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Shopping for the best wedding veils isn't easy. The help you brides, we've shopped for every occasion. For a low-key wedding you might want a short shoulder veil, or you could be after a cathedral veils for a more classic look, or perhaps you're after a blusher veil. We've got top picks from Etsy, Net-A-Porter, Matches, Twigs & Honey and MORE
Shopping for a wedding veil can be confusing, but we're here to help inspire you for your magical moment. If you choose to wear a bridal veil - and you don't necessarily have to - it can transform your wedding style, enhancing your dress and pulling your whole look together.
From a traditional cathedral length veil to a playful birdcage veil, pearl-encrusted to organza-embroidered, there's something to suit everyone's taste and bridal attire.
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Best wedding veils
Birdcage wedding veils
Maison Michel Naleya polka-dot tulle bow-embellished headband, £138, Matches
We love this unique Maison Michel Akiko headband, fashioned with a mini semi-sheer veil. Made from polka dot embroidered tulle, it drapes just over the face and is topped with two structured bows.
Gigi Burris lace-trimmed faux pearl-embellished tulle veil, £250, Net-A-Porter
This striking vintage-inspired veil is handmade in New York using gathered ivory tulle and embellished with individually placed faux pearls. It's secured by knotting the lace ties into a dainty bow.
Iris birdcage veil, from £27.12, Etsy
Sitting just below the eyes, this veil is the perfect finishing touch for a retro-style wedding dress. It's handcrafted from bridal illusion tulle and sporadically embellished with rhinestones.
Jennifer Behr Elaine veil bucket hat, £175, Browns
For a very modern bride, Jennifer Behr has created this satin bucket hat with a mesh netting veil.
Shoulder-length wedding veils
Short shoulder wedding vtwigs eil, £57.86, Etsy
Made with two tiers of Russian netting, the large open weave gives this veil a retro feel. It's delicate, glamourous and quirky all at once.
Crystal-embellished veil haircomb by Gigi Burris Millinery, £365, Browns
Saturated with sparkling rhinestones, this lace veil is one way to turn heads without the need for a long train. It attaches easily to your hair with a metal comb.
Erdem embellished point d’esprit tulle veil, £390, Net-A-Porter
Erdem launched its first bridal collection earlier this year, and like many of the pieces, this veil mixes modernity with a hint of the label's classic Victorian style. It falls just below the shoulders and features an embellished bow that secures with a barrette.
Elbow wedding veils
Custom slogan veil by Crown and Glory, £45, NotOnTheHighStreet
Want to make a statement? Take inspiration from Hailey Bieber's veil designed by Virgil Abloh and have yours personalised with velvet letters. Handmade to order, it can spell out whatever you like within a 12 character limit.
Alicia satin edged short bridal veil, £99, NotOnTheHighStreet
Brides who are looking for something simple and elegant will love this elbow length-veil from Melanie Porto Bridal Couture. It features a hand-sewn satin trim.
Fingertip wedding veils
Fingertip veil by Twigs and Honey, £108.49, Etsy
Created with french lace and illusion tulle, this very feminine fingertip length veil is handmade to order by Twigs & Honey. The US bridal studio is loved worldwide and we can see why.
Kylie fingertip veil, from £27.12, Etsy
Ethereal and whimsical, this barely-there minimal veil also has a modern feel.
Waltz wedding veils
Waltz wedding veil, from £69.16, Etsy
Delicately embroidered with a beaded lace trim, you're sure to love this romantic ivory tulle veil.
Leah veil, from £37.97, Etsy
This raw edge mantilla style veil comes in several different colourways and is a classic choice to complement any bridal look.
Floor-length wedding veils
Gwyneth veil, £51.04, Etsy
Perfect for a minimalist aesthetic, this simple veil also comes in a selection of colours and lengths if you want to customise it.
Christophe Kane feather-trimmed tulle veil, £492, Mytheresa
As you'd expect from Christoper Kane, this will add something contemporary and unique to your bridal ensemble. Trimmed with tonal ostrich feathers, it would look amazing with a simple slip dress.
Cathedral wedding veils
Skylar barely there wedding veil by Britten, £73, NotOnTheHighStreet
Britten is a small British boutique, specialising in bridal accessories. Their barely-there veil is handcrafted from luxury tulle and attaches to either a gold or silver plated comb. To make it extra special, they offer personalised embroidery on request.
Pearl wedding veil, from £138.35, Etsy
Encrusted in delicate pearls, this veil is a show-stopper. Handmade from soft tulle, you can choose from several different colours and lengths to suit your bridal look perfectly.
Baldwin wedding veil, was £527.39, Etsy
Embroidered with organza flowers and leaves, this beautiful cathedral-length veil would fit well with a bohemian or vintage style wedding dress.
Mica Flake Veil, from £153.51, Etsy
Add some sparkle to your wedding look with this gorgeous metallic embellished veil. You can choose from gold or silver hand-applied mica flakes.
Alicia Wedding Veil by Melanie Potro Bridal Couture, £189, NotOnTheHighStreet
This cathedral satin-trimmed veil would particularly suit a classic wedding gown. Measuring 320cm, it's designed to trail behind you as you walk down the aisle. Choose between white, antique white and ivory colourways.
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