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Rectangular Cut Veils:
Cut in a rectangular shape, these are very similiar to centergathered veils. Instead of the edges being rounded, they are left square. The corners of the veil will hang down longer than the back length on shorter veils, and shorter than the back length on longer veils. This style can only be created in even layers (2 or 4) as it is impossible to create in 1 or 3 layers. Can be worn at any placement on your head and look wonderful with gowns that have any type of asymmetrical design. The corners of this veil hang at the sides, while the back runs straight across. Looks great worn all behind shoulders.
Hankerchief Cut Veil:
These are very similiar to the rectangular cut veils. The one main difference is that the corners are gathered so that they hang down the center back of the veil, and not only at the sides like the rectangular cut. These can be done in 1 layer (Standard hankerchief cut veil) it would have 3 corners instead of 4.
Oval Cut Veil:
Cut in a more square shape with only the corners being slightly rounded. Hangs very straight at the sides of the veil and can be made out with any number of layers. Can also be created in any fullness. With 2 or 3 layer veils the top layer can be pulled forward as a blusher.
Drop Veil:
The sheerest veil of all, the drop veil is a cut of material that is draped over the head with no gathering at all. Traditionally these are worn over the face- as a blusher. However, if you wanted to wear it with the top layer pulled back like a sheer 2 layer veil (as pictured below) that's a wonderful option as well.
If ordered without a comb attached these are held in place with a hat pin - many brides purchase decorative hair pins of their own. When requested we can attach a clear comb with a strong clear adhesive. With this option we have to know where to place the comb on the veil so we'll ask for the front blusher length. (Please ask if you have questions on this).
This veil can be finished with any type of edging.
To read more about drop veils and how to properly measure to determine the correct length please visit: How to measure for a Drop Veil.
Angel Cut Veil:
Commonly referred to as the V-cut, the angel cut veil is cut so the sides cascade in folds and the back tapers down into a soft point. Because of the way these are cut we typically do not recommend doing a custom cut fullness at the top of these -- please email us if you have questions or would like to do this.
You may make a special request in the comments section when ordering if you'd like the back of your veil to just be slightly rounded instead of coming to a point.
Also, if you like the soft point like the back of the angel cut, but would like the sides of your veil more straight (like a standard cut) instead of cascading - just let us know in the comments section during ordering and we can do that as well!
Standard Cut Veils:
Standard cut veils are the most common cut and are always a "safe" choice. They are cut in a soft rounded shape and can be made in any width you'd prefer (Sheer- 54" wide, Standard- 72" wide, and Extra full- 108" wide). They can be worn at any placement on your head and can have any number of layers (1,2,3 or more!). With 2 or 3 layer veils it is optional to use the top layer as a blusher.
Standard Cut with Square Corners:
Cut the same way as a standard cut veil, except instead of rounding the corners they are left square. When ordering, you may also make a special request in the Comments Section if you'd like the corners to be cut so that they are a specific number of inches shorter in the front OR if you'd like them the same length as the back (straight across like in the last picture). If no special comments are made, we'll cut the front just a few inches shorter then the back (like middle picture). Works beautifully with a lace or special trim across the bottom edge!
Center Gathered Veils:
These are created from a circular cut of fabric that is gathered in the center only. Because the edging is not gathered into the comb - these typically lay flatter and more sheer at the comb. The edging hangs in a circular shape at the bottom of the veil. Can only be made in even layers (2 or 4) - as it is impossible to cut into a 1 or 3 layer veil. The top layer can be pulled forward to be used as a blusher.
With this style, you can also specify where you'd like the front edges of the veil to end (same length or much shorter than the back). Shown below are three styles. The middle picture is a regular centergathered veil, the side pictures show just a couple Special Requests you can make in the comments section during ordering in regards to the length of the front of the veil.
Mantilla Veil:
The mantilla veil is very sheer with minimal gathering at the comb. These are typically cut so they curve softly around the shoulders *(there are a couple exceptions).
You can also make a special request to have the veil attached to a 3" clear comb with no gathering at all. However, when the mantilla veil is attached to a comb with no gathering this cannot be worn right on top of the head unless it has a weighted edging (such as lace). With no gathering the highest point the veil can be worn is at the crown of your head (pictured below). If you'd like to wear a mantilla right at the top of your head with as minimal gathering as possible - we suggest ordering it on a 4.5" metal comb and requesting custom cut fullness of aprox 12" at the comb. For more information on how to determine the best type of mantilla please refer to the Mantilla section on our page about fullness:
Closeup of the comb with no gathers.
Cascading Sides Cut Veil:
These are similar to the way a mantilla veil is cut, except the cascades typically start at a higher point around the shoulders. Due to the way these are cut, they are naturally more sheer at the comb. The sides fall in soft folds (cascades). These can be worn at any placement on the head any in any number of layers.
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Special request to have the front edges even with the back - cut straight across.
If no special request is made, we cut the front just a few inches shorter than the back.
Special request to have front edges of veil even with the back length. This makes the veil even more sheer at the comb.
Regular Center Gathered veil - the front edges are just a few inches shorter than the back.
Special request to have the front edges shoulder length while the back is elbow length.
Center Gathered Rectangular cut, standard fullness, 24"/27", pencil edging.
Center Gathered Rectangular cut, standard fullness, 32"/35", cut edging.
Center Gathered Hankerchief cut, sheer fullness, 23"/26", pencil edging..
Oval cut 2 layers, 37"/39", pencil edging, custom cut fullness standard 72" bottom, 54" top.
Oval cut, 1 layer 35", extra full, pencil edging.
Drop veil worn with the blusher pulled back - like a sheer 2-layer veil. Overall length is 52", comb is attached so layers are 25"/27", cut edging.
75" Drop veil, comb attached to be worn on top of head with 25" in front and 50" in back, pencil edging.
67" Drop veil with lace edging.
Cathedral Mantilla cut veil - Sheer Fullness material, attached to comb with no gathering, cut edge.
Cathedral Mantilla cut veil - Extra Full material with regular gathering at the comb. (Glimmer material and pencil edging).
Very short and sheer 20" mantilla cut veil. Atattached to 3" comb with no gathering - represents the highest point on your head that the comb can be worn with no gathering.
Sheer 1 layer 24", cascading sides, 1/8" ribbon edge.
Standard fullness 1 layer veil, 80", cascading sides, pencil edge.
Extra full 2 layer veil 24"/29", cascading sides, satin cord edging, Glimmer material.
Back and Front view of a sheer 52" long veil, angel cut, cut edge.
Back and Front views of a Sheer 2 layer veil, 24"/29", Angel cut with special request for the point to be more rounded, pencil edging.
Top layer pulled forward for blusher.
Three different views of a sheer 29" angel cut veil, pencil edge.
