The perfect veil, however, can be another challenge entirely. You may feel a connection with a certain style that appealed to you while you searched through all of those bridal magazines, and that is an excellent beginning; but it’s crucial that the veil compliment the dress and particularly that it coordinates with the neckline. It is also important to consider the shape of the face, the hairstyle and the overall effect when you stand back to observe yourself in your wedding dress to find a headpiece that compliments all of these aspects.

A petite bride particularly should scale down so that she feels that she is wearing this accessory and it is not wearing her.  A beaded comb might be more flattering than a tiara if your face is elongated. In this case you would not want to select a headpiece that is pointed. If you are weight conscious, you have already chosen a dress to slenderize your figure. Layers of tulle can undo the look you have just created with the dress selection.  

If you are having an outdoor ceremony, it is preferable to wear a veil with some weight, such as a ribboned edge or crystals which will counteract the breeze. Tiny weights can also be camouflaged by a ribbon accent.  

If your hair is longer, a low chignon can be accented with pearl headpins, baby roses or stephanotis which will peak through a simple veil held by a comb placed just above the bun.  

Nothing is as dramatic as a cathedral or chapel veil for a church wedding when the bride is wearing a gown with a long train. This extension can be made to be detachable, leaving a shorter veil in place if you wish to maintain that bridal identity for the reception.  

Many a client has confided to me that, once the veil was in place, it was the special moment--now she felt she truly was a bride and never wanted to take the veil off, it was such a perfect compliment for that special day.