Birdcage veils. So retro and so beautiful; though, they can be tricky to pull off. If you've recently purchase a bridal bird cage veil and are having trouble achieving the right look.. do read on. There are several sizes and shapes to choose from, and several ways to wear them. Here's a tutorial.
When you first try on your bird cage veil, it may look something like this!
Birdcage veils often require bobby pins to be held in position. Try a pin on each side, near the temples.
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| 9" bridal birdcage veil - covers one eye |
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| 9" bridal bird cage veil - covers one eye |
Try moving the comb placement from side to side, forward and backwards on the head. Play around with it, see what works for you!
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| 12" bird cage veil - covers both eyes |
Add a flower or fascinator! And you do not have to place the flower where the veil comb is. Sometimes the flower can even help hold the veil in a flattering position.
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| 18" birdcage blusher - covers the face |
Add some bling! Here at Everything Angelic bridal designs, we can add Swarovski rhinestones, crystals and pearls either scattered, edged or both! No need to be plain Jane if you don't want to.
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| 18" bird cage wedding blusher veil with a Swarovski rhinestone edge |
Here is a birdcage bandeau veil. A bandeau veil attaches on each side as opposed to a single comb attachment on the top. Because of the side attachments, a bandeau will lay flatter across your face. You can place it straight or asymmetrical. Generally, a bandeau is 9" in length.
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| 9" birdcage bandeau veil with a crystal edge |
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| Side view - 9" bridal bandeau with Swarovski crystal edge |
A bandeau will require bobby pins on top - about 2 or 3 as shown. Your hair dresser should be able to help you with this!
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| Bobby pin placement for a bridal bandeau veil |
This is an 8" mini birdcage veil. It has the single comb attachment on top, however it is cut and sewn differently than a standard birdcage and so it lays flat across the face.
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| 8" mini birdcage - covers one eye |
A mini birdcage will require 1 or 2 bobby pins near the temples to be held in place.
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| 8" mini bird cage veil |
Here are some additional tips for wearing a bird cage veil!
If your veil is folded from shipping:
- Non beaded veils can be ironed. Place a pillowcase between the iron and the veil. Use the steam setting, and do not touch the iron to the veil.
- For embellished beaded veils, use shots of steam from your iron or steamer to smooth out any folds. Do not touch the iron to the veil.
If your veil does not fall on your face the way you would like, you can adjust the position of the comb higher, lower, or side to side on your head to achieve the desired look.
Photography on the mini birdcage veil by Stephanie Kupecky
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