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MAKE YOUR OWN
WEDDING VEIL

5 Steps Overview
What You'll Need
Buying vs. Making Veil
Step 1: Measuring, Cutting
Step 2: Creating Blusher
Step 3: Attaching Beading, Trim
Examples: Edging, Crystals, etc
Step 4: Making Gathers
Step 5: Wrap, Attach Comb
How to Make a Birdcage Veil

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 Ivory Veils
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FABRICS
 Veil Tulle
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LENGTHS
 Shoulder Length
 Elbow Veils
 Fingertip or Wrist Veil
 Knee, Waltz and Ballet Veils
 Chapel or Floor Length Veils
 Cathedral and Royal Lengths

STYLES
 The "Pouf" Headpiece
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 Birdcage Veil
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 Center-Gathered, Tier Veils
 Top Gathered, Standard Veils
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 A Vintage Veil

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Buying versus making your veil.
(Part of the How to Make a Veil series) by

Here, I look at the pros and cons of making your veil versus buying one. (Sidebar: If you are listening to the video at left, you may notice a couple of meows in the not-so-background. That is Shadow, who insists on being part of any conversation in her vicinity.)

For me, by far the most complicated part of creating a veil is putting on the beading, trim, or other embellishments. That can also be the most expensive part, depending on your choices. You really have to look at what you want, your capabilities, and the cost of buying a veil rather than make it yourself. Here are some considerations to think about.

Pros: Making Your Own

The two major advantages to making your own veil are: (a) you can pick out exactly what you want your veil to look like, ending up with the perfect veil for you and (b) the starting price of making your own veil is more economical than buying.

[Sidebar: A nice selection of discount bridal tulle, lace, and other fabrics is available at this retailer.]

Cons: Making Your Own

On the flip side, it does take a bit of talent to put on some decorations and if you want embroidery you should be at least proficient at sewing. Also, the cost can add up quickly. If you have a long veil, you may need two-four or more rolls to get all the way around the edge.

If you want a three or four layer veil, you also have to think about the extra cost of embellishments on the additional layers.

Pros: Purchasing a Veil

When you buy a veil instead of DIY, you save time versus spending hours doing the veil yourself. Also, it could be cheaper. You may not know in the last two or three years the supply of veils at a lower price point has really exploded.

To get a better idea, see examples of beadings and trims, where I show you examples of veils I bought, starting around $6 up to $50-$60.

Pros: Buying a Plain Veil and Customizing With Decor

Another option you may think about is to buy a plain veil--with ribbon edging and no embellishments, for example. You can then modify it by adding your own rhinestones, beads, florals, etc.

Supplies and Products for Each Option

 
 

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