At
Right:
A 1920's
Vintage Cap Veil of Silk Tulle wraps the head. A back interest of starched and
stiffened French Lyon lace stands upright in a half crown. Two strands
of opaque celluloid sequins are sewn onto the front at the forehead,
while a full cascade of silk tulle drops from the back in a 15
foot fall.
Say,
Is it appropriate to wear a vintage veil, gloves or
garter during your ceremony?
You bet !
Not
only are vintage materials beautiful, but they are
considered good luck for the Bride.
At Right:
A 1950's Beaded Buckram Coronet
sits tilted slightly at the back of the head. A double
tiered fingertip length Veil falls at the sides and back. Worn over a knife pleated Chantilly
peplum Wedding
Gown. The
bride, Marian Fagnant, on her wedding day in 1952.
Fingertip length
with Elbow length Blusher, circa 1952
The addition of a beautiful vintage headpiece
or veil, opera
length gloves... or an antique beaded bag can dramatically change a
plain dress into a stunning wedding statement. With just a little
searching, the proper vintage accessories can be found!
"A
vintage veil is supposed to bring good luck to the
bride and a borrowed veil even more so..."
At
Right:
A 1920's
Vintage Cap Veil of Silk Tulle wraps the head. A back interest of starched and
stiffened French Lyon lace stands upright in a half crown. Two strands
of opaque celluloid sequins are sewn onto the front at the forehead,
while a full cascade of silk tulle drops from the back in a 15
foot fall.
