Future brides, are you finished selecting your most gorgeous wedding gown and now being asked what veil you'd want to wear? Whether it's totally gathered or center gathered, you're probably a little perplexed, and you're probably asking yourself, "What does it even mean?" Is there a different type of veil?

Worries no more our dear future brides! Just4uniuqe is here to teach you about the various types of veils so you can pick the appropriate style for your special day.

Wedding veils are no longer regarded as a must-have item for every wedding, but there's no doubting that they may enhance a bride's appearance. Veils come in a variety of shapes and sizes to complement each bride's wedding gown silhouette or style. It is a common wedding accessory that was traditionally worn for religious reasons but later on consider as an accessory to complete the bride’s ensemble. The veils add elegance and appeal to the bride's look and offer the bride her shining moment. The most prevalent types of the veil are listed below:

A birdcage veil is a short veil with a comb that sits on top of the head and conceals part of the face. From the comb to the edge of the material, it measures around 30-45cm. The small veil sits almost like a cage over your face once it's in place, hence the name.

Birdcage veils have a retro vibe to them, and their shorter length makes them appear more casual, but they still have a lot of glitz, and the way they partially conceal the face is wonderfully enigmatic. The birdcage veil is often fashioned of Russian netting or a transparent tulle, and many pieces have decorations such as tiny pearls or tulle flowers.

The bride's face is hidden by a blusher wedding veil until she is introduced to the husband. While it was once worn by brides to shield them from evil, wind, sun, and little debris, it is now seen as a sign of modesty and purity. Some brides consider this outdated, while others believe that wearing a veil and blusher makes them feel even more like a bride.

The blusher veil is meant to be lifted and flipped back to expose the bride's face at the end of the ceremony or when the groom and bride kiss each other.

A mantilla veil adds a classic, refined touch to a bride's perfect wedding day ensemble. The circular veil has a thick lace border and elaborate decorations flowing down the front, framing the bride's face. Mantilla veils are usually a joy to look at as well as to wear- the lace, which frequently comes in a broad spectacular design, is always very complex and may occasionally be topped with glittering crystals, giving a really dramatic bridal appearance.

A mantilla veil is a single-tiered veil that does not have any gathers. A comb is usually sewed into the top of the veil so that it may be worn just above the forehead to get the 'Spanish veil' effect. This sort of veil is also available in a variety of lengths, ranging from fingertip to cathedral length.

The layers of a wedding veil are known as tiers. The shortest one is used as a blusher, while the longest one is frequently removable. The majority of tiered veils have a gathered top and a fanned-out bottom. There are a few styles that are unique, such as birdcage veils and mantilla veils.

The most common shorter veil type is the fingertip veil, which is a very adaptable bridal veil. With a length and shape that complements most wedding gown designs and bridal body shapes (a fingertip length veil is 42 inches from top to bottom on a single layer veil, 72 inches combined length on a two-layer veil, and the blusher is 30"), brides-to-be are more than likely to find a fingertip length wedding veil that suits them and their personal style.

A fingertip veil is a mid-length veil that may be worn with a formal or more casual wedding appearance and comes in a variety of modern, alternative, and classic styles.

The tulle falls between the knees and mid-calf veil in the ballet veil, also known as the dance veil. This veil will add drama to a bride's attire without restricting her movement when dancing or catching up with guests or adding too much weight to her hair during the day.

The Ballet veil is a flexible design that looks especially good with tea-length gowns that are mid-calf length. When compared to a church-length veil or a cathedral-length veil, the length of the veil is less formal, measuring at a lesser length than these conventional bridal veil alternatives.

Cathedral veils are the most classic bridal veil and are frequently used in royal weddings or fairytale-themed weddings. Cathedral veils, more than any other length of veil, exude regal formality and refinement. Cathedral length wedding veils are ideal to be worn in a cathedral-type church or a similarly spectacular setting where the aisle is long and broad and your wedding gown and veil will be on full show, as the name suggests.

The cathedral length veils start at a jaw-dropping 300cm. This additional length provides an elaborate train that follows the bride down the aisle, ensuring she makes a magnificent entry and providing excellent photographic possibilities on the big day. As you travel down the aisle, its sweeping train will glide smoothly across the floor. In fact, when you stand at the altar with your back to them, it's safe to say that your veil will be the first thing your guests see.

The elbow veil is the most popular short veil length and is considered an informal length of veil. A bride's elbow veil skims elegantly over her shoulders and stops at her elbows or waist. Because the veil finishes where the fullness of the skirt begins, the elbow veil is gorgeous for a ball gown.

From the comb to the end of the tulle or lace edge, an elbow-length veil is 72cm long. When the bride's arms are at rest, this sort of veil should terminate about her elbows, as the name indicates. It's the smallest wedding veil length before you go into bandeau or birdcage territory, and it's shorter than a fingertip veil.