Can I wear my hair down with a veil?
Veils have a curved comb and loops that follow the shape of the head, allowing them to fit right in with your hair. They are ideal for up-dos, but some brides might be more hesitant about including a veil when their heart is set on wearing their hair down. Don’t worry, because Scizzorhands has you covered!
How do you wear a birdcage veil?
How do you wear a birdcage veil? You can wear a birdcage veil so that it hangs directly over your face, or you can wear it towards the side of your head. Some brides also tuck the comb into a bun at the back of their head for a different look.
Does veil go above or below hair?
Most wedding veils are worn over the hair in various ways depending on the style of the veil, however, if you don’t want to cover your bridal hairstylist’s hard work you might want to consider wearing your wedding veil under your hair.
How do you style a veil with your hair down?
Insert your veil into the ponytail. Mini pony tails (good for short hair)- lift the top layer of hair and in the section below secure tiny ponytails with mini elastic bands. Drop the top layer of hair back down and secure the comb into the hidden ponytails.
Can you wear a hair comb and a veil?
When styling your wedding comb and veil, make sure you take into account how they’re constructed. If you have two central combs (one on the veil and one in the middle of the headpiece), it will be possible to layer them one of top of the other but it may be more of a headache – literally – than it’s worth.
Can you wear a birdcage veil with glasses?
Wearing a birdcage veil with glasses? Of course you can, the only caution I’d urge is to weigh up the weight of the veiling fabric used to check that the balance is right against the glasses, I’m happy to chat this through direct as everyone has different glasses, from rimless to full on horn rimmed 50s one.
When was the birdcage veil popular?
Birdcage veils were especially trendy in the ’40s and ’50s, making them perfect for to-be-weds going for a retro bridal look or a vintage-style wedding.
How should I wear my veil?
The hairstyle and veil should rest at the crown of your head or just below it. Many brides opt to include a sparkly hair comb, beaded hair pins, fresh flowers, or other wedding hair accessory at the top of the veil for added wow factor.
Should I wear my veil over my face?
Do you need to have it covering your face? The blusher is what’s known as the shorter piece of a veil that’s typically worn over the front of the bride’s face as she walks down the aisle, and wearing one is completely up to you.
Why do brides not wear veils?
There are plenty of ways to get creative with the wedding veil tradition to make it your own, and you can modernize it in any way you want to. One common reason for not wanting a veil is that it might blow in your face (or get caught on something and rip) when you walk down the aisle.
WHO lifts the veil?
father
Your father can lift the veil to give you a kiss when you both reach the end of the aisle. Most brides prefer having their dads lift the veil so they can see clearly throughout the ceremony. Or you can wait until after you and your groom have exchanged vows and have been announced by the officiant as husband and wife.