So, you want to make your own wedding veil. With the cost of quality wedding veils ranging from £50 to £350, it's easy to see why you and many other brides are looking into the do-it-yourself wedding veil route.
It just doesn't make sense for most brides to pour that much of their money into this gauzy headpiece. But before you make a mad rush to the fabric shop and go ahead make your own wedding veil, take a few moments and give it a bit more thought.
Decide what length and style of veil best suits you and your event. And there are many to choose from! From birdcage veils, finger tip veils, Spanish style mantillas, chapel length veils, super long cathedral veils and more! So with so many styles available how does a girl choose?
So How Do You Decide? Consider a simple equation when trying to decide on what type of veil you are interested in: Hair Style + Dress + Ceremony Location = Veil Style
Choosing your wedding day hair will certainly help by giving you an idea of where on your head a veil would fit best after the hair-do is in place. And taking your wedding dress into consideration is certainly important, as you do not want a veil that is receiving more attention than your dress. But the true determining factor is your ceremony location. Let's face it ladies… the cathedral length veil is not going to do well at a beach wedding ceremony on a windy day, for example. Consider what your ceremony conditions might be like, and use this to help make your final decision.
Be sure to do a test run in a bridal salon with a veil that is close to that which you'd like to construct to confirm that you do indeed like the style.
What Will You Need? Now that you have decided on a veil style for your wedding, you can begin to consider types of fabrics. Everything from chiffon, organza, silk, nylon netting, lace and tulle can be used to make your own wedding veil.
The most popular choice for the majority of wedding veils has been tulle. The material is extremely inexpensive, with light yet stiff qualities that make it easy to work with. You'll also need a metal or plastic hair comb, a fine needle and a strong thread in the colour of your veil fabric.
How Do You Make Your Own Wedding Veil? For a single layer veil the instructions are simple. Measure from the point on your head where you would like the veil to be secured, down to the point where you would like the veil to end. Add one inch to that number, and then measure and cut your tulle to that length.
Fold your tulle in half, length wise and weight the material down so it doesn't move while you work. To create rounded corners on your veil you can measure and mark the bottom open end of the tulle using something round, like a cake pan. And then cut just inside of your marked measurement.
Unfold your tulle and confirm that you have two identical sides. Now take your comb, and begin gathering the tulle in a “pinching” motion until the tulle bunches evenly on both sides and does not overlap the comb. Fold about an inch of tulle over the comb and tightly secure with the needle and thread. Trim any rough edges of tulle from the comb, and decorate as you see fit.
Yes, the instructions to make your own wedding veil are that simple! Make sure you try a few things so that you know what you like the best, and don't rush yourself when making your veil. You'll want plenty of time and a gentle hand to create your beautiful, airy, custom do-it-yourself wedding veil!
