I loved Lisa’s post earlier in the week about alternative bridal headgear, and it got me thinking. There’s a lot out there for the “modern” bride, the “retro” bride, and the “boho” bride, but what about ladies who are just plain old-fashioned? What happened to those densely layered, frothy veils that women used to wear? You know, the kind worn over the face until it was time to kiss the bride? I rarely see them around. Maybe there just isn’t much demand out there, but personally, I think there’s something sweet about a super traditional veil.
This totally traditional number by …read more

Birdcage veils are fantastically dramatic. They add a sliver of quirky sophistication and mystery to a vintage-style wedding gown.
But the look has become just a tiny bit ubiquitous as of late, thanks to constant press coverage in magazines and online bridal sites. I still believe the birdcage deserves all the hype it gets, but if you are looking a slightly less omnipresent vintage headpiece, Cherished Bride is right up your alley.
The online bridal salon offers restored and ready-to-wear bridal gowns, veils, headpieces and accessories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. And, with pieces that range from $45 to $135, …read more

Don’t let anyone tell you that wearing a veil is old-fashioned. Well, maybe it is a little old-fashioned, but in a good way, which we don’t call old fashioned. Call it retro. Or traditional. In any case, a veil is a work of art. It frames your face, showcases your hair, neck, and decollete, and adds a sheer, sweet, feminine touch to a wedding ensemble. It isn’t obligatory, but it can be beautiful.
I’m really stuck on this lattice lace veil by Veiled Beauty. The length is just exactly right for wearing with a frontal updo, as in the picture. And …read more