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How do I
choose a Veil?
Ah, in the beginning...one must choose
a gown!
Simple, huh? Well...once you've accomplished that seemingly
monumental task, it's OK to think about accessorizing your head.
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Your
gown's style and shade of color will narrow your choices to some extent,
but don't let the style of your dress impose restrictions. It's your
wedding and you should wear whatever you want. The majority of people
won't notice if you choose to wear a cloche from the 1920's with a gown
from the 70's.
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Although fashion
historians will applaud you for getting it right, it's none of their
business if you choose to forego historical correctness and borrow from
all eras. The fashion police are not going to arrest you at your
wedding. That
would be rude.
Anything goes, it's your "look." Just
remember that matching shades between an antique veil and an
antique gown can be difficult as the variations of ivory are endless! The key
is to consider
what appeals to you, and then find a veil/headpiece that compliments your
gown in a shade as close to or
slightly lighter than your gown's color.
Always choose your dress first. You can then
refer
to the color of your gown and consider the style and color of your veil
and other accessories.
Although it is important to note the changes that occurred during the
Victorian era until the Edwardian, most antique or vintage veils that
we'll be offering you are from the 1920's through the 1970's.
The fragile
nature of silk tulle makes it difficult to collect these treasures earlier
than the 20th century. Headpieces will remain, but the veil must be
re-created from new materials. Perhaps a brief overview of styles will
help make it possible for you to go out and create your own
reproduction.
The bottom line is that you'll need to choose a
length of tulle for your veil and a shape for that tulle. The headpiece
that you decide upon will mostly determine what you need for the tulle.
Veil
Lengths
COLOR
Most
antique or vintage veils have aged to a golden cream, off-white or
ivory. It is extremely rare if not impossible to find a pure white
antique veil.
FRAGILITY
 
Vintage
veils are made from silk tulle or English cotton net. They are extremely fragile
and require extreme care when worn, especially silk tulle, which often
disintegrates before it can be passed
down as a heirloom.
Please be aware that it is almost impossible to
find a vintage silk tulle veil in perfect condition.
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This 1949 McCall printed pattern shows several options
for the headpieces, including a bonnet, skullcap, beaded buckram
headpiece, pearl cap crown and pillbox with lily of the valley.
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Choosing a Vintage Wedding Veil~the specifics
Vintage Wedding Headpiece Styles from 1949
Vintage Wedding Veil Materials
Veil Materials~Silk Tulle
Veil Lengths
Veil Traditions
Vintage Wedding Traditions~Wax Blossoms
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