Tiaras, Veils, Headpieces & Updos!

Until recently, I was very opposed to wearing a veil. Mark is very traditional, so this has been the source of a heated debate between us. I've seen pictures of brides with veils that stick straight out and give that "I just flew in on my broom" look - I do NOT want to be one of those brides!

To placate Mark, I signed up for an account on WeddingChannel.com The site features a ton of photos showing the different styles and lengths of bridal veils. After some searching, I actually found a few veil styles that Mark and I might agree on.

This one (minus the brunette) is the style I want. It is an elbow-length, Satin Rattail Edge Veil.



Through this veil- searching ordeal, I learned that choosing a "plain veil" is much more difficult than you'd imagine. For starters, there are about a million terms used to describe the length of a veil. From elbow length, fingertip, chapel, shoulder length to past shoulder, waltz, dance length etc. According to my Modern Bride, though, short brides (that's me!) should not look for anything longer than elbow length.

So, I will succumb to peer pressure and wear a veil. Great. Now I need the "perfect" updo to accompany my veil.

I found this one on UrbanBetty.com

There's another I like on ModernBride.com



I'm not so sure about the sparkly decorations, but I like the large updo. I think a variation on one of these styles will look nice with the veil length/style I picked out.

Finally...a tiara! Come on, every bride needs to feel like a princess! (If I have to wear a veil, I might as well go the whole nine yards.) I found a few styles online that are absolutely gorgeous and incredibly expensive. (Most of these cost from $45 to $109) My favorite is simple, plain and above all - sparkly! I also found it on Modern Bride.

I've seen similar styles in some of the local accessories shops (Claire's, Afterthoughts) for $10-$15.