Veils are back! Yep, that’s right, bridal veils are bang on trend, and what better way to finish your bridal look than with a cute veil?
Veils have come a long way from simple tulle fabric, secured with a comb, perhaps with a flourish of lace or sparkle. Now there are a plethora of wedding veil ideas, from embroidered veils to colourful floral veils and personalised veil designs.
And, what’s more, I am here to share some of the most gorgeous ideas to make take your veil from pretty to wow. Ready? Let’s go.
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Embroidered & Personalised Veil Ideas
First up, we’re going to look at embroidery and bespoke wedding veils. From darling hand-stitched illustrations to bespoke and meaningful wording – you’ll adore this veil inspo.
1. All The Personalisation
This bride went all out and added personalisation with embroidered names, their wedding date and a quote to make for the most meaningful veil.
Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Kent Village Hall Wedding Veil: Story Of My Dress
2. Cute Hearts & Kisses
How about adding fun graphics of your choice, from hearts and kisses, to perhaps nods at your favourite things?
Photo: Scott Carney Photography via Festival Yurt Wedding Ideas Bow Veil: Claude Bridal Studio
3. Dainty Botanical
This intricate botanical design is so stunning, featuring leaves, stems and flowers for good measure.
Photo: Photos By Hash via Beer Garden Wedding Veil: Rebecca Anne Designs
4. Tiny Stars
Planning a celestial wedding? Your veil just has to include sweet stars to finish the vibe.
Photo: Olegs Samsonovs Photography via Moon Stars Wedding Ideas Bridal Shop: The Bridal Boutique of Jules
5. Ethereal Feathers
Does it get any more soft and romantic than a feather veil?
Photo: Samantha Davis Photography via Green Gold Wedding Ideas Cape: Cupid Blue Bridal
6. Musical
Add a song to your veil with notes and lyrics that mean something important to you both.
Photo: Emma Wilkinson Photography via Beige Wedding Veil: Rebecca Anne Designs
7. Wildflower Hem
Simple wildflowers and butterflies added to the hem of your veil will look so chic and timeless.
Photo: Gem Hicks Photography via Bell Tent Wedding Ideas Veil: Rebecca Anne Designs
8. Love Quote
Keep it simple and add a love quote, part of your reading or vows which will be sure to stir some romance.
Photo: Helen Rose Photography via Dusky Pink Taupe Wedding Veil: Abigail Rose Embroidered Veil & Ribbons
9. Glitter Starburst
If sequins and glitter are your thing, and you’re having a Christmas wedding, be sure to consider all the sparkle.
Photo: Christine Third Wheeling via Celestial Wedding Ideas Veil: Patricia Wijaya
10. Pretty Birds
Add nature-inspired illustrations such as birds or animals, so pretty!
Photo: Mindy Coe via River Romance Wedding Ideas Veil: Daisy Sheldon
Floral Veils
Next up, we’re going to look at different floral veil ideas. From embroidery motifs to 3D flowers and floral fabric. Flower fabulous.
11. Large Flower Heads
Choose your favourite bloom, or perhaps a flower from your bouquet to use as a motif.
Photo: Thorn and Found via Somersbury Barn Wedding Veil: HoneyV
12. Colourful Flowers
Add a pop of colour with bright stitching.
Photo: Chloe Bolam via Barrington Hall Wedding Ideas Veil: Rebelle Heads
13. Blusher Floral Veil
For a modern bridal look, how about a 3D flower blusher veil? So cool!
Photo: Louise Barry Photographer via Streamers Wedding Decor Bespoke Veil: Bridal Emporium
14. Tiny Flowers
This cathedral veil is dotted with tiny colourful blooms for a subtle effect.
Photo: Grace Elizabeth via Weekend Glamping Wedding
15. Emboidery Cape Veil
How darling is this floral cape veil, which looks so comfortable to wear. It also means a whole new look in the evening, when you take it off for dancing.
Photo: Freya Raby via Oakwood At Ryther Wedding Veil/Cape: Quinlan Couture Bridal
16. Flower Power
Isn’t this floral cape veil so darling? I love the large flowers where the veil meets dress too.
Photo: Photos By Hash via West Midlands Barn Wedding
17. Soft Pastel
For a soft, pretty and romantic style, opt for pale pastel tones in your veil.
Photo: Tanya Flannagan Photography via Burlton Manor Wedding Veil: Adorn By Ashley
18. Leaves
Stitch applique leaves to the hem of your floor-length veil to recreate this style.
Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Ethical Natural Wedding Ideas Veil: Mini Quinni Alternative Weddings
19. DIY Floral Veil
You can make your own veil, by choosing unique tulle fabric and following a pattern.
Photo: Kev Elkins via Lympne Castle Wedding Veil Material: Etsy
20. Dreamy Tulle
Lashings of tulle, in a cathedral length complete with sweet flowers really make for a statement during the ceremony.
Photo: Natalie Silvester Photography via Blue White Wedding Ideas Veil: Hannah Cummings Embroidery
21. 3D Flowers
Try hand-sewing sourced 3D fabric flowers on your veil for a sweet flourish.
Photo: Meghan Lorna via Blush Pink Wedding Ideas
22. Scattering Of Flowers
Ask your veil designer to add a smattering of flowers all over your veil for a similar effect to this bride’s veil.
Photo: Opperhill Photography via Terracotta Wedding Ideas
23. Short Cape
Swap a veil for a short tulle cape and add flowers to the hem. So cute!
Photo: When Charlie Met Hannah via Tropical Wedding Veil Veil: Adorn by Ashley
Colourful Veil
If you want to be bold and add an injection of colour to your bridal look, your veil may be just the perfect way to achieve it. Here are some of my fave looks.
24. Rainbow Veil
This rainbow edge veil is so fun and full of personality.
Photo: Jonny Barratt Photography via Safari Park Wedding
25. Dip Dye
Dye the edge of your veil in a colour of your choice for subtle colour.
Photo: Anna Pumer Photography via Big Top Wedding Veil: Crown and Glory
26. Pink Bow Veil
Bow veils are en vouge, from celebrity weddings to fashion-forward brides. How about a pink version with a statement bow for all the drama?
Photo: Camilla Andrea Photography via Modern Pink Wedding Dresses & Fashion Styling: White Reflections
27. Red & Gold
This red and gold veil is a real show-stopper. Isn’t it beautiful?
Photo: Ellie Gillard via Indian Lithuanian Wedding Red Hindu Ceremony Outfit: Frontier Raas
28. Red Blooms
Add bold red blooms in different sizes to your veil for a striking fairytale style.
Photo: Chloe Lee via Snow White Wedding Ideas Veil: Sash and Veil
29. Gold Sequin Stars
Go for gold by opting for gold sequin stars on your bridal veil.
Photo: Jessica Bevan Photography via Montague Farm Wedding Wedding Dresses: Flamingo Bridal
30. Black Bridal Veil
Black may be an unusual choice, but why not? Its so chic, classy and beautiful as a veil colour.
Photo: Grace Pham Photography via Royal Oak Marylebone Wedding Dress: House Of CB
31. Blush
Soft blush tulle works perfectly with a coordinating dress.
Photo: Hannah Brooke Photography via Blush Wedding Ideas Veil: Sash + Veil
32. Black Polka-Dot
How about a stunning black polka-dot veil? Isn’t it a beauty?
Photo: Berni Palumbo Photography via Dutch Art Wedding Ideas Veil: Sash and Veil
33. Cape Feathers
For all the drama at the back of your gown, go for a cape complete with statement feathers.
Photo: Taylar-Jayde Photography via Black Wedding Ideas Cape & Veil: Peacock and Pearl
34. 1920s Glamour
Team a dark, atmospheric wedding dress with a matching veil for old Hollywood glamour.
Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via 1920s Wedding Ideas Veil: Rebecca Anne Designs
35. Green & Gold
Green and gold are a match made in heaven, as demonstrated by this dreamy veil.
Photo: Cat Arwel Photography via Nature Modern Wedding Ideas Veil: Ashley Wild Bridal
36. Gold Vine
This gold vine design is striking yet subtle. Perfect for a unique veil which doesn’t overpower the dress.
Photo: Oilvejoy Photography via Elopement Wedding Ideas Veil: What Katy Did Next
And that’s a wrap! All the beautiful veil ideas you’ll ever need, including embroidery, colourful and floral designs. Happy veil shopping!