The best wedding veils for every bride

WHY DO BRIDES WEAR VEILS?

The veil is an iconic and timeless item of the wedding day, it's a beautiful accessory that complement and accentuate a wedding gown. Have you ever wondered what the meaning is behind a wedding veil? Did you know that bridal veil is actually one of the oldest parts of the bridal ensemble?

From ancient rituals to modern wedding ceremonies, brides have worn veils for a variety of reasons from symbolising chastity and modesty to protect themselves from evil spirits and ensure happiness on their wedding day. Wedding Veil Tradition holds a rich historical significance and symbolic part in weddings in many different cultures around the world for centuries, and this tradition is still followed today.

Today we’re going to unveil the history and meaning behind one of the most iconic bridal accessories – THE WEDDING VEIL.

Traditional meaning of wedding veil

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THE HISTORY OF THE WEDDING VEIL

The practice of wearing veil roots back to ancient Rome and Greece, where the bride used to walk down the aisle from head to toe in a veil, this was supposed to make the bride look like she was on fire which, to hide her away from any evil spirits that might want to ruin her happiness.

In Judaism, a Jewish groom believes that the veiling of his bride in the Bedeken ceremony is viewed as a meaningful gesture of focusing on the inner beauty and qualities of the bride. The veil serves as a reminder that marriage is not only of the physical realm but also the spiritual connection between the couple, as well.

For Catholic weddings that take place in a church, most traditional Catholic churches require that the bride's shoulders be covered during mass. This can be achieved with a dress having sleeves or lace from a mantilla veil. And the wedding veil is meant to add to the bride's modesty and purity as she takes part in this sacred occasion.

Queen Victoria wedding portrait by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, 1847

Supermodel Kate Moss wedding veil by John Galliano

In the 19th century, Queen Victoria of England wore a white wedding dress and veil, she defined the classic and timeless image of a bride for centuries and set the most popular trend.

Nowadays, mostly modern brides see wedding veils as a bridal tradition and an essential part that complement and accentuate their wedding gown.

The wedding veil meaning and tradition etiquette

WEDDING VEIL MEANING

Wedding veils can mean different things to different brides, they symbolize everything from familial blessings to religious traditions across different cultures.

Traditionally, white wedding dresses were worn to symbolize chastity, and wedding veils became symbols of a bride's purity and modesty, and many cultures still use them for that reason today.

Once the veil was lifted by the groom in the wedding ceremony, the bride was no longer under the ownership of her father and brothers, symbolising the beginning of the couple's new life together with the transition from maidenhood to wifehood.

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Couture wedding veil design by Meera Meera Fashion Concept

Many modern brides also opt to wear veils that was passed down through the generations, that hold special meaning to pay homage to past family members. Some brides-to-be make veils out of an old dress or piece of fabric that has history and significance to them.

Today, modern brides use the custom wedding veil to add a perfect finishing touch to the overall bridal look, and this is the best way to show the bride's personal style with a nod to tradition.

The most beautiful celebrity wedding veils

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WEDDING VEILS WORN BY CELEBRITY BRIDES

The veil is all about making a fashion statement and it's a piece that can truly define your bridal style. From royal ceremonies with designer wedding dresses to over-the-top bridal veils in A-list nuptials, let's get inspired by the most beautiful celebrity wedding veils.

Royal wedding veil by Dior for Anisha Rosnah and Prince Mateen

Prince Mateen and Anisha Rosnah's wedding - Wedding veil by Dior

Prince Abdul Mateen, the son of the Sultan of Brunei, and his beautiful bride, Anisha Rosnah are tying the knot in epic fashion. In the Brunei royal wedding celebration, luxury, opulence and extravagance were at the forefront for the royal bride’s outfits. The new princess dazzled in an all-white, long-sleeved velvet Haute Couture wedding gown with dainty crystal embellished made by Dior—a royal favourite for regal wedding.

Her ensemble was complemented by a stunning 132-carat tiara and a couture floor length veil was embellished with ethereal lace and intricate floral patterns along the veil, adding a touch of sophistication to this regal affair.

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Traditional cathedral length veil

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George, the Marquess of Blandford married his childhood sweetheart, Camilla Thorp, at Blenheim Palace.

The bride looked gorgeous on her big day, in an elaborate Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda couture wedding dress features a carefully constructed lace bodice with appliqué pearls and flowers in white and pale pink, with an impressive skirt and train, scalloped at the hem.

Camilla completed her garment with an extraordinary traditional two tier scalloped edge veil and heirloom tiara, given as a present to Consuelo Vanderbilt by her father on her significant day

Priyanka Chopra wedding dress sketch by Ralph Lauren

Priyanka Chopra iconic wedding veil by Ralph Lauren

Stunning wedding veil by Ralph Lauren for Priyanka Chopra

For the Western wedding, Priyanka Chopra worn bespoke wedding gown featured 2,380,000 mother of pearl sequins made by fashion industry icon Ralph Lauren. The dress featured hand embroidered floral appliqués which took over 1,826 hours to create.

With a gorgeous gown like that, you kind of have to have a veil to match, right? The celebrity bride made a grand entrance with the most dramatic 75-foot tulle veil with no embellishments, and it took five people to carry it as she walked down the aisle to marry Nick Jonas.

Romantic lace veil by Vera Wang

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The eldest daughter of Bill Gates - Jennifer Gates wed equestrian Nayel Nassar in Vera Wang Haute wedding gown. Her ethereal wedding dress crafted in hand appliqué French macrame lace on the bodice and sleeves that flowed onto the champagne Italian tulle skirt with its lining of white hybrid Dutch delphinium flowers added oodles of grace.

The minimal and fresh bridal look was finished with a matching, tulle chapel-length veil trimmed in intricate hand appliqué French macramé lace.

Traditional lace wedding veil by Valentino

Handmade lace wedding veil by Valentino for Nicola Peltz

In a gorgeous wedding ceremony, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have tied the knot at family mansion in Palm Beach, Florida.

For her special day, Peltz had a dress befitting the fantasy made by luxury brand Valentino, helmed by Pierpaolo Piccioli. The clean and modern Haute Couture wedding gown features a chic column silhouette with square neckline, thick straps, and an attached train, no embroidery, embracing chic simplicity.

The traditional-with-a-twist wedding gown features dramatic detail was added in the form of a pair of with elbow-high French lace gloves, and a lavish handmade veil with ethereal lace accents like “a work of art”.

Nicky Hilton wedding dress sketch by Valentino

Nicky Hilton wedding veil by Maison Valentino

Haute Couture lace wedding veil of Nicky Hilton

It was the wedding of the years which saw Nicky Hilton marry wealthy British heir James Rothschild in a lavish wedding day.

Nicky Hilton opted for an elegant, classic look in regal, high-necked, long sleeved Haute Couture lace wedding dress by Maison Valentino. The luxe masterpiece features a fitted bodice with full ballgown skirt and an elaborate 10-foot long train, crafted in three different tones of ivory and silver guipure lace with hand-embroidered crystals for added sparkle.

To complete the look, the billionaire bride wore a classic cathedral-length lace veil is enriched all around the edge a precious antique lace that stole the show.

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Dramatic custom wedding veil of Sophia Richie

Exquisite Haute Couture wedding veil by Chanel

Sofia Richie bespoke wedding veil by Chanel Haute Couture

Sofia Richie, the youngest child of legendary singer Lionel Richie, and Elliot Grainge exchanged vows at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes.

Richie stuns in Chanel Haute Couture wedding dress—a unique bridal silhouette with a criss-cross neckline inspired by a look from Chanel fall 2023 collection. The bespoke gown features a heart design on the bodice and all of the details of the dress was embellished with iridescent white sequins.

Richie paired the dress with a dramatic haute couture wedding veil features exquisite and sparkly hand embroidery, perfectly fit for her fairytale wedding ceremony.

Bespoke wedding veil created by John Galliano

The most dramatic bespoke wedding veil

Bespoke couture wedding veil with custom embroidery

Billionaire oil heiress Ivy Getty walked down the aisle at City Hall in San Francisco in a broken mirror Haute Couture wedding gown by John Galliano for Maison Margiela. The bold bespoke gown featured an unusual and beautiful reflecting mirror design, made up of four layers and the fragments are linked together with wire, like jewelry.

The stylish bride accessorised with a unique bespoke bridal veil and crown adorned with walnuts that represented her grandmother and guitars to honor her father, respectively.

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Extravagant Haute Couture wedding veil by Elie Saab

The most beautiful haute couture wedding veil

As the luckiest bride, Christina Mourad wore a million sequins gown to marry Elie Saab Jr.—the son of Top couture fashion designer Elie Saab.

For the religious wedding ceremony, the bride wore a breathtaking haute couture wedding gown decorated with 500,000 sequins featuring a sleeveless with a high collar in ivory and lurex silk, a voluminous skirt and a 14-foot-train. Dazzling with sequins, the haute couture bridal veil along with the headpiece alone boast 50,000 pieces and the tulle is embroidered with 50,000 pieces with silk thread and champagne-hued lurex thread.

There are three pattern makers, six tailors, and ten petites mains went into creating the wedding dress. It took a combined total of 150 hours of draping and volume creations, 80 hours for three artwork designers to make embroidery layout design, which was then perfected by 12 embroiders for a total of 450 hours of embroidery.

Best wedding veils worn by real brides

THE BEST WEDDING VEILS FOR EVERY BRIDE

There are many types of veils to choose that complement your dresses, in both length and color that best suits your style and the tone of your wedding. Brides-to-be can also add lace, crystals, and pearls to give an even more personal touch to the overall bridal look.

Today, there really are no rules in wedding veils. It’s all about making you feel gorgeous on your wedding day. Explore these beautiful bridal veils worn by real brides to find the one that complements your wedding attire best.

Luxury wedding veil with sequin and crystal

Best short wedding veils

CHIC SHORT WEDDING VEIL

For her cozy indoor wedding ceremony, Linh Thy stuns in an illusion lace mermaid wedding dress by Meera Meera boasts feminine floral motifs is the perfect go-to for her big day.

The bride completed her dream dress with a sparkly short veil features hand embroidered pearls and crystals which also gives the dress charming and luxury bridal look.

Elegant ivory tulle bridal veil by Meera Meera

The best wedding veils for every bride

ETHEREAL IVORY TULLE WEDDING VEIL

As a trendy bride with delicate taste, Lan Duong realized her custom wedding dress she had always dreamed of with Meera Meera.

Beautiful bride stuns in a nude color A-line wedding dress with delicate handcrafted lace embroidery, she paired the garment with an ethereal two tier ivory tulle veil complemented the luxury Hong Kong wedding venue perfectly.

Custom wedding veil with lace applique by Meera Meera Fashion Concept

Popular two tier lace wedding veil

TWO TIER TULLE AND LACE WEDDING VEIL

Based in Latvia, Jana collaborated with Meera Meera’s team of expert design consultants to design her dream wedding dress online. The bride's bespoke lace long sleeve A-line wedding dress crafted in featherlight tulle and lace which meant that Jana could have the enjoyment of wearing her wedding dress all day.

As for the classic two tier tulle and lace veil, the handmade, chapel-length style was appliquéd with incredibly romantic horseshoe lace gliding behind her as she made her way to her ceremony, she was an absolute vision.

Romantic hand embroidered flower wedding veil

Custom made colorful hand embroidered veil

BESPOKE COLORFUL EMBROIDERED BRIDAL VEIL

For the bride who falls in love with flowers and gardering, a beautiful hand-embroidered floral wedding veil injected soft colour into your look, giving a young, modern feel for your simple and chic wedding dress, and perfectly compliment for an outdoor wedding venues.

Elegant two tier lace edge tulle cathedral veil

Best Catholic lace and tulle veil

TRADITIONAL TWO TIER LACE VEIL FOR CATHOLIC WEDDING CEREMONY

For a formal and sacred Catholic church wedding ceremony, an ivory lace high-neck wedding dress may be the best choice for you, paired with a traditional two-tier lace silk tulle veil as you walking yourself down the aisle.

Your silk tulle veil, hand made from the same lace as your gown–took centre stage as it trailed behind you in the church in a breathtaking moment, unforgettable look that will be remembered for years to come.

Romantic and classic style lace wedding veil

Luxury lace cathedral length bridal veil

CLASSIC AND CHIC TWO TIER CATHEDRAL LENGTH WEDDING VEIL

For the ceremony takes place in a lush gardens with fragrant florals, the classic style lace cathedral-length wedding veil to resemble snow and flowers floating on the clouds, is an ideal choice to complete your on-trend bridal look with a modern and minimal wedding dress.

Best traditional pattern embroidered wedding veil

Most beautiful classic cathedral length veil

BESPOKE TRADITIONAL HAND-EMBROIDERED PATTERN BRIDAL VEIL

Features the glowing translucency, the simple yet passionate custom embroidery, the significant length; an exquisite traditional hand-embroidered pattern veil holding a memorable tale that will be special tomorrow and forever and bound to become remarkably important for the rest of your life.

Intricate hand-embroidered traditional lace bridal veil

Romantic custom lace wedding veil by Naeem Khan

ROMANTIC HANDMADE LACE WEDDING VEIL

For the bride who loves the beauty of timeless and classical tradition, the combination of white and off-white embroidery with the floral elements of the handmade lace wedding veil adds unique and timeless vibe for your classic style wedding gown.

Exclusively couture wedding veil by Meera Meera

Bespoke couture wedding veil

BESPOKE COUTURE 3D FLORAL WEDDING VEIL

For her intimate secret garden wedding, Seven LiLi wears a bespoke couture wedding dress named "ĐƠM HOA" made by Meera Meera Bridal Couture which is meaning may fragrant flowers bloom to bear fruit as a respectful happiness, and may the couple's joy and happiness be forevermore.

An exclusive bell-skirt wedding dress over a sensational feminine satin silhouette brimming with personality, features beautiful puff sleeves decorated with lively 3D petals. Paired with a luxury and sophisticated bespoke 3D floral wedding veil features the bride's favourite flowers and appliques of beading, delicate pearls and crystal glimmers.

Lily of the valley embroidered couture wedding veil

Haute Couture wedding veil by Dior

BESPOKE LILY OF THE VALLEY EMBROIDERED COUTURE VEIL

Are you looking for a perfect veil matching for your satin princess wedding gown? A dramatic couture wedding veil adorned with delicately embroidered, white lily of the valley flowers is an idela choice to compliment your modern chic yet whimsical bridal look.

Dramatic Haute Couture wedding veil

Bespoke hand embroidered wedding veil

INTRICATE HAND-EMBROIDERED HAUTE COUTURE WEDDING VEIL

Your wedding veil should accentuate your personal bridal look and a dramatic Haute Couture wedding veil with full luxurious and sparkly custom details is the best choice for the bride who wants to stand out in the crowd.

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Luxury sparkly bridal veil

SPARKLY GLITTER WEDDING VEIL WITH HAND EMBROIDERY

In the fairytale wedding ceremony, Jennie Hoang steals the show in a stunning Meera Meera Fashion Concept butterfly sleeve wedding gown based on the bride's ideas and illuminated elegance and glamour, leaving everyone in awe with her fabulous look.

The beautiful bride completed her show-stopping princess gown with a sparkly wedding veil crafted in gorgeous shimmering beaded tulle and pearl embroidery. The perfect design for those looking for a distinctive style with a touch of romance.

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Sparkly sequin wedding veil

SPARKLY HAND-EMBROIDERED SEQUIN WEDDING VEIL

For the stylish bride who loves statement-making grand entrance, a sparkly sequin bridal veil with full of shimmering embellishment adds unforgettable moments for your most glamorous wedding ceremony.

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Vietnamese designer wedding veil

EXTRAVAGANT HAND-EMBROIDERED LACE AND CRYSTAL VEIL

Inspired by Edward and Bella’s most iconic wedding scene in The Twilight Saga, Hoang My decided to create her intimate and personal dress with Meera Meera Fashion Concept—Top Vietnamese Bridal Couture House based in Saigon.

The couture bespoke wedding gown, which is romantic and filled with a timeless sophistication—save for extravagant details, especially her bespoke couture wedding veil. The handmade veil crafted in silk with cathedral length features an intricate custom lace motifs with sparkling crystals. The best choice for the fashionable bride who has always dreamed of wearing a one of a kind wedding dress that can clearly reflect her own personality.

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