VEIL

A veil is a light transparent covering of tulle, lace or chiffon that traditionally covers the head and face of the bride. The veil is one of the oldest and most symbolic wedding attributes: historically it was meant to protect the bride from evil forces and to symbolise chastity, modesty and the passage into a new status. The rite of lifting the veil for the groom has a deep symbolic meaning. The veil comes in various lengths — from short to a dramatic train several metres long — and various trimmings. Today it remains the chief romantic accent of the bridal look. A veil is a transparent bridal covering, in which the ancient symbolism of protection, chastity and the passage into a new status combines with the role of the chief romantic accent of the bridal look, remaining one of the most emotional and traditional attributes of a wedding.