Veil Options

It can feel disappointing for a bride to realize on her wedding day that it’s impossible to capture the “flying veil” shot she was dreaming of because the veil she selected has too much detail and is weighted down too much to fly! So, if one of those iconic veil shots is important to you, here are some tips for selecting a veil that can easily go airborne and is extra photogenic!

The Flying Veil

A chapel length gives extra length to help the veil float in the wind and wrap around you two. Some brides will actually have two veils (one they wear 90 percent of the day and bring another one JUST for the iconic pictures)
Lace trim creates a slimming effect on the bride’s arms when its draped over her shoulders
Avoid heavy beading and detail that weighs down your veil.⋅
Multiple layers of tulle can be hard to toss so one layer is better. *Fine tulle flies more freely.*
Off-white is best. Some veils can actually photograph “blue” if they are a pure white which is difficult to edit and distracting in images. You may not be able to tell indoors but it can be obvious when you’re outside in harsh light. This is true for stark white dresses as well. Off-white, light ivories and creams are actually better for pictures!