" whatever that is! However, I am SO not a veil person & I think I will get my hair curled, pulled to my right side, clipped low and might add a pretty orchid or some type of flower for my hair!

 

[ljsmith001]

I have got to find out what this pic is!! I want it to be my hair pic with the flower but I have a feeling it might be the bouquet! Forgive me if so! It won''t show it to me when I hit preview!!!

SO SORRY!

 

[ljsmith001]

K LAST Post from me I swear (at least in a row)

Your wedding is exactly two months before mine! To the day!! I bet you are so excited!

Do you have everything planned? I have my dress ordered, although I am now having major second thoughts! I thought I loved it, but every since Gala posted a pic of this dress I can''t stop thinking about it! I love it. Other than that, we have our Harp player, our venues, our menu decided, our bartenders picked out, flowers, decorations, etc!!

I need a huge wine bottle where I can soak off the label and replace it with my own - to replace my guest book.. I need to confirm my design for my wedding cake. I need gift ideas for my maids and I need to go register at Macy''s and Pottery Barn! I feel like I have a decent amount of things done though for being a bit over 5 months away!! Hope you''re feeling confident with your planning so far too!!

So sorry to get off subject! Your dress is beauuuuuuuuuuuuuu-t-ful!

 

[violet02]

I put ''go either way'' because for me the choice wasn''t if the dress needed a veil or not but if I wanted to wear a veil period. Since this is my first wedding I wanted to go to the traditional route and wear a veil so I found somehting that worked for me. Not everyone makes the same choice but that was how I decided.

 

[CJ2008]

It could go either way...I think both ways the dress is gorgeous and you''re going to look great.

I agree with Violet, it depends on how you feel about wearing a veil. I wore one only because my mom, aunt and sister wanted me to (more bridey). The day of the wedding I was glad I was wearing it - I did take it off immediately after the ceremony though!

 

[D2B]

I would wear a veil for the ceremony, and then take it off, best of both worlds, that is what did

d2b

 

[LaraOnline]

Date: 7/16/2008 11:13:50 PM
Author: pocahontas
No veil, that''s my vote and I''m sticking to it

Like I said in your other thread, you''re gorgeous, your dress is gorgeous, just let all that gorgeousness shine without any ''distractions.''

Totally 100 % disagree!

I vote VEIL, VEIL, VEIL!! you can always take it off after the church/vows bit. Why miss that lovely part where the veil is taken back to kiss the bride??

and there''s such pretty ones out there as well. (I''m thinking crystal tear drops here)

 

[NYCsparkle]

I voted veil, because this is the 1 time in your life you can wear a veil and they really make you feel like a bride that day. you could always take it off after the ceremony. it is a gorgeous dress and whichever (veil) way you decide to wear it(veil) you will look beautiful.

 

[NewEnglandLady]

IWPO, do you think you're a hair bride or a veil bride?

ETA: I ask because my stylist said women either fell into one bucket or the other and that was always the main factor in determining whether any bride wanted to wear a veil. She said it was never about the dress or the tradition, just whether the bride wanted to showcase the hair vs. the veil.

ETA (again): I just wore a veil for the ceremony (I thought it might look nice in the wind), but it was distracting an annoying. I thought about just taking it off while the officiant was talking. In the film you can see me fussing with it--during those times I had no idea what the officiant was saying because I was thinking "Why did I wear this thing? I should have worn that birdcage veil", etc.

 

[Harriet]

Veil -- so romantic, just like your dress.

 

[tberube]

I like veils. they give you that little extra something.

 

[LaraOnline]

It doesn''t always have to be a long veil either, does it? Depending on what suits your dress, you could go for a snappy short one (kind of chin length)
Even one draped on a hat (although I''m not sure how that would look with your dress)
And what''s a birdcage veil? Sounds interesting...

 

[somehowcollide]

Date: 7/17/2008 7:00:48 AM
Author: D2B
I would wear a veil for the ceremony, and then take it off, best of both worlds, that is what did

d2b

Yes, I agree, have your cake and eat it too! Well, not your wedding cake, at least not YET! I think it makes a difference based on how you wear your hair as well. If its worn down the way ljsmith001 described, romantic with flowers, I imagine it will still be lovely without the veil. But if its worn up (like the picture) it looks as if something is missing. And, pardon me if this worded incorrectly, but for the ceremony, wearing it up like that, almost makes it look like it isn't "chaste" enough! I hope that doesn't sound offensive..! Oh, I guess it also makes a difference if you plan on having the ceremony in a church, or at another location (I will do some digging to find out if you've posted your decision regarding your ceremony location).

What do your friends and family suggest?

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

i''m with D2B too! Veil for the ceremony, none for the reception to show off the stunning back of the dress (I love the lace-ups!), and pics with and without veil

 

[bee*]

It could go either way....I do love the idea of a birdcage veil with it. I think that you''d look great with one.

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Thanks for your responses.

Urgh, still so torn!

 

[mimzy]

IWPO!

can you order the veil (or a cheap version of it) and then wait until the day of (or at least closer to) to decide? if you decide now that you don''t want one and don''t get one, you might regret it later (like your wedding day!), when it''s too late. but if you ordered it now, but gave yourself an ''out'' so to speak, the decision might come easier. it''s a lot less pressure to say ''i have it, but i don''t HAVE to wear it''. it can be a last minute decision, especially if your hairstyle is versatile.

also, have you asked your FI what he thinks of veils? some guys have randomly strong reactions to them! it might be the swing vote you need (or it might make it worse??! haha i don''t know))

personally i think the reception will give you plenty of opportunity to showcase your hair if you take the veil off - most people will be checking out your dress and your face as you walk down the aisle, and will be too far away to see your hair very well anyways during the ceremony!

 

[loverocks]

I voted that it could go either way. Really, your dress could stand alone, no problem. But, I was suprised to feel that the veil really did make me feel bride-y. So, I am wearing it for the ceremony and maybe for part of cocktail hour, then I am taking it off.
Either way, I don''t think can go wrong. Veils are really a personal choice. Boy, I am no help, huh. I''m sorry

 

[Dreamgirl]

I voted veil. Nothing bulky though.......

 

[iwannaprettyone]

I ordered a couple of styles off ebay, just to see.

I am thinking of doing a veil for ceremony then flower or barrette for reception.

 

[anchor31]

I always vote veil, because I think it makes the outfit.

 

[FacetFire]

I thought I was a hair bride, and took my veil off immediately following the ceremony. And looking back at my pics, I wish I hadn''t been so quick to ditch the veil. Our pics where I am wearing the veil seem so much more "wedding-y." And I wish I had more with the veil on. So, I wouldn''t understimate the veil. It does make the dress seem more bridal and special in a certain way...

 

[Miranda]

Veil! I love veils though!

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Date: 7/23/2008 8:02:19 PM
Author: FacetFire
I thought I was a hair bride, and took my veil off immediately following the ceremony. And looking back at my pics, I wish I hadn''t been so quick to ditch the veil. Our pics where I am wearing the veil seem so much more ''wedding-y.'' And I wish I had more with the veil on. So, I wouldn''t understimate the veil. It does make the dress seem more bridal and special in a certain way...

runs of in search of photos

 

[Bia]

I vote veil...

BUT something simple and delicate that won''t cover your beautiful shoulders and back too much.



veil! veil! veil!

 

[iwannaprettyone]

Date: 7/24/2008 10:25:19 AM
Author: Bia
I vote veil...

BUT something simple and delicate that won''t cover your beautiful shoulders and back too much.



veil! veil! veil!

lol, o by the way LURVEEE your avatar!

 

[FacetFire]

Date: 7/24/2008 10:01:31 AM
Author: iwannaprettyone

Date: 7/23/2008 8:02:19 PM
Author: FacetFire
I thought I was a hair bride, and took my veil off immediately following the ceremony. And looking back at my pics, I wish I hadn't been so quick to ditch the veil. Our pics where I am wearing the veil seem so much more 'wedding-y.' And I wish I had more with the veil on. So, I wouldn't understimate the veil. It does make the dress seem more bridal and special in a certain way...

runs of in search of photos

Jus to make it easier, here's the link: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/yay-my-wedding-photos-are-here.90400/ Pics are on the first and third pages.

And just in case I haven't said it before, I love your dress!!!

 

[iwannaprettyone]

OOOhhhh gorgeous with and without! Thanks for sharing FF!