Guide to Wedding Veil Lengths

Mar 11

Veil Lengths

A veil should complement your wedding dress endnote compete with it. There are no rules, so try on different lengths if you’re unsure of what you want. It may seem obvious, but try on the veil while wearing your dress to get the best result.

Bird Cage/ Bandeau Veil- 4-9”

Hits anywhere from the eyes to the jawline

Pearl adorned birdcage veil by Twigs and Honey — Pearl adorned birdcage veil

Twigs and Honey, $185

Blusher Veil- 30”

About shoulder length

Blanche Fingertip Double Veil with Scattered Pearls by Brides and Hairpins — Blanche Fingertip Double Veil with Scattered Pearls

Brides and Hairpins, $225

Elbow Veil- 32”

Elbow length

Simple pearl edge wedding veil by Dareth Colburn — Simple pearl edge wedding veil

Dareth Colburn, $59

Fingertip Veil -38-40”

Hits below the hips

Cutout lace edge mid-length veil with sequins by David's Bridal — Cutout lace edge mid-length veil with sequins

David’s Bridal, $200

Knee-length Veil- 48”

Knee length

Forever Promise White Tulle Pearl Veil by Lulus — Forever Promise White Tulle Pearl Veil

Lulus, $48

Waltz Veil- 60”

Hits about mid-calf

Vintage style 3D floral soft tulle one layers Knee length bridal veil, single layer short long French-style wedding veil by Selena Huan Studio — Vintage style 3D floral soft tulle bridal veil

Selena Huan Studio, $105

Floor-length Veil- 72”

Floor length and typically matches length of gown

Silk Style Wedding Veil With French Eyelash Lace Trim- 'Sara' by Britten — Silk Style Wedding Veil With French Eyelash Lace Trim- 'Sara'

Britten, $323

Chapel Veil- 90”

Longer than the gown, creating a train

Crystal Streamers Bridal Train Veil by Twigs and Honey — Crystal streamers bridal train veil

Twigs and Honey, $475

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