My interest in beaded bridal veils was sparked off one day, rummaging through my late grandmothers stuff, packed away in a beautiful trunk box in the attic. I stumbled on some old (and of course faded) photographs of my grandparents wedding and grandma looked so divine in her vintage wedding gown. What actually struck me was her wedding veil. It was awesome, a beaded number. A classic beauty.

Beaded bridal veils are a beautiful fashion accessory, lending a certain degree of mystery and implied beauty to an already blushing bride.

What kinds of Beaded Bridal Veils should I be looking for?

Of course I couldn’t get my grandmothers kind of beaded bridal veils, but I knew my veil must be beaded.

After a patient search, I found beaded veils in a variety of online stores and I short listed the ones that was of most interest to me.

Now decision time.

What type of beaded bridal veil should I choose.

• One tier, or two tier?
• Elbow length, finger length or Cathedral length?
• What colour should I choose?

ONE TIER BEADED BRIDAL VEILS WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS

One tier veils are for brides who desire a minimalist but chic look. One tier veils are a beauty with any bridal dress, but they don’t have a blusher( a veil worn over the face).

It enhances a wedding dress with a soft and subtle look of style and elegance.

Beading one tier bridal veils with a generous amount of Genuine Swarovski Crystals is a stunner. It matches most floral detailed wedding dresses. This choice shows elaborately when the design measures about 6 inches wide.

If you want to show off a lovely hairstyle on your wedding day. This is a great choice because you can wear it in the back of the head, It will surely accentuate your hair-do, and the sparkle at the edges is breathtaking.

TWO TIER BEADED BRIDAL VEILS WITH FAUX 4mm PEARLS

Suitable for all wedding gowns, a two-tier veil looks great with both formal and less formal dresses, and they usually have a blusher. This variety of veils are obviously fuller than a one tier veil and they do frame the face beautifully.

Having a two tier veil, beaded with 4mm faux pearls gives a beautiful accent and adds weight to your veil. The pearls are fixed to a chord and stitched to the edge of the veil. If you are looking for an inexpensive, but lovely beaded bridal veil, this variation should be considered.

Two-tier veils are for the bride that wants a formal or classic look and always give a bit of pizzazz. A bit dramatic, it works quite well with any hairdo.

Looks great for outdoor weddings, and if you are the fun loving bride, you can wear this veil for a beach wedding ceremony.

ELBOW LENGTH BEADED BRIDAL VEILS

Very popular with today's brides, elbow length beaded bridal veils enhances your dress by allowing everyone see intricate details of your wedding gown. A lot of gowns have detailed workings around the waist, and this variety of veils enhances the detailing.

Great for full skirted gowns, it can be worn for formal and semi-formal weddings.

Generally used for gowns without a train, it looks chic when worn with a strapless dress or a low back bridal dress.

FINGER LENGTH BEADED BRIDAL VEILS

This one can be worn with any kind of full bridal dress, but unsuitable for gown with a train. As its name tells us, it falls right at the fingertips(36inches/90cm length). It can be used for formal and semi-formal weddings.

CATHEDRAL LENGTH BEADED BRIDAL VEILS

This floor length variation of bridal veils are only worn for formal weddings. Cathedral veils fall onto the floor past the train for a dramatic look. Looks great when worn with cathedral or chapel length wedding gowns.

It is important to note that when choosing your wedding dress, your choice of a wedding veil must be the same as that of your wedding gown. If for any reason there is a colour variation between the dress and your veil, you must choose a veil that is a shade lighter than your gown.

WHITE BRIDAL VEILS

Obviously the most popular colour, a brilliant/stark white veil must only be worn with a gown of the exact colour. Meaning, if your gown is white, your veil must definitely be white, and if your veil is stark white, your beaded veil must have stark white beading, or crystal beading running along it's edge.

IVORY BRIDAL VEILS

Ivory is a very soft and subtle colour with a tinge of subtle yellow undertones. An ivory coloured veil must only be worn with an ivory gown, and this is usually the best choice. The beads would look nice if a slightly darker shade of ivory

DIAMOND WHITE VEILS

Also referred to as off-white, a diamond white shade is appropriate for antique white gowns. Also the perfect match for candle white gowns, it is made for silk white wedding dresses.

Greatest beading for diamond white veils are encrusted crystals, usually swarovski, crystals, or fine faux gemstones

CHAMPAGNE VEILS

Champagne has an undertone of slight brown hues and can be worn successfully with a champagne or a dark ivory gown.

Whatever your choice may be, the colour and type of the beading should always compliment the colour of your bridal veil.

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