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Eloping has become an increasingly popular choice for couples who want a more intimate, personal and stress-free way to tie the knot. While elopements often involve simpler ceremonies, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo traditional elements like a wedding veil. In fact, a veil can add a touch of classic elegance and romance to your day, making your day feel just as magical as a traditional wedding.
There’s a few considerations to factor in when planning a wedding with a veil, including practical considerations, how to secure it without a hairstylist on hand, how to choose a veil that will suit the vibe of the elopement to how to transport the veil to and from the wedding. Here’s a guide on all of these questions and more to ensure your elopement is a beautiful and memorable celebration.
The type of veil you choose can set the tone for your elopement. For outdoor or casual settings, shorter veils such as birdcage veils, shoulder-length or fingertip veils are practical and ultra chic. They add a touch of tradition without the overwhelm. However, if you’re eloping in a more formal setting or wish to capture some breathtaking photographs on a mountain top, a chapel or cathedral veil can add dramatic flair and make for some stunning imagery.
We recommend choosing a veil that complements not only the vibe of your elopement but also the style of your dress. A classic and safe choice is a simple, unadorned veil for minimalist brides and minimalist settings.Â
Photo credits: 1. RIVIERA veil via Michael Schultz Photography | 2. Katie Harmsworthy Photography | 3. Elina Upmane Photography | 4. Jonnie and Garrett Photography | 5. Erin and Tara | 6. Eva Rendl Photography | 6. Kayloe Bridal | 8. Kara Reynolds Photography
The very nature of elopements means it’s important to consider the weather and have travel-friendly options. If your wedding venue is likely to be windy (beach, seaside or mountain top wedding), a shorter veil is less likely to be blown around. However, keep in mind that a long veil can also make for some exquisite photographs in these venues. If you have your heart set on a long veil, be sure to know how to best secure your veil into place by reading this post to ensure it will stay put.Â
Choose a veil that’s easy to pack and transport. We also recommend packing a portable hand-held steamer for help remove any creases that may have formed on your wedding dress and veil during transit.
Ensure your veil has a comb securely attached to it. This is especially important outdoors to prevent it from slipping or moving out of place.
Photo credits: 1. THEODORE pearl veil | 2. WEEPING CHERRY floral veil | 3. Katie Harmsworth Photography | 4. MARGAUX veil by Keepsake Photography | 5. Rhodes Wedding Co | 6. THEODORE pearl veil
Your veil should enhance your bridal look and reflect the style of your wedding. If you’re wearing a casual dress, pant suit or jumpsuit, consider a playful birdcage veil or a short veil for a fun and flirty look.
For bohemian style wedding dresses, a flower crown with a veil or a veil embellished with 3D florals can add a whimsical and magical touch.
If you’ve chosen a more traditional wedding dress, a classic tulle veil might be the perfect piece for you.
Even in an elopement, the unveiling of your wedding dress and veil is a beautiful and intimate moment. Talk to your wedding photographer about First Look photos, where your partner lifts your veil and reveals you for the first time. This can be a private, emotional experience that enhances the intimacy of your elopement.
If you need to travel with your veil, take some time to think about how you’ll transport it to minimise creases and damage during transit. The best method will depend on the size of your veil, how far you’ll need to travel and the mode of transport.
We have created a comprehensive guide on how to care for your wedding veil and have provided some details below.
Once you get to your destination, remove the veil from its box or hanger and find a safe place to hang it. To remove creases, simply hanging the veil in a steamy bathroom is often all you need to remove soft creases.
Our short and long veil collections are shipped out with a veil hanger for you to hang up your veil. Our veils also arrive in beautiful gift boxes for safe keeping.
So what do you do with your veil if you don’t have a bridal party to help you manage its length? It’s as easy as draping the veil over one arm to lift it off the ground.
By draping the veil over your arm as you walk around, this will keep dirt and leaves off your veil so that when you get to your destination for photographs, it will be in perfect condition with minimal creases.
Learn more about how to bustle your wedding veil.
We love to work with our brides to help them pull together their bridal looks. If you are planning an elopement, have needed to change your wedding gown to suit your new venue, or if you’ve needed to downsize your wedding and aren’t sure what veil would suit your dress, feel free to get in touch with photos of your wedding gown and details about your wedding day. We’d love to offer advice and recommendations to suit.
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