Completing The Bridal Chapter
Discovering the one isn’t just about the dress - it’s also about the veil that completes your bridal chapter. Think of it as your stylist-approved, editorial-grade accent: it should elevate your curves, amplify your entrance, and harmonise with your gown’s silhouette. This is the final layer, the softest detail, the piece that turns a beautiful gown into a bridal look.
Veils At Marrime
At Marrime, we’ve curated a veil collection with as much attention as we give to gowns - modern, romantic, fashion-led pieces designed to complement the silhouettes you love.
Below, you’ll find our signature guide to selecting the perfect veil for your wedding dress.
Veils deserve the same love and attention as your gown. At Marrime, we offer in-store veil styling appointments designed to complement your full look.
From dramatic cathedral veils to bespoke blushers and everything in between, we’ll guide you to the perfect finishing touch.
Ball Gown & Cathedral Veil
Cinematic, Powerful, Unforgettable
A full ball gown pairs flawlessly with a sweeping cathedral veil - the kind that floats behind you and brings drama to every step.
Whether your ceremony is set in a grand hall or a candlelit church, this combination creates instant bridal impact.
Opt for minimalist tulle to keep the focus on your skirt, or choose a veil with lace-edged drama that mirrors your dress.
Pearl accents, floral appliqués, or double-scallop edges can add visual weight, but the magic lies in movement - choose a style that captures the air and trails like poetry.
Styling Tip: Match your veil width to your skirt volume for beautifully balanced proportions in photos.
A-Line or Fitted Silhouette & Chapel Veil
Elegance & Romance
There’s a quiet elegance in this combination: the gentle slope of an A-line or sleek fitted dress paired with a chapel-length veil that kisses the floor.
It’s timeless, flattering, and endlessly wearable. This pairing is ideal for brides who want that classic bridal look without feeling too traditional.
A chapel veil with lace edging feels romantic and refined, while a raw-cut, single-tier veil offers something clean and contemporary.
For modern softness, a sheer blush or nude tint adds depth without stealing focus.
Styling Tip: If your gown is minimal, consider adding interest through a subtly embellished veil - pearls, embroidery or a soft shimmer layer.
Sculptural Gown & Fingertip Veil
Softness & Structure
For gowns with sculptural or modern silhouettes, like puff sleeves or asymmetric shapes, a fingertip-length veil creates softness and structure.
It draws the eye vertically, elongating your frame and balancing bold design elements.
Keep the veil detailing light: scattered pearls, a barely-there shimmer, or a clean cut edge works well.
Alternatively, a delicate mantilla edge can bring contrast and romanticise an architectural look.
Styling Tip: Choose veil placement that complements the dress’s back detail - either above or below statement bows, pleats, or cut-outs.
Strapless Dresses & Birdcage or Blusher Veil
Chic Simplicity
There’s something deeply chic about the simplicity of a strapless dress paired with a short, structured veil.
Birdcage veils or blushers add a modern vintage charm — a nod to Old Hollywood or mid-century glamour.
A birdcage veil sits close to the face and works perfectly for city ceremonies, chic registry weddings, or bridal looks with a fashion edge.
A simple net veil or one with a pearl or lace comb can create the perfect finishing touch.
Styling Tip: Sweep hair into a sleek bun or soft waves - the veil becomes the hero without overwhelming the neckline.
Tea-length or Mini Dress & Blusher Veil
Playful Modernity
For cropped gowns, civil ceremonies or reception looks, a blusher veil adds playful modernity. It’s short, sweet, and delivers impact without overpowering your look.
If you’re opting for a mini dress or tea-length gown, a sheer blusher or elbow-length veil keeps proportions balanced and playful.
Consider lace trim that mirrors your gown’s hem or 3D appliqué for a fashion-forward feel.
You could even add a tonal bow or comb as an anchor point.
Styling Tip: Use this moment to show personality - blusher veils are perfect for layered looks and transitional styling between ceremony and party.
Slip Dresses or Minimal Gowns & Mantilla
Poetic, Artful, Editorial
Minimal gowns come alive with thoughtful veil styling.
A silk slip or sleek crepe column dress becomes instantly romantic with a Juliet cap veil - a soft, face-framing style with vintage flair.
The result is poetic, artful, and editorial.
You can opt for lace cap sleeves, light floral appliqué, or soft tulle that pools into a chapel-length skirt.
Mantilla veils also frame the face beautifully and add a traditional Spanish elegance to modern gowns.
Styling Tip: Try layering a simple slip with a detailed veil and delicate shoulder accessories to create depth and visual interest.
Vintage Gowns or Laces Dresses & Traditional Mantilla
Timeless Authenticity
For brides who are drawn to vintage gowns, mantilla veils with scalloped lace edging bring a timeless elegance.
This style floats over the head and shoulders, with the lace sitting close to the face - framing and softening in all the right places.
Choose ivory or champagne-toned lace for warmth and authenticity.
This pairing works especially well for gowns with high necklines or intricate lacework, as the veil blends seamlessly into the fabric story.
Styling Tip: Pin your veil underneath a low bun or romantic chignon for a seamless, soft finish.
Minimalist Gown & Sheath Veil
Perfect & Clean Lines
Sheath veils are feather-light, barely-there veils that drape over your face and down the back with no gathering or volume.
They’re perfect for minimalist brides wearing structured dresses - adding movement and softness without distracting from clean lines.
Choose ultra-sheer tulle or fine silk, and look for subtle finishes like raw edges or micro pearls.
Styling Tip: Sheath veils photograph beautifully in natural light. They’re the perfect choice for a modern bride who still wants a traditional ‘veil lift’ moment.
Clean Dresses & Multi-Tiered Veils
Depth, Shape, Beauty
If your dress is simple, your veil can do the talking.
Multi-tiered veils add depth and shape, catching light and air as you move.
They’re perfect for adding volume to the back of a gown or creating that full bridal moment.
Keep the tiers sheer and soft so they don’t feel heavy, and let the veil length vary - fingertip and chapel combinations work beautifully.
Styling Tip: When choosing multiple layers, consider the effect of each one against your dress silhouette and how they will be revealed as you move.
Marrime's Expert Styling Tips
- THINK PROPORTION - Let the shape of your gown inform your veil choice — it’s all about harmony.
- TRY WITH YOUR DRESS - Always try veils with your gown — lighting, layering and volume all affect the final feel.
- CONSIDER THE SETTING - Outdoor weddings suit waltz or fingertip veils that won’t catch, while cathedral lengths shine indoors.
- THINKING ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY - The veil lift, the walk down the aisle, the silhouette from behind — these moments are made iconic by a veil.
- CUSTOMISE WITH CARE - From embroidered initials to pearl scatter, veils can be personalised in the most beautiful ways.
OUR VEIL COLLECTION
As one of the UK's leading bridalwear stores, our veil collection contains a style for every discerning bride in pursuit of bridal perfection.
