High impact wedding veils to elevate your look

Thinking about a bold and breathtaking wedding veil to elevate your wedding dress? Express yourself with timeless ease with these tips from our bridal veil designer, Tania Maras.

It’s fair to say, when it comes to wedding accessories, very few pieces can rival the transformative power of a wedding veil. While simple and classic veils will always have their place down the aisle, a plain veil isn’t for every bride. If you’re thinking about taking your bridal look to new heights, a high impact wedding veil makes a bold statement while still exuding elegance and classic appeal. The key is to consider the details of your dress, deciding what you want to accentuate or minimise, and balancing focal points to ensure your veil adds to, and doesn’t take away, from you and your dress.

Shop this look: RIVERSONG beaded wedding veil

Unexpected and unique details

High impact wedding veils are all about drama, grandeur and an undeniable X factor. The right veil for you will captivate and delight without taking away from you or the beauty of your wedding dress. It’s not always the length of a veil that achieves a bold look. Short and chic veils can be just as breathtaking and dramatic. Finding that special something to add an element of unexpected interest is the key – it could be a unique and fresh silhouette, awe-inspiring fine details or an unconventional take on a classic such as an oversized bow or a dramatically shorter blusher that might be just the thing to elevate your look.

1. Play with wedding veil lengths

It’s undeniable how impactful an impressive length can be on a wedding veil. Chapel veils, cathedral veils or regal cathedral length veils will sweep the floor and extend well beyond the train of your gown. Take a cathedral length veil up a notch with the striking visual effect of cascading lace or flowers, and you will turn heads as you walk down the aisle.

Equally impressive is a short wedding veil, from cropped blusher veils that frame the face to waist length and mid length veils that accentuate your waistline. Play with volume to compensate for the shorter length, which has the added bonus of elongating your silhouette and drawing the eyes upwards.

2. Embellished wedding veils

Embellishments on a wedding veil can take many forms. From a light scattering around the head and shoulders to an all-over look, you can transform the look of a simple wedding dress with the right embellishments. We recommend our brides consider the amount of coverage they may be after (for example, religious requirements for a church wedding) or any details on their dress they don’t want to cover, such as a statement back.

When it comes to embellished veils, it’s all about attention to detail, quality materials and balance. Poor quality trims and embellishments will take away from your dress and your overall look, so it’s important to find a bridal veil designer experienced in artisan techniques.

At Tania Maras, my team and I believe beauty is in the details and we only work with the highest quality fabrics and materials. Our veil collection showcases the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into each and every one of our designs.

3. Go bold with unique trims

The silhouette of a veil is critically important to creating a veil that perfectly frames your dress. The right edging and trims play a crucial role in defining the look of a high impact wedding veil as it will accentuate the silhouette of the veil and your train.

We love to add a bold lace trim, an ornate border or a dramatic scalloped edge to a veil to add an extra layer of opulence and drama. Whether it’s a mantilla-style lace veil or an all-over design, intricate patterns and textures create a captivating focal point and will beautifully frame you.

4. Dare to be different with coloured wedding veils

A coloured wedding veil is all about expression, adding a pop of personality to your look and expressing your style. The key is to choose colours that feel elegant, feminine and refined, and capture the essence of the rest of your wedding look.

We love to work with shades of pink, champagne, blush, blues and even black to create a stunning contrast to your gown.

Explore our collection of Botanica wedding veils that were inspired by an enchanted garden and feature a rich spectrum of colour.

5. Dramatic bridal capes

For brides looking for an alternative to a traditional wedding veil, a bridal cape might be the perfect piece for you. Bridal capes and long wedding scarves will frame your wedding dress, shoulders and neckline. Modern, bold and expressive, a bridal cape can be customised in many ways to suit you and your dress. If you’re unsure how to best approach choosing a cape veil for you, contact us and we would love to offer recommendations and styling advice.

6. Combine bridal styles

You can elevate a simple wedding veil with breathtaking details and embellishments. Combine a classic simple veil with a dramatic vintage-inspired headpiece or effortlessly mix floral elements on a minimalist veil by focusing the embellishment at the top half of your veil to frame your neckline and back.

Shop this look: HARRIET bridal cap and detachable veil, ELVIRA bridal headpiece + THE WALTZ veil, ELANA bridal headpiece + DANCER veil

Need personalised styling help?

Every wedding gown and bride is different and the perfect accessories for you will not only depend on your gown but your personal style, vision, height and style.

We would love to work with you to bring your vision to life and to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Email us with photos of your wedding gown and share details of your personal style. We will then get back to you with ideas to begin the beautiful journey of bespoke.