You've finally found a gown -- now you can breathe a huge sigh of relief, kick back and relax until your wedding day. Not so fast - you've still got to find the final touch that will complete your transformation from basic to bride. Hint it's all in choosing the right veil. Think the waltz is just a dance step? The chapel only a place to say your vows? Could it really be that easy? Check our glossary to find out.
Blusher
A short, single layer of veiling, the blusher is worn over the face before the ceremony, then either flipped over the head or removed thereafter.
Chapel
A formal veil that extends to the floor, the chapel falls two-and-a-half yards from the headpiece. It's often worn in combination with a sweep train and blusher for extra oomph.
Cathedral
The mother of all veils, the cathedral is also the most formal. Sometimes referred to as the "royal veil," this style falls three-and-a-half yards from the headpiece
Double Tier
A veil of two layers (either two veils or a veil and a blusher), usually of different lengths.
Elbow
As the name implies, this type of veiling extends 25 inches in length to the bride's elbows.
Finger Tip
A very popular length, particularly with ball gowns, this style extends to -- you guessed it -- the fingertips.
Flyaway
A multi-layered veil that just brushes the shoulders. Considered less formal than other styles.
Fountain
This veil is gathered at the crown of the head to create a cascading effect around the face. Usually of shoulder- or elbow-length.
Mantilla
A long, Spanish-style circular piece of lace that frames the face. Made either of lace or lace-edged tulle, the mantilla is usually secured with a comb.
Pouf
A gathered piece of tulle or netting that fastens to a comb or headpiece to create height for the veil.
Waltz (also known as Ballet)
A veil length that falls somewhere between the knee and the ankle.
-- Hollee Actman Becker
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