Bridal Accessories


Since wedding is not just an ordinary event especially on the part of the woman who is about to be wed, she plans the different bridal accessories she will wear from head to toe on her big day. While some of these accessories are worn by the bride to enhance her total wedding look, most of these accessories are worn because they are either part of the religious rituals, lucky charms or pieces passed on from generations to generations.

From being just “ornaments”, these bridal accessories can provide added value and be “instruments” in the wedding if the bride is able to align theme to the wedding theme, the design of her wedding dress and her personality.

Below is the list of bridal accessories which bride- to-be like you can use to enhance your wedding assemble, align your total look with your wedding theme or make your personality and preference known to your guests:

Bridal Veils

The use of wedding veils originated from the ancient Romans who believe that evil spirits would be attracted to the bride; hence, they cover the bride’s face with a cloth/linen to confuse the evil spirits and conceal her identity. This piece of cloth or linen is now known to us as “wedding veil”.

Nowadays, wedding veil is an important part of the bridal assemble; it fact, designers use bridal veils as accents to their wedding gowns. Bridal veils can be classified in different ways.

According to fabric, a wedding veil can be:

  1. Bridal Illusion or Tulle Veil:Is an affordable bridal veil made from 100% tulle. It is a good very material for a blusher -- the top or first layer of a two-tier veil that is brought forward to cover the face. However, because silk tulle is synthetic, it will eventually turn yellow and is not suitable to be handed down to the next generation.
  2. English Netting Veil: Is more expensive than tulle but it will stand to the test of time because it is made from 100% cotton. However, English netting is not suitable for blusher because it will hold its shape and will not flow like the other two fabrics.
  3. Silk Tulle Veil: Is the most expensive veil fabric because aside from being made from 100% silk, it is very soft and it flows elegantly. It drapes better than English netting and as sheer as tulle when used as blusher.

According to layer, a bridal veil can be:

  1. One-Tier Bridal Veil which only covers the back part of the bride’s hair and body
  2. Two-Tier Bridal Veil which has a blusher (which is the top layer of the veil this is brought forward to cover the face) and a second layer which covers the back part of the bride’s hair and body.
  3. Three-Tier Bridal Veil which has a shoulder-length blusher, a waist-length second layer and elbow-length to floor length third layer.

According to length, a wedding veil can be:

  1. Vintage Visor Wedding Veil:This is a one-tier veil that only covers the bride’s face just like a visor. This type of veil is a perfect match for a vintage inspired wedding dress.
  2. Bouffant Wedding Veil: This is perfect for brides with short hair; this veil just touches the top of the bride’s shoulders.
  3. Shoulder-Length Wedding Veil:This is best worn with a blusher of the same length; this veil is in line with the top of the bride’s armpits.
  4. Elbow-Length Wedding Veil:This perfect for brides who wear ballroom-type wedding gown.
  5. Waist-Length Wedding Veil: This is best paired with slim wedding dress without train
  6. Fingertip-Length Wedding Veil: This veil suits all types of wedding dress and particularly appropriate for chubby brides who want to wear shorter veils.
  7. Knee-Length Wedding Veil: This is a perfect match for tea-length a wedding gown.
  8. Waltz or Floor-Length Wedding Veil: This veil follows the length of the wedding dress’ train to add more drama to the bride’s wedding ensemble.
  9. Chapel-Length Wedding Veil: Which is 108 inches in length; this veil a little longer than the train of the wedding dress.
  10. Cathedral-Length Wedding Veil: Which is 144 inches in length; this veil is very elegant and perfect with serpentina and ballroom type wedding dresses.
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