DIY guide: How to accurately measure for your wedding veil

A step-by-step guide to how to measure for your wedding veil

Choosing your wedding veil is an exciting part of planning your bridal ensemble. A well-chosen veil can complement your dress, enhance your hairstyle, elongate your silhouette, and pull together your look in the most beautiful way. However, to find the perfect veil, it’s important to have accurate measurements to ensure your veil fits seamlessly with your dress and flatters your silhouette. In this post, we’ll guide you through the steps on how to measure for your wedding veil.

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1. Gathering the necessary tools

To measure for your wedding veil, you will need a soft measuring tape, a friend or family member and somewhere to jot down your measurements and notes.

If you don’t have a long tape measure on hand, try using a long piece of ribbon or string. You can then measure the string in sections against a ruler.

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2. Measuring for your veil

Step 1: Wear your wedding dress and shoes

Put on your wedding dress and the shoes you plan to wear on your big day. This will give you the most accurate measurement, as the veil should complement the length and style of your dress. If you don’t have your wedding shoes yet, wear a pair of shoes in a similar height to what you envisage wearing.

Step 2: Determine your desired veil length

Decide where you want your veil to fall. This blog features lots of helpful articles, with advice on tips on choosing the right veil length for you.

Step 3: Measure from the crown of your head

Stand straight and have your friend or family member measure from the crown of your head (where the veil will be attached) to the point where you want the veil to end. Ensure the measuring tape follows the contour of your body to get an accurate measurement.

If you’re planning to wear your veil lower (below a low bun), style your hair in a similar way to your wedding day hair and measure from that point.

Step 4: Record the measurement

Write down the measurement. If you’re considering different veil lengths, repeat the process and record each measurement.

Step 5: Consider additional factors

If you plan to have a blusher (shorter veil layer that covers the face), measure from the crown of your head to your chin or waist, depending on your desired blusher length. Also think about whether you want your veil to have multiple layers, as this will affect the overall length and fullness.

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3. Final tips and considerations

If possible, try on veils at different lengths and styles during your dress fitting. This will give you a better idea of how the veil complements your dress and overall look.
Browse Pinterest for inspiration on wedding veil ideas. Look for dresses with a similar silhouette and length to yours and explore how other brides have styled their looks.
Consider where you will place the veil on your head. Some brides prefer to wear their veil at the crown, while others choose a lower placement. This will affect the final appearance and length of the veil.
Think about the practicality of your veil, especially if you plan to wear it through the day. Consider how it will be secured and whether it will be easy to move around in, particularly for longer veils.

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