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Veil Edging and Embellishments
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Along with choosing your veil fabric, color, style, or cut, and length, you may also like a decorative element -- a shimmer, edge, or embellishment (sometimes called scatter) to finish the look.
Fabric Finish
You may have noticed that some veils are shimmery. This is a glaze applied by the manufacturer and can range from a soft, subtle shimmer to a flashier effect. If this look appeals to you, most experts recommend going with a subtle shimmer, which creates an elegant veil without overwhelming your gown. The sparkle will be barely noticeable indoors, but will catch the sunlight outdoors and the photographer's flash in pictures. If you are purchasing tulle to make your veil, there are glimmer choices available at retail.
Edging
Finished edges are another option for your veil. Some brides prefer a cut, unfinished edge so as to not divert attention from their face or gown. Others prefer a finished edge for the added elegance or design. Edges can be finished in a variety of ways:
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Pencil edge. This is a very subtle finish, a stitch the same color as the veil to finish off the raw edges.
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Silver or gold edge is similar to the pencil edge in design, but the seamstress uses a metallic thread to match gown detailing or hair accessories.
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Rolled edge (created by folding the edges 1/4" to 1/2" and sewing them with fine-gauge thread) can finish a veil much like the pencil edge but with a bit more definition.
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Embroidered edges range from the simple pencil edge mentioned above to elaborate floral or leaf designs.
Scalloped Wedding Veil
A veil's edge is usually cut straight or on a slight curve. The exception is the scalloped wedding veil, which is cut with a decorative edge. Mantilla veils often have a scalloped edge. Picture the curvy pattern a row of semi-circles makes placed side-by-side, or see photos of scalloped veils currently for sale online:
Rhinestone Edge and Other Edge Finishes
While many finishes are created with thread, others incorporate beads or other embellishments for a decorative look. A popular treatment is the rhinestone-edge veil, where a row of small rhinestones is stitched to the edge. Another stunning edge effect is a scattering of crystals or rhinestones that form a border all the way around the veil (as with the 2-Tier Swarovski Rhinestone and Crystal Veil pictured at left).
You have many options for edging your veil, including ribbon, cord, lace, pearls and crystals. One of our favorite online tiara and veil shops offers your choice of a rhinestone-edge veil or twenty-one other options on most of their short and mid-length wedding veils: plain cut, rolled (in plain, silver or gold), satin cord, soutache (a flat braided edge), three sizes of satin ribbon (1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch), two sizes of satin organza ribbon (3/8 inch, 1 inch), gold or silver lace (choice of 3/16 inch or 1/2 inch), gimp (patterned cord), two scalloped laces, and three other decorative laces.
Scattered Embellishments
Another way to add distinction to your veil is through scatter or embellishments. These are attached -- or "scattered" -- over the veil to enhance the overall effect and complement beading and detailing elsewhere in your bridal ensemble. They can be applied only near the edge (as with the Swarovski rhinestone veil pictured above) or scattered across the entire veil. At one online retailer, you have the option of ordering your veil with one of six borders or 13 different scatter decorations in a variety of pearls, rhinestones, crystals, pearls and sequins.
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