Not every bride wants to wear a traditional veil on their wedding day. But there are some amazing veil alternatives that you don't want to miss.
Bridal veils have been a wedding day tradition for centuries. And although they hold meaning to some brides, more and more modern brides are opting out. But that doesn't mean that the idea of a veil has to be thrown out the window. There are some gorgeous, and surprising, veil alternatives that you may have not considered yet. So if you are thinking about ditching the traditional veil on your wedding day, then you don't want to miss this must-see list of 8 Surprising Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Veil.
01. Scarves
Scarves are an irresistible modern alternative to a traditional wedding veil. And they seem to be one of the bridal accessories of the moment! You can get the same dramatic draping effect, but in a timeless and elegant way.
Katherine Tash: Floor Length Silk Scarf
Add some timeless glamour to your wedding day look with this chic silk scarf. Its full floor length design will give you the same dramatic effect of a veil, but in a more elegant and modern way.
Jenny Yoo: Matching Scarf
We love the idea of a scarf as a veil alternative for a less formal wedding day. If you are planning a more laid back celebration, a veil could feel a bit over to top - or too traditional. But a chic matching scarf feels so modern and on trend.
02. Capes
Capes have been growing in popularity for years in bridal fashion. And they are still trending in a big way. These dramatic, fairytale worthy accessories are perfect for the modern bride who is craving a romantic, veil alternative.
Danielle Frankel: Silk Wool Cape
Create your own modern fairytale with this luxe silk wool bridal cape from Danielle Frankel. This will give you the same "unveiling" effect, without an actual veil. And a cape allows you to switch up your style in a more dramatic way from ceremony to reception.
Hera Couture: Sheer Cape
Move over Snow White, there is a new modern princess in town. We are just loving the idea of this sheer hooded cape. It has such a fairytale feel to it, but it is also so modern and couture.
Grace Loves Lace: Modern Cape
Shorter than the other capes on our list, we are just loving the rio cape from Grace Loves Lace. A chic and modern veil alternative that is sure to up-level the sophistication of your bridal style.
03. Headpieces
Bridal headpieces come in many shapes and sizes, and they are another great alternative to a veil. Whether you opt for a romantic floral crown, or a dramatic crystal tiara - a headpiece is a great veil alternative for brides.
Twigs & Honey: Crystal Tiara
If you want to feel like a princess on your wedding day, a tiara can be the perfect wedding veil alternative. This is an easy way to add some drama to your hairstyle, without having to wear an oversized veil.
Etsy: Flower Crown
A classic and romantic flower crown can be another amazing veil alternative. And we especially love this for an intimate garden wedding day for our boho brides out there.
Hera Couture: Pearl Headband
A headband is another amazing hair accessory that is not a veil. It can be a statement piece like this one from Hera Couture with its pearl details, or something more understated and simple.
04. Detachable Trains, Skirts or Sleeves
The detachable bridal trend may be a surprising veil alternative. Brides love this trend because its gives them the ability to switch up their look, without the need for two separate dresses. Adding a detachable train, skirt or sleeves can also give you the same dramatic effect as a veil. Wear for your ceremony, and then ditch them for your reception!
Nicole + Felicia: Removable Skirt
A dramatic, removable skirt can take you from ceremony to reception with ease. And it gives you that dramatic "unveiling" effect without having to wear a traditional veil.
Grace Loves Lace: Tulle Sleeves
These chic tulle sleeves from Grace Loves Lace are one of the most surprising veil alternatives on our list. Because let's be honest, you may not have thought of something like detachable sleeves. But these give such a similar effect that a more traditional veil would give you.
Pnina Tornai: Detachable Train
A detachable train doesn't have to be as dramatic as this stunning organza flower train from Pnina Tornai - but we have to admit, we are loving it.
05. Hats
Hats are the perfect, untraditional veil alternative. And they are sure to make a dramatic entrance that everyone will remember.
Selezza London: Statement Hat
Make a statement with this luxe ruffled tulle wide brimmed bridal hat. The perfect modern alternative to a bridal veil. And an accessory like this is sure to take everyone by surprise.
Wyeth: Western Bride
A traditional veil just won't cut it for our western loving brides out there. But this hat might do it!
06. Jackets
Jackets are another surprising accessory that you can opt-in to if you are opting-out of a traditional veil. A modern bridal jacket can completely transform your wedding day look, and they are an easy way to switch up your style from ceremony to reception.
Unreal Fur: Faux Fur Jacket
If you are getting married in cooler months, we are loving this luxe faux fur jacket. This is such a chic way to add some drama to your winter wedding look - without a veil.
Catherine Deane: Jewel Jacket
Add some glam to your wedding day look with this jewel jacket from Catherine Deane. This is a chic veil alternative to give you some coverage during your ceremony, and then you can decide whether to keep it on or take it off for your reception.
Grace Loves Lace: Tulle Robe
The Jagger robe from Grace Loves Lace is another stunning veil alternative. Most brides remove a veil post-ceremony. But image removing this captivating tulle robe for a more dramatic effect.
07. Topers, Dusteres, Wraps & Overlays
Different from jackets and capes, you can also consider a toper, duster, wrap or overlay as a more modern veil alternative. These give you some elegant coverage and allow you to change up your look from ceremony to reception, but in a more subtle way.
Catherine Deane: Beaded Topper
A beaded topper like this luxe one from Catherine Deane, is a great veil alternative if you are really looking to keep your hairstyle sleek and modern. This adds some drama for your ceremony and then you can remove it for the reception to reveal your gorgeous dress underneath.
Alexandra Grecco: Tulle Overlay
So elegant and understated. We love this illusion tulle overlay as a veil alternative. It is so classic and simple, it could easily pair with so many bridal styles.
08. Bows
Bows are a classic and feminine accessory that can be the perfect veil alternative for you!
Twigs & Honey: Draped Silk Hair Bow
So simple, elegant and timeless. We love how bridal this hair bow feels. But it is so classic and effortless.
Twigs & Honey: Long Bridal Bow
This next bridal bow hair accessory has more of a veil feel to it. Its design is more draped and it has the addition of tulle accenting below it. This gives you the "feel" of a veil, without wearing an actual veil.
By Kathryn Schrotenboer
Katrinagibb22, Bowden