To most people, a wedding gown is what makes a bride. But to us, the veil takes the cake. Veils are as personal as the dress, if not more so. After all, it is a once in a lifetime accessory. These days, the options for couture bridal headwear have become as varied as the dress designs themselves. As seen in all the bridal fashion collections, veils might extend several feet beyond the gown’s train or drop just mere inches from the bride’s crown. It is wonderful to see the whole range of lovely styles as well as how brides are incorporating them into their wedding day fashion. While we adore them all, right now, we are crushing on whisper fine drop veils as they are delightfully understated and romantic.

But then again, we do admire the Birdcage, and the Mantilla, and the traditional ribbon-edged and polka dotted tulle, even the cage bandeau… oh, dear!  So many choices! Here are some of our favorites…

{From top to bottom: Elizabeth Messina; Reem Acra; Marchesa; Our Labor of Love; Claire Pettibone by Elizabeth Messina; Claire Pettibone by Elizabeth Messina; Oscar de la Renta; The Couture Veil by Sassi Holford; Temperley London.}