For long the wedding veil was considered to be an important part of the wedding attire and symbolized the submissive nature of the woman to her husband. Though it was considered to be clothing that was a mandatory part of wedding attire, of late it has become an optional accessory for the wedding gown.

Traditionally, bridal veil or cathedral veil were ivory or white in color and were made from fabrics such as silk or nylon. The wedding veil also normally matched the color of the wedding dress.

You can also shop for bridal veils in other colors if you wish to make a fashion statement. Wedding veils are available in colors other than the shade of white. You can also find these veils in different cuts and designs which can give you a elegant and stylish look.

Modern wedding veils come in various tiers and length. Long veils would not match all sorts of wedding gowns. In case you wish to select a nice wedding veil for your dress you can follow some simple steps.

You can select long wedding veils which can enable you to make a fashion state by turning heads. These veils can have a length of even 10 feet which is known as cathedral length. This type of long veils can suit any type of wedding dress and can be ideal to walk down the aisle also.

Mid-length bridal veils are ones that would go till the waist region. This will be more suitable for short wedding dresses. You can find the mid-length veils in blusher, finger tip and other designs.

Short bridal veils reach till the shoulder and will not make you look flashy. The gowns having elaborated work in the back can match this type of veils. The short length of the veil can help in accentuating the design at the back.

Some wedding gowns come along with veils. But there are instances when the gown comes without a wedding veil and you may have to find one yourself. In such a case you can take the wedding dress to the shop and find veils by doing mix and match. By seeing various designs and styles, you can easily find a wedding veil that can go well with your gown.

Now, there are a range of designs when it comes to veils and tiaras. You can also look for veil suggestions available online from which you can choose the one that suits your wedding dress.

Gown accessories such as wedding veils can make you have a fashionable and elegant look. By taking some time out for shopping you can like the look of your veil and gown on photographs taken during the wedding.