Birdcage Veil

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Birdcage Veils are so popular these days!

Katherine Heigle wore a birdcage veil at her wedding.

Jessica Alba starring in Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer also wore a birdcage veil~

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As well as Reese Witherspoon who starred in Sweet Home Alabama

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Let's start off with a little history: In the West the bride would wear her hair down to symbolize virginity, now this veil is supposed to symbolize that. The unveiling then represents what is to take place in the marriage bed. The Roman brides supposedly wore veils to protect the bride from evil spirits.

There are many types of veils.
The following are Birdcage Veils.

The Wedge

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The Bandeau

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The Angle

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The Blusher{Images from Unveiled Bridal Designs}

You can buy them or make them~

Birdcage Veil: very popular (My Wedding Veil)

Castle Bride: unique styles

Tigerlilly

Advantage Bridal

Something Bold

Lana's Studio

The Tiara Room: have to go in yourself

Events & Occasions: affordable

For more about veils look at past entry "Long or Short" by Esther Kim

Long or Short?

When it comes to choosing your veil, it definitely needs to complement your dress. Your veil depends on the style of wedding gown you choose, as well as your face shape and personality. Feeling royal? Go for the long veil. Want something more hip and modern? Go short. Something more edgy? Try a caged veil. I personally love love caged veils these days. I think they look very metro and sexy! But I must admit, it's not for everyone.

Stephanie James

Photo Credit: Brooks

Photo Credit:Rodney Bailey -Picture Perfect Wedding

Photo credit- John and Joseph Photography

You must visit Jessica claire's blog if you haven't already, her pictures are just so breathtaking...Almost too beautiful for words.

Now, mantilla bridal veils are making a big comeback and they come in a variety of lengths beginning with shoulder length and as long as cathedral length veils. Whatever style and length you choose, balance is key. It should always complement your whole entire look.

Kim Hee-Seon is a Korean actress who recently got married last year and her wedding created a sensation in Korea. Her long mantilla veil was stunning!

Mrs. Radish from weddingbee Photo Credit: Forbes Creative Photography

And this one is from the lovely Knottie djrs whose whole look was just gorgeous!

too pretty for words... image from Paloma Blanca