Unique Wedding Headpiece Designs

Forbidden fruit is always the most tempting. The history of the wedding veil is an example of this. The purpose of the veil is to conceal the bride from her husband to be, making her more attractive and thrilling. This is part of the basic principles of seduction. A blouse revealing a lacy hint of what lays underneath is more tempting than a topless woman.

Fortunately, wedding designers have put contemporary spins on the centuries-old veil. Women planning on getting married today have their choice of jeweled tiaras, ornate medieval style headpieces, designer veils and simple hair accents.

Select the Style of Headpiece for You

If your dress is extremely detailed you may want to select a simple veil. Antique lace styles are extremely popular combining a delicate and innocent look in classic material. If lace is too traditional or overly intricate consider a simple sheer material with piping or beadwork lining only the edges.

For billowy, full skirts and dresses designed with Cinderella in mind you can’t go wrong accenting your look with a tiara. Nothing brings out a woman’s inner princess like a delicate crown of glittering jewels. Tiara designs start very reasonably priced, under $50 and can exceed thousands. Antique or heirloom tiaras are available but can be difficult to find. Look for local estate sales or shop online for authentic vintage pieces.

Wedding themes incorporating fantasy décor and a Celtic or Renaissance gown aren’t complete without the perfect Medieval headpiece. Ornately detailed and often bejeweled, these wedding designs are created from a fantasy world bringing to mind elves and dwarves and epic adventures.

The ultimate in formality, a full length cathedral veil is the only way to go for the cosmopolitan bride. If your design is sleek designer and brand name elegance, accentuate your dream gown with a floor length sheer veil in rich fabric.

Custom Design Work

There are many websites offering custom made wedding headpieces in all of the above named styles. Small designers are often available to work one on one with you to give you a one of a kind look without blowing your budget. Be sure to begin the design process months in advance to prevent any unforeseen circumstances and allow enough time for alterations if everything isn’t perfect the first time around.

• Medieval Bridal Fashion is a great resource for finding the perfect headpiece for your wedding. Many of the designs showcased here can be customized or redesigned to suit your individual needs. While this site primarily features circlets, tiaras and crowns even the most traditional bride may be surprised at how lovely these will look on her.
• Wedding Veil offers a unique design prompt where you can literally create your ideal style online. With a simple interface this may very well be the ideal tool for a bride needing a basic creation. For more intricate pieces, consider using this site for information and then speaking with a local designer about custom work.
• Wearing a headpiece of some variety, on your wedding day has hundreds of years of history behind it. Research what design will best suit your dress and reflect your personal taste, and then start shopping! For more historical wedding traditions look at Fantasy Wedding Gowns and Planning a Medieval Wedding Menu.

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