8 Need to Knows when finding the perfect veil
To veil or not to veil? It’s often the ultimate tricky question for our brides, and it will always be a personal decision for you to make.
However, so often it’s the brides who say they don’t think a veil is for them who ultimately fall in love with the romance of a soft tulle veil at their final appointment!
For us, the decision is simple. When else do you get to wear such a dramatic and romantic accessory! And let’s not forget the beautiful photo opportunities they create. A veil is so often the finishing touch that creates that “Omg, I’m a bride!” moment when you’re standing in your dress. It’s the little detail that is guaranteed to bring a tear to your mum’s eye!
Our very own Anna told us that "when I put on a veil, I instantly feel a little more special and excited! I also think that your wedding day is your only chance to wear a veil, and a train, so don’t miss out! Even if you never plan on wearing one, they really are so fun to try on..."
The trick is to choose a veil that is going to create softness and add romance to your bridal look, not a style that is going to detract in any way from your dress (you love it too much for that!)
So what are your Need to Knows about finding the perfect veil?
1. Do Certain veils go with certain dresses?
Yes! And no! Confused? Well, the short answer is that when we released our latest collection, we also created three special lace-trimmed veils designed specifically to match dresses from the Eternal Heart Collection. These are the Alyssa, Eleanor and Savannah Veils, designed to pair beautifully with their namesake dresses!
But we also created the plain, sheer tulle Zara Veil (one of our go-to favourites for her circular design that sits softly on your shoulders) to join the Ashantha plain tulle veil (a traditional sheer tulle veil that is rectangular in design, so it can flow beautifully behind you). As these beauties are made from a plain, light-weight tulle, they will fit right in with almost any wedding dress.
The Alyssa Dress styled with the Alyssa Veil (Chapel Length with Blusher)
The Eleanor Dress styled with the Eleanor Veil (Chapel Length without Blusher)
The Savannah (Trumpet) Dress styled with the Savannah Veil (Fingertip with Blusher)
The Brooklyn Dress styled with the Windsor Veil (Chapel Length without Blusher)
The Sophia Dress styled with the Ashantha plain tulle veil (Chapel Length without Blusher)
The Adele Dress styled with the Zara plain tulle veil (Chapel Length with Blusher)
2. What is a blusher?
A blusher is the additional, shorter piece of tulle that can be worn over your face for the wedding ceremony. Some brides love this more traditional option, others choose a blusher simply to add volume and fullness to their veil, so it can be a beautiful option even if you wear it off your face all day!
All Anna Campbell veils can be made to order both with and without a blusher.
Pictured: The Annabella Dress worn with the Ashantha Veil (Chapel Length with Blusher) Photo by Cinzia Bruschini
3. How long are your veils? Does my veil need to match my train?
Our veils are designed in Fingertip and Chapel lengtha:
Fingertip veil
Veil length = 135cm (53 inches)
Fingertip veil with blusher
Veil length = 140cm (55 inches)
Blusher = 85cm (33 inches)
Chapel veil
Veil length = 215cm (85inches)
Chapel veil with blusher
Veil length = 215cm (85 inches)
Blusher = 85cm (33 inches)
While the majority of our brides choose the chapel length option, it will always depend on your dress, and your unique style! Your veil doesn't need to be the same length as the train of your dress, and because our veils are made from a very sheer tulle, all of the detail of your dress will still be visible and beautiful through the veil tulle.
Pictured: The Alyssa Dress, styled with the Alyssa Veil (Fingertip Length, No Blusher) Photo by White Images
Windsor Veil (Fingertip Length, No Blusher)
Windsor Veil (Chapel Length, No Blusher)
Windsor Veil (Fingertip Length, With Blusher)
Windsor Veil (Chapel Length, With Blusher)
Windsor Veil (Fingertip Length, With Blusher)
Windsor Veil (Chapel Length, With Blusher)
4. Can I still wear a headpiece?
Yes! In fact most of our brides will choose to pair their veil with either a hand-beaded headpiece or a sparkly, embellished comb.
Simply place your embellished comb or headpiece over the top of your veil. After the ceremony and photos, you can simply take the veil out, leaving your beautiful headpiece or comb in place for the reception!
Pictured: The Alexandria Headpiece worn with the Ashantha Veil.
The Phoenix Headpiece
The Isla Headpiece
The Phoenix Headpiece worn with the Zara Veil (Chapel Length, No Blusher)
The Isla Headpiece styled with the Zara Veil (Chapel Length without Blusher)
The Phoenix Headpiece worn with the Zara Veil (Chapel Length with Blusher)
Isla Headpiece styled with the Zara Veil (Chapel Length with Blusher)
5. How long do I wear my veil for?
This is entirely up to you, but most of our brides will choose to take their veils out after the ceremony and wedding photography is complete.
This way you can focus on a beautiful beaded headpiece or hair comb for your reception look!
Pictured: the Ashantha Veil (Chapel Length, No Blusher) Photo by Lost in Love Photography
6. I love the back detail of my dress! Will my veil not cover this?
We love those details too, and we definitely don’t want them covered up! That’s why we have worked so hard to source the finest and sheerest veil tulle available from suppliers all around the world!
Not only does this mean all of your beautiful dress will be visible, but our veils are also incredibly soft and feel ultra-luxurious against your skin.
Pictured: Beautiful AC Bride, Bronte, wearing the Mia Dress and Ashantha Veil. See more from this gorgeous wedding on the Blog! Photo by Daniel Milligan
7. How much are Anna Campbell veils?
We know that weddings are expensive and finding your dream dress is obviously the number one priority!
This is why we have priced our veils starting from AUD$199, which hopefully means more Anna Campbell brides can enjoy the little luxury of a beautiful wedding veil, that perhaps one day you can pass on to future generations!
Can I customise my own Anna Campbell veil?
Let us whisper this very exciting news….YOU CAN SOON CUSTOMISE YOUR OWN SPECIAL ANNA CAMPBELL VEIL!!!! Ok, so we didn’t whisper, but that’s because we are very excited to offer this option to our brides! We have so many beautiful laces and trims in our Melbourne design studio and we want to share them with you!
It will be as simple as visiting the Veils page on our website and clicking through to select your favourite options – custom length, blusher/no blusher and lace trim!
This option will be available from mid-April 2018, so we can’t wait to see what you decide!
