THE ALLOVER AND NEARLY ALLOVER LACE VEIL

One question I've been hearing a lot lately is, "How do I actually wear an allover lace veil?"

The answer to that is, "Let me count the ways." Lace veils can be tied like a cloche, dropped, wrapped like a scarf or simply tacked to the back of your head to flow in a swirl down your back. Truth is, your possibilities are almost endless.  Starting here,the most important thing to remember is, take the initiative to explore and above all be inventive!

The first time I ever laid eyes on a crocheted veil was 7 Thanksgiving Eves back  when a friend  married a woman who crocheted her own.  I was as impressed with her creation as I am the veil above featured in Harper's Bazaar Russia// via Tumblr

A combination scarf/cloche veil  has an Early 20th Century feel///veil by Cheryl Taylor of Taylor Clarke Bridals - Photo by by Rylee Hitchner via OnceWed

 A heaping helping of lace mantilla/// photo by Elizabeth Messina via Love Wed Bliss

                                           An embroidered lace veil dropped over a crown in typical Spanish tradition/// Photo Tec Petaja via Once Wed

A lace drop veil is secured low on the forehead with a headband sporting two mauve roses///From The Gatsby's Bride Collection by Amy-JoTatum

Peau d'ange lace borders a veil paired with a dress by Paolo Sebastian via Bridal Musings

In traditional Spanish fashion a lace mantilla is dropped over the head--in this case over a rather large rose. Brilliant!  Gorgeous!  Basaldua of Madrid. 

Ah but there's nothing like a great image to inspire. Below are some pinterest boards that had me at hello!

Eva Muse//Lace-Veils

Love My Dress Blog//Veils

Polka Dot Bride//Of Veils and Headpieces

The link to all veil boards on Pinterest 

If you'd like to read more about veils and further in depth, I've written a ton of posts about the subject.  Here are  links to 3 of them to get you started . . . .

VEILS101: Lengths, Styles and Fabrics

The Fine Art ofWearing a Long Veil

Veiled

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THE MAGIC OF BASIA ZARZYCKA

 For the ultra-romantic bride who lives in London and wants that one gown you won't find anywhere else, Basia Zarzycka on Slone Square is the place to go. Add all kinds of one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories to this mix and the fairytale look is complete--Marie Antoinette meets Cinderella.  Basia's greatest work can be found in her custom pieces, confections swathed in lace, florals, foilage and bling, all works of art.

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Ellie Saab Wedding Dress

Gorgeous wedding dress from designer Elie Saab called Auriga.

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Reem Acra wedding Dresses 2012

Gorgeous couture wedding gowns by designer Reem Acra for fall 2012.

Reem Acra wedding dresses Fall 2012 collection:

Images and designs from Reem Acra.

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WHAT'S NEW IN THE GOWN GALLERY?

Alot of head chic. I'm incorporating more creative touches via hats and headpieces. Yes, I still do veils--all kinds from long cathedral styles to little net poufs and birdcages. The hat pictured above swathed in tulle is modeled after a combo of 20s Gatsby and 50s Paris Vogue (a la Irving Penn).

This headband/tie with a rose accent is perfect for vintage frocks reflective of 1920s-50s.

Above is a silk dupion hand-rolled floral headpiece with net pouf, custom matched to the gown and fabric. With made to order gowns you can get an entire head to toe look on your wedding.

If you want to talk about a hat, veil or headpiece, try calling me 415.258.8204 (I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area) or email me amyjotatum@gmail.com. More hats and veils can be seen on my website http://www.amyjotatum.com/

under Head Chic.

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SMALL VEILS FOR FASHIONISTAS

Smoot PhotoHair by Gayle Parker

Short Petal Veil /Henley Photography

There’s no rule anymore about pairing short veils exclusively with street length dresses. Whatever guidelines exist these days have more to do with following your proportions and sense of style. The shorter ‘fashionista' veil is gaining in popularity. Why? Short veils are out of the ordinary –very outside the traditional bridal box right now. There's something chic, even edgy about a bride sporting one. As early as the 1990s, Vera Wang reinvented pairing short, pouf veils with very formal gowns. Whether she wanted to show off the extraordinary back details of her gowns or usher in a new look, I don’t know; I only know the juxtaposition this duo created worked.
Brides say the best thing about wearing a shorter veil is, they don’t have to do any adjusting in that switch from the solemnity of ceremony to big time partying hearty. Short veils are easy to maneuver around in and stay put whether you’re exchanging vowels, cutting cake or dancing,
Typically they are made out of either tulle, the standard light weight bridal veiling, or, netting—wider and crisper, offering a more structured and chic look

STYLES

Bird Cage or Net Pouf-Made of either netting or tulle, this veil falls above the shoulder line. Since it’s a shorter style, it tends to look structured, more hybrid of headpiece and veil. Great for fashionistas.

Net Pouf below and opposite
Photo by Ron Greystar





















Blusher or Flyaway-Typically the length veil worn over the face during the ceremony. Can also be worn shoulder length in layers. Although considered informal, this is the choice of some chic, formal-gowned brides.
The Petal Veil-Pictured right is above the shoulders and the front curves something like flower petals opening.


ejones photography

Scarf-Great option for the bride going informal. Some scarves though would pop and rock with the right formal gown as well.
Nose Veil-Typically worn over the face and attached to a headpiece or hat like the one pictured below.

Henley Photography Hair by Kathie Rothkop Make-up by Rob Ward

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