Veil, Headpiece Glossary
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Headpieces
Bun Wrap: A small headpiece that is designed
to fit around a small bun of hair on top of head.
Crown: A headpiece that is worn on the top of
the head like a bun wrap, but larger. Holds more
bun or curls.
HeadBand: A headpiece that frames the face and
is designed to hold hair back. Works well for hair
style that stays all down.
Tiara: A headpiece that is worn on the top of the
head like a crown but usually smaller Like a
crown it wraps around more hair and curls.
Veil on Comb: A headpiece that is attached
anywhere on the head by a comb, decorated or plain,
attached under a bun or top curls with a tiara or
crown on the top of head.
Pretty Idea: Veiling on a plain comb attached at
bottom of pretty curls on top of head with a
decorated rhinestone or pearl hair pin or small
fresh flowers in hair curls.
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Veil Tiers:
Blusher: A single layer of veiling
worn over the face.
Single Tier: A veil of one layer,which
may be any length, including
the cathdral 106 inches long.
Double Tier: A veil of two layers, usually
of different lengths. The top
layer may be used as a blusher.
Triple Tier: A veil of three layers, usually
of differnt lengths. The top
layer may be used as a blusher.
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Veil Trim Edgings:
Plain: The edges of the veiling are left unfinished.
This is suggested when gown is already very detailed
with beaded work.
Pencil: The edges are rolled with a tiny finished
edge with sewing thread. Works well with most Gowns.
Pearl: The edges of the veiling are trimmed with
small pearls. Works best with a gown that has just a
small amount of pearl work on it or needs a little
more over all snap ) Usually for a single or at the
most a double tier.
Ribbon: The edges of the veiling are trimmed with
ribbon. Ribbon comes in several widths. This trim
compliments most gowns no matter which width you
choose.
Satin Rattail: The edges of the veiling are trimmed
with satin piping of cording material. Adds a thick
luster look. Very beautiful!
Rhinestone: The edges of the veiling are trimmed with
a small chain of rhinestones. Makes an elegantly
simple gown look and feel extravegent.
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Veil Length:
Blusher: Single piece of Veil, 30 to 45 inches,
designed to go over the head.
Shoulder (A): A short veil that reaches the shoulders.
The length is 22 to 24 inches.
Elbow (B): A short veil that falls near the elbow.
The length is approximately 29 inches.
FingerTip: A longer veil reaching to the fingertips.
Length is about 42 inches.
Semi Waltz: A long veil that reaches about 10 inches
below the fingertips, around 52 inches.
Chapel: A long veil that reaches about to the
gown's hem length. Around 88 inches long.
Cathedral: A Very long veil that extends18
to 20 inches past the gown hem length. Its
length is around 106 inches! Commonly
used for a train look. Usually with
a blusher only. But can be on a
comb seperate with any veil
lengths. It is usually
removed for the
reception.