Wedding Veil Styles You'll Love

The Cage Veil What it is: A cage veil is a short style that delicately covers and frames the face. Though it’s most often seen in a wide net, there are many tulle and embellished varieties available as well. Best with: A hairstyle that’s the same length or shorter than the veil is ideal. Try the sophisticated look of a low updo or the softness ...

The Cage Veil Hair how-to: Start with a side part and use a 3/4-inch curling iron to create perfect ringlets. The secret here is a bit of teasing. This veil is so short and light, that’s all you need to keep it in place. Tulle veil, $120, LoriLondon.com; feather brooch, $66, Artikal.com; silver and cubic zirconia necklace, $118, SophiaandChloe ...

The Fingertip Veil What it is: One of the most popular veil styles among brides, its length (below the hips and butt) helps create a slimming effect. This type of veil extends to -- you guessed it -- the fingertips. Best with: Any updo will look polished. A half-up or all-up style will give this longer, heavier veil a secure place to grip onto. ...

The Fingertip Veil Hair how-to: If you want your veil to flow from the crown, try a half-up style. Tease the top, pull it back into a half ponytail, and attach the veil comb (you won’t see it because of the height you created). Veil, $250, EricaKoesler.com; earrings by Sheila Fajl, $245, ChickDowntown.com; necklace, $187, OliaDesigns.com; gown ...

The Mantilla Veil What it is: This long, Spanish-style veil is made of circular-cut fabric. A couple of options with this one: You can wear it as a blusher or secure it to the crown of your head so that it frames your face. The most traditional styles are either all lace or at least have a lace trim. Best with: Pull your hair in a sleek updo or ...

The Mantilla Veil Hair how-to: A side part helps this more traditional veil look modern, and a soft wave complements the delicate lace. Tease the hair at the center of your head and secure the veil comb with a couple of bobby pins. The band of lace will help the pins go undetected. Veil by Nelson D’Leon, $1,400, (212) 563-9879; three-strand ne ...

The Double-Tier Veil What it is: Like the fingertip, the name says it all. The veil has two layers (or two veils or a veil and blusher) of two different lengths. Best with: Any hairstyle. Be it modern, retro, sleek, or soft, the veil’s length, fabric, and embellishments will decide which ’do goes best. Hair how-to: A middle part will add int ...

The Double-Tier Veil Hair how-to: Since the veil is fuller, try a high ponytail or bun. Slide the veil comb in toward the middle of your head, not back by the crown. Veil by Erin Cole, $225, (949) 642-5552; necklace, $216, OliaDesigns.com; earrings, $38, CalicoJunoDesigns.com; gown by Alfred Angelo. > <a href="http://wedding.theknot.com/wed ...