What Today's Brides Are Wearing ... On Their Heads

Birdcage wedding veil, Melanie, Los Angeles bride

Bridal fashion constantly changes, and that's true for their headpieces. Most are designed to coordinate beautifully with the level of formality, color, mood, and style of the bride's gown. Here are carying examples I found in the exceptional Real Life Weddings posted on one of our favorite wedding and event blogs, 100 Layer Cake. Click on each image for more photographs and information about each wedding.

Diamonte headband made from vintage necklace, Michelle, Provence, France bride

Floral head crown, Britt, California bride

Tessa Kim custom designed headband, Mackenzie, Portland bride Jeweled headpiece and traditional Pakistani veil, Adeeba, Cherry Hill, New Jersey bride

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DIY Wedding Project: Make Your Own Bridal Veil

Materials

Fabric Tulle

Beads/Gems

Comb

Feathers

White Thread, Sewing Needle

Fabric Glue (that dries clear)

Cost

$20 for one veil

A friend named Nicole discovered while planning her September 2008 wedding in Sonoma, that pretty veils, clips, and combs can be more expensive than you expect. She loves making jewelry for friends so decided she was up for the challenge of creating her own veil. And she was nice enough to let Jillian of the popular wedding blog 100 Layer Cake come over one Sunday to watch her recreate her veil for those of you considering a project like this.

How To, from Nicole:

First, I have to preface by saying there is no right or wrong way to do this project. It’s all about your preference how long or short you want to make your veil.

Step 1: Gather the materials and lay them out. You’ll want to cut the tulle in a few different sizes. This way you can play to see what combinations you like best.

Step 2: Once you have the combination you like, gather the tulle in a bunch on the comb so you can stitch the two parts together. Make sure it’s stitched tight. Play with the tulle to make sure it’s falling nicely across your face.

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Fascinating Fascinators: Bride's Head Revisited

The royal wedding of Catherine Middleton to Prince William delivered endless opportunities for scrutiny and discussion, but the bridal attire stole the show. Middleton's dress was a coup for designer Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, and her tiara and veil got nearly as much attention. In fact, Middleton's known penchant for magnificent millinery inspired a fervor for fascinators, and few female guests dared attend the ceremony without a noteworthy topper.

(Princess Catherine on her wedding day. Photo: Flickr)

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