The wedding veil debate
Should I or shouldn’t I?
The wedding veil debate – You are having that magic moment when you have found your dream wedding dress for your Cyprus wedding. It fits perfectly and you feel like a real-life princess bride. Then the sales assistant in the boutique asks if you plan to wear a wedding veil. Veil or no veil, you ask yourself. For many brides, the question isn’t easy to answer. So let’s look at the sentimental, visual and traditional reasons why a veil might be a beautiful way to complete your lovely bridal look.

Without thinking about the tradition behind wedding veils (more on that later), a veil can evoke sentimental feelings of beautiful brides gliding down the aisle. There is something so dreamy, romantic and sweet about a soft wedding veil. In the past, most brides would keep their wedding dresses. These days many sell them online. But the veil is a lovely keepsake. It is easy to store and can even be made into something else.

Without veils are gorgeous in real life and from a photography point-of-view. When you walk down the aisle and say your nuptials with the long veil behind you, it makes for some pretty dramatic photos. Veils are also lovely for the couple portraits during sunset. As the veil swirls gently in the wind (or sometimes we create the illusion), it is a romantic frame to the newlyweds embracing each other or kissing. It floats, flows and looks so amazing. Whether you have a short, mid-length or long veil – they all make a beautiful impact on your entire bridal look.
Traditionally the veil is a symbol of purity, innocence and grace and in a religious sense covering the head is seen as respectful. The exact meaning behind the veil various between countries and cultures. Today, many couples are introducing their own traditions or even following them but not realizing the meaning behind them. When the veil was worn over the face and lifted off by the bride’s father or the groom, it was a symbolic gesture of love and acceptance.

In the end, you need to decide if you like how a veil looks and if it’s important or expected for you to wear one according to your beliefs. If you are unsure, try one on and see how it feels. Many brides will wear the veil for the ceremony and remove it after the bridal party portraits are taken to feel more relaxed and free during the reception.
A wedding dress can make a beautiful statement all by itself. It really boils down to personal choice. Either way, you will have your fashion moment walking down the aisle to say “I do” to your soulmate and you WILL look amazing – with or without a veil.
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