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Veils and Headpieces




 
Blusher

 

The Blusher is the single layer veil worn over the face
at the beginning of the ceremony.This is the top tier. It is usually between 23" and 29".
Elbow
Fingertip

The Elbow veil is multi-layered, and as its name suggests, is long enough to reach the elbows.
Top tier - 23" and bottom tier - 27".

The Fingertip veil is a long veil that
reaches the fingertips when the arms
are relaxed and by your side.
Top tier - 29"and bottom tier - 42".

Chapel
Cathedral
The Chapel length veil is a long veil.
Top tier - 29" and bottom tier - 108".
(single tier - 108").

The Cathedral length veil is the longest veil.
Top tier - 29"and bottom tier - 126".
(single tier - 126").

 
Veil Edges:
  Drop: Drop is the term used to describe how the veil is attached to the headpiece. When only the center portion of the veil is attached, (leaving approximately 15 inches at each end unattached), the veil has "Drop." Drop creates handkerchief corners at the front sides of the veil that drape over the shoulders.
  No Drop: When the entire edge of the veil is attached to the headpiece, the veil has
"No-Drop." Veils with No Drop do not have handkerchief corners, and fall to the back of the shoulders.
  Pearl Edge:The edges or hems of the veil are trimmed with pearls.
  Embroidered Edge:The edges and hem of the veil are trimmed with embroidery
  Rolled Edge:The edges and hem of the veil are rolled, and then stitched in place
  Raw Edge:The edges and hem of the veil are left unfinished, or unhemmed.
  Ribbon Edge: The edges of the veil are trimmed with ribbon.

 
Headpiece Styles:

 

Tiaras: Tiaras sit on top of the head and are decorated with a variety of pearls, rhinestones, crystals, flowers etc..

  Crowns: Like tiaras, Crowns sit on top of the head and are also decorated with an endless variety of pearls, rhinestones, crystals, flowers etc...

 

V-Band: Similar to tiaras or Crowns but the crown comes to a distinctive "V" shaped point in the front.
  Bun Rings: Similar to Tiaras or Crowns, a bun ring is smaller and designed to fit around a bun of hair.
  Headbands: Headpieces that frame the face, and are designed to hold back hair. Headbands can be narrow or wide, plain or decorated in a variety of different ways.
  Floral Bands: Headband style headpieces frame the face and are decorated with fabric flowers.
  Back Pieces: These headpieces are attached to the back of the head, usually by a comb or clip.
  Floral Wreath: A ring design that can be positioned on the head in a variety of ways, created of flowers--either fabric, or real. (Real flower wreaths are general designed by floral designers.)
  Caplet: This headpiece is a small, round, brimless hat, worn on the top of the head.
  Hats: A brimmed hat decorated in a variety of ways to complement the gown.
  Profile: A headpiece designed to be worn on the side or back of the head, decorated with flowers, beading, rhinestones, etc...
   


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