Cathedral length veils and chapel veils evoke a dreamy and fairy-tale feel to your wedding. The sight of the blushing bride walking down the aisle with a sheer lacey veil trailing behind her creates a dramatic touch to your wedding.
Is a chapel veil is suitable for your wedding? Learn more below and get tips on how you can include it for a dramatic effect.
Chapel Length and Cathedral Length Wedding Veils
Chapel length veils trail at least three inches past the train of your wedding gown while cathedral length veils trail six inches beyond your train. Both are more suited for formal weddings instead of casual beach or outdoor weddings and are both equally beautiful. It is a great veil option if you do not want a long train to your wedding gown as the additional length trailing behind you provides the same dramatic effect.
Wedding Veil Tip: Both chapel and cathedral length wedding veils are one of the hottest wedding trends at the moment!
Suitable Wedding Gowns For Long Veils
Chapel and cathedral wedding veils go with almost any type of wedding gown except perhaps the ballgown and short wedding gown. The long and lacey veil is a great way to embellish a simple and plain wedding gown. However, do be careful if you are planning on having lots of design or embroidery on your gown as the long veil might be too dramatic or end up hiding your beautiful embroidery. Short or petite brides may also want to avoid the cathedral length veil as it may be too voluminous for a smaller figure.
Wedding Veil Tip: Use tulle fabric in your veil for a beautiful effect to soften without overwhelming your face and figure.
Chapel Length Wedding Veils Are Perfect For Photographs
If you don’t want the added weight and hassle of the cathedral length veil on your wedding day but love its length, why not use it in your wedding photography?
The length and sheer floatiness of the veil makes it perfect for dramatic and artsy wedding shots you will treasure.
Wedding Veil Tip: For perfect veil shots, ensure your veil is made of soft and light material. Avoid using stiff fabric as it will not create the dreamy effect you want.
If using a chapel length veil for your wedding reception, be sure to remove the veil after the reception to avoid stepping on it or tearing it in the wedding festivities that follow.
With Love,
Elle
Photo Credits: The Knot