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Is it common for brides to go without a veil for her wedding gown?

It's modern times now and a lot of women when they do take the plunge and/or walk down that aisle, is it OK for them to be in a white wedding gown and not wear a veil at all? In the old days it would be common for the bride to wear a veil, but I'm seeing fewer brides wearing it nowadays.

Public Comments

1. It's up to the bride. Her wedding day vision for herself is completely up to her. Some brides see themselves with their hair up and other with their hair down. Some wear a tiara and others find them tacky. Some wear a veil and others like their hair style and face to not be covered up at all.
2. Wearing a veil or not is up to the bride. It will also depend on what the bride is doing with her hair.
3. Yes, it is common for brides to not wear veils and wear white wedding gowns in these times. Wedding attire nowadays is not and should not be an indication or commentary on the bride's "status". These days all that is stressed is that a bride feels comfortable, happy and beautiful in whatever she chooses. Times change but, more importantly, people change and move forward :)
4. A veil is definitely optional! Traditionally, the veil was worn to confuse evil spirits from recognising and tainting the bride's good luck and purity. Nowadays, it's purely a fashion statement, and whether or not you wear one is completely up to you. Veils can be made in many lenths, shapes and designs to complement you, your dress, your hairstyle and your make-up. You can choose to wear one over you face, just in your hair at the back, as part of a hat or fascinator, or not at all. Final answer: It is common, yes.
5. it's fine - the veil isn't really 'fashionable' at this moment (when talking about bridal fashions).some dresses just don't look right with a veil anyway.find a cute hair accessory or use fresh flowers in your hair style instead it's just a personal choice - i will be wearing a veil (although not over my face)and my sister has said that she doesn't want to wear one
6. I have no interest in a veil. I know a lot of girls that wore on for their ceremony because it made their moms happy. I will not be wearing one....well as of now
7. It's up to the bride. I would much rather wear a pretty feather fascinator than a veil. It would look better with my dress anyway. I am also sick of going to bridal shops looking for veils and having the sales people stare at me funny when I say my dress is red, so I'll just make myself a fascinator or buy one from someone on etsy, and call it a day.
8. Hey it is up to you. I think your right, more and more brides are leaving it out. There is, however, something to be said about a groom getting to raise that veil to kiss his bride. So you might want to talk to the groom as well.