Wedding Veils for Indianapolis Brides!

Veils are back and more popular than ever. Bridal Tiaras are here to stay.

Brides are rediscovering the veil. They are not the veils from ten years ago, when veils were poofy, huge, and distracting. New veils are available in a simple but elegant Welsh tule, in light, single layers that float over the bride, adding height and accenting the gown rather than hiding it. The veil can be plain or tastefully decorated and trimmed for a more classical, formal look.

A simple, unadorned dress can be embellished with a beautiful overlay of floral designs that seem to float around the bride like a mist. Modern veils drape better than veils of a few years ago because of better fabrics.

A veil serves several important functions. First, it quickly identifies the bride in all your photographs, especially important when you are tightly crowded by your guests. Second, the blusher will soften and transform your appearance. This is the one item that will bring everyone to tears! Third, the veil really makes you look like a bride, not just someone in a beautiful gown.

One of the hottest trends are tiaras, which have evolved into modern masterpieces of bridal statement. They can be made from rhinestones, enameled flowers, elegant Swarovski crystals, faux pearls in a variety of shades to match your gown, or delicate leaves in silver or gold. The most popular way to wear a tiara is with a veil.

The next time you shop for a veil or gown, try on a tiara and experience its' multiple advantages: A taller tiara adds height to your stature, especially important for the shorter bride. But even tall brides can benefit from the highlights that a headband-type tiara can add to the look. A tiara accents and sets off the veil. A pearl tiara can help bring out the subtle pearl details sewn on some dresses. A diamond tiara will catch the light in those all-important photographs and add just a tiny bit of sparkle. Don't be upstaged by those cute flower girls, ring-bearers or a too too beautiful bridesmaid. The tiara makes you the center of attention.

A popular choice is a smaller headpiece worn further back on the head with a veil that is either attached to the tiara or worn separately on a comb. The headband or half-wreath tiara is perfect for short hair or a short veil. A circular tiara will set off long hair swept up into a bun.

A tiara doesn't have to be a mass of diamonds set into silver. Many designers hand-weave thin silver wire into floral fantasies with pearls and tiny crystals. Used sparingly, the artisan combines the finest elements to create a gossamer web of fairy fire.

For a fascinating history of bridal tiaras, see Tiaras, a site dedicated to tiaras in art and history.

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