If you are veil shopping then you know a girl can become a tiny bit overwhelmed by all the various terms being thrown around: butterfly, waterfall, cascade, fingertip and more.
Veils have been around for a very long time with many centuries of style changes and additions so here's a little Veil 101 cheat sheet for you to help you along...
Butterfly: Oval-shaped and folded in half. Ribbon edging follows a crescent shape rather than a straight line.
Cage: A small veil that just wraps around the head, often ending at the chin and usually made from Russian tulle which has a very wide aperture
Cascade: Two or more layers of various lengths.Can do double duty as a blusher. Bottom layer(s) can act as "petticoat(s)", fluffing out top veil. The more layers the less translucent [or opaque] the effect.
Cathedral: Falls 3-1/2 yards from the headpiece (that's 11 1/2 dramatic feet of length!)
Chapel: A yard shorter than a cathedral veil. Often worn with a sweep train to give the illusion of a longer train.
Elbow: A blusher that goes to your elbows.
Fingertip: The veil touches the tips of your fingers, a length that often works with ball gowns.
Flyaway: Touches or just covers shoulders.
Mantilla: A long, Spanish-style, circular piece of lace that frames the face. Can be attached to a high metal armature and is usually secured with a comb. The fabric is often lace or lace-edged tulle.
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